OCA Orders Organic “Cheaters,” Standard Setters To “Cease And Desist”
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The Organic Consumers Association has sent letters with ultimatums to companies it characterizes as "organic cheaters" - and to the organic standard designers that enable them - demanding remedial action by Sept. 1 to avoid legal measures
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