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Sign of the times. (goodnews).(labeling of organic foods)(Brief Article)
Any day now, shoppers are likely to notice a new symbol on their organic groceries. Although final regulations were approved in October 1992, manufacturers have been slow to take advantage of the new organic seal.
Products have to be certified by private or government agencies to be labeled as organic. After a farm files a plan to become organically certified, an agency accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reviews the plan and completes an annual onsite evaluation.
There are three categories of organic foods:
* Products that contain 100 ...
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