Organic Integrity from Farm to Table Consumers Trust the Organic Label
Announcement
July 10, 2015
The Agricultural Marketing Service is pleased to provide more information about the new U.S.-Swiss equivalency agreement that took effect today.
Support for U.S.-Swiss Organic Trade Arrangement
As announced yesterday, the United States has signed an organic equivalency arrangement with Switzerland. Beginning today, July 10, organic products certified in the United States or Switzerland may be sold as organic in either country. Representatives from the U.S. organic industry applaud this partnership of two significant organic markets, citing opportunities to strengthen organic trade and benefit the growing organic community.
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) facilitates the competitive and efficient marketing of agricultural products. Through its National Organic Program, AMS facilitates trade and ensures the integrity of organic agricultural products by consistently implementing organic standards and enforcing compliance with the regulations throughout the world. Learn more.
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