Taking action to defend the organic seal and organic standards, the Organic Trade Association has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture over its failure to put into effect new organic livestock 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. The suit alleges the U.S. Department of Agriculture violated…
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