US, South Korea Harmonize Organic Product Certifications, Says USTR
The U.S. and South Korea harmonized effective July 1 labeling regimes for organic processed products certified in both countries, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said. The equivalency agreement is intended to foster greater market opportunities in South…
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Korea for U.S. organic farmers, processors, and businesses, by eliminating the need for two sets of fees, inspections, and paperwork, along with other barriers, said USTR. The agreement covers organic condiments, cereal, baby food, frozen meals, milk, and other processed products, USTR said. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the South Korean National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service will likely lead oversight on the agreement, the agency added.