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Bill Aims to Protect U.S. Organic Industry from Fraudulent Imports
USAgNet - 05/24/2018

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has introduced legislation that would combat imports of fraudulent organic products that she claims undercuts American farmers. As part of the measure, called the Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act, all organic products admitted at ports of entry would be checked to make sure they meet National Organic Program standards.

The Wisconsin Democrat says her proposal is in response to media reports and recommendations from the USDA's inspector general.

"Our farmers work extremely hard to make sure their products meet the strict requirements of the USDA organic standard, and we must make sure that all organic products sold in the U.S. meet those same rigorous standards," Baldwin said. "This reform is about leveling the playing field to help American farmers and standing up for American consumers to ensure they are getting the high quality, organic food products they expect."

Suppers of the bill say it addresses the threat that fraudulent imported organic products pose to U.S. farmers and consumers and ensures that farmers importing products must abide by robust organic production standards, just like domestic organic farmers.

Abby Youngblood of the National Organic Coalition says the additional authorities and resources to crack down on fraudulent organic imports is critical, especially for those who are being harmed by such imports.


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