USDA Guidance Clarifies “Made With Organic” Labeling Expectations
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued draft guidance Jan. 13 to clarify its labeling policy for organic-containing products certified to National Organic Program standards.
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