date:Jun 05, 2012
A new US-EU equivalency partnership eliminates a requirement that companies wanting to trade organic products had to obtain separate certifications to two standards, according to USDA. The old system created a double set of fees, inspections and paperwork. The partnership covers only products exported from and certified in the US or the EU. An organic import certificate must accompany all products traded under the agreement, USDA said. The certificate must show the production location, identify