Organic Integrity in the Supply Chain:
Video for Certified Organic Handlers
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic
Program (NOP) protects the integrity of USDA organic products throughout the
world, so consumers can trust the organic label. The size and complexity of
organic trade has grown over time, and many U.S. businesses rely on imports to
create the organic products that consumers want. As the organic market grows,
many growers, processors, and handlers are working within multi-business supply
chains, often across borders.
The global organic
control system includes strict standards; certifier accreditation; farm and
business certification; and enforcement. Within this system, organic
handlers play a vital role in protecting the integrity of organic products from
farm to market in complex supply chains.
The NOP has published a short video to review the
responsibilities of organic handlers in verifying that organic imports comply
with U.S. standards. The video also reviews the role of certifiers in
overseeing imports and enforcing the standards.
This video is an educational resource for people who work
with organic imported products that involve long and complex supply chains. In
May, the NOP will host webinars for both organic handlers and
certifiers to review the requirements in greater depth. Look for dates, times,
and access instructions for these webinars later this month.
Click image below to access video on YouTube.
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