Organic and anti-GM groups have welcomed today’s ‘unequivocal’ ruling by the European Court of Justice that a series of controversial new plant breeding techniques do fall under the scope of EU legislation on genetically modified organisms.
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Breaking NewsECJ rules that controversial breeding techniques count as GMOs
Organic and anti-GM groups have welcomed today’s ‘unequivocal’ ruling by the European Court of Justice that a series of controversial new plant breeding techniques do fall under the scope of EU legislation on genetically modified organisms.
Campaigns and NGOsGlobal contest launched to find world’s best agroecology policies
A global contest to find world’s best agroecology policies has been jointly launched by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Future Council (WFC) and IFOAM – Organics International was launched last week at the 2nd International Symposium on Agroecology, held in Rome (6 April 2018).
EuropeBotanicals regulation has become ‘legal disaster area’, expert claims
There has been a sharp rise in the number of health and nutrition professionals who believe that EU regulation of natural health products are stifling innovation and investment and harming consumers’ interests.
EuropeThink different: Glyphosate ban could lead to creative cooperation among farmers
UK organic certifier Organic Farmers & Growers has restated its view that a ban by the European Commission on the use of the herbicide glyphosate would not damage farming.
Food and DrinkTrade group sues USDA as fears grow Trump administration wants to kill vital organic rule
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is suing the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) amid growing fears that the Trump administration wants to kill a vital new organic rule.
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CAP must have bolder Green ambitions, says organic group
Europe’s lead organic group says that reform of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must have much bolder Green ambitions.
Global contest launched to find world’s best agroecology policies
A global contest to find world’s best agroecology policies has been jointly launched by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Future Council (WFC) and IFOAM – Organics International was launched last week at the 2nd International Symposium on Agroecology, held in Rome (6 April 2018).
UK organic sector warns of Brexit ‘worst case scenario’
Britain’s biggest organic certifier says it is preparing contingencies for a Brexit “worst-case scenario” in which the UK organic could be shut out of its biggest export market.
Botanicals regulation has become ‘legal disaster area’, expert claims
There has been a sharp rise in the number of health and nutrition professionals who believe that EU regulation of natural health products are stifling innovation and investment and harming consumers’ interests.
Organic Cities Europe Network formally launched in Paris
Earlier this month eight cities, along with a number of influential agro-ecological organizations, formally signed an agreement in Paris to launch a major new food and initiative, the Organic Cities Europe
Industry groups step up call for harmonized EU approach on probiotics
Leading European trade groups are stepping up the pressure on the European Commission to formally recognize the probiotics category.
Think different: Glyphosate ban could lead to creative cooperation among farmers
UK organic certifier Organic Farmers & Growers has restated its view that a ban by the European Commission on the use of the herbicide glyphosate would not damage farming.
COSMOS revises Standard to reflect new palm oil requirements
The COSMOS international natural and organic beauty standard is being revised to reflect new requirements on the use of palm oil and palm kernel oil.
Trade group sues USDA as fears grow Trump administration wants to kill vital organic rule
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is suing the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) amid growing fears that the Trump administration wants to kill a vital new organic rule.
Monsanto vows to fight California’s landmark Prop 65 cancer designation
Monsanto vows to fight California’s Pro 65 cancer designation
Brands call for end to ‘misinformation’ about NZ Natural Health Bill
A group of New Zealand-based manufacturers say they are frustrated with the amount of “misinformation” circulating about the country’s Natural Health Products Bill.
EU bodies agree draft of new Organic Regulation – but major concerns remain
New EU rules intended to encourage more farmers to grow organic, tighten controls and boost consumer trust in organic food were informally agreed on Wednesday (29 June) by negotiators at the European Parliament and European Council.
African tea growers warn UK supermarket about its ‘disempowering’ fair trade model
The UK’s Fairtrade Foundation (part of Fairtrade International) has announced that it will not be involved in the new pilot fair trade scheme being launched by the supermarket Sainsbury’s.
NPA asks Congress to support access to vitamins for low-Income families
US trade group the Natural Products Association (NPA) has commended the US House of Representatives for urging the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to investigate expanding access to vitamins for low-income mothers and children.
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