'Organic' Food Label Rules Tightened as USDA Closes Loopholes

By Laura Reiley / The Washington Post - Reader Supported News / Jan. 20, 2023 The Agriculture Department announced new guidelines for products labeled “organic,” a term that has been increasingly abused as shoppers have sought healthier, environmentally friendly food. The USDA has a strict definition of “certified organic,” allowing the label to be used…

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