Monday, July 2, 2007

Organic Manufacturers Want to Add Nonorganics to Products

"USDA gave interim approval Friday to a proposal that would allow 38 nonorganic ingredients to be used in foods that carry the "USDA Organic" seal, and added 60 extra days for public comment.

Organic food manufacturers pushed for the change, saying that the included ingredients are minor ingredients in their products and difficult to find in organic form. Many consumers, however, have complained that the measure would defeat the purpose of labeling food as organic."

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Now, I wonder which companies wanted that..? Could it be companies associated with the OTA?