Organic Trade Association sues USDA
OTA says that the US Department of Agriculture unlawfully delayed the implementation of the new standards for organic livestock, standards that were developed by the industry in accordance with the processes established by the Congress.
In addition, OTA considers that the USDA abused the agency's discretion by ignoring the overwhelming public record established in support of these organic standards.
“We are standing up on behalf of the entire organic sector to protect organic integrity, advance animal welfare, and demand the government keep up with the industry and the consumer in setting organic standards,” said Laura Batcha, Executive Director and CEO of the Organic Trade Association.
Furthermore, the agency says that the Regulatory freeze order which was issued to federal agencies on January 20, 2017, by the Trump Administration, should not apply to organic standards "because they are voluntary and are required only of those farms and businesses that opt in to be certified organic."
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