The global organic market is now almost $90 billion annually, with the U.S. organic market alone accounting for $50 billion. Fraud is a huge threat to the organic market, and cannot be tolerated. In this session participants will learn about actions being taken at the local, national, and global level to prevent organic fraud. Panelists will discuss compliance monitoring; improving import oversight, certification and inspection protocols; and solidifying specific sections of the USDA organic regulations to protect organic integrity and bolster trust in the USDA Organic label. Participants will also learn what to do when they detect fraud, and how to file an actionable complaint to USDA’s National Organic Program.
Track and Session Info
Track:
Organics, Policy
Session:
B | 10:30 am
Date and Location
Day:
Thursday
Date:
10/02/19
Presenter(s):
Laura Batcha
Title:
Laura Batcha
Presenter Affiliation:
Organic Trade Association
Natalie Krout-Greenberg
Title:
Natalie Krout-Greenberg
Presenter Affiliation:
California Department of Food & Agriculture
Jenny Tucker
Title:
Jenny Tucker
Presenter Affiliation:
National Organic Program
