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One False Move: The History Of Organic Agriculture And Consequences Of Non-Compliance With The Governing Laws And Regulations, Sara N. Pasquinelli
One False Move: The History Of Organic Agriculture And Consequences Of Non-Compliance With The Governing Laws And Regulations, Sara N. Pasquinelli
Golden Gate University Environmental Law Journal
This Article provides an overview of the types of factors that may lead to the decertification of organic products, and the current regulatory scheme to evaluate and adjudicate potential violations. The underlying rationale for the enforcement of the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 may lie in protection of the integrity of the product, as well as protection of the environmental system that is integral to its production. However, the risk factors for transitioning the U.S. food economy to a larger market share in order for organic food to reach a broader population could be an unintended disincentive. Part II …