Building Trust in USDA Certified Organic: Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE)

Fresh Take

Can you trust what’s on your plate? In this episode of Fresh Take, we explore the critical role of maintaining integrity in USDA-certified organic products. We're joined by Orsi Dézsi, Executive Director and CEO of OMRI, who shares insights on how OMRI ensures organic inputs meet stringent standards and fortifies consumer trust in the organic label. Discover OMRI’s journey to listing 10,000 certified products and its pivotal role in guiding organic operations.
We also dive into the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule, designed to strengthens oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic products. Orsi discusses SOE’s impact on OMRI, particularly in processing aids now requiring organic certification, and highlights how USDA organic standards stand out among food labels.
Tune in and stay informed on the latest in organic certification and enforcement!

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1. Building Trust in USDA Certified Organic: Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) (00:00:00)

2. Building Trust in Organic Enforcement (00:00:03)

3. Strengthening Integrity in Organic Certification (00:07:12)

4. Ensuring Organic Integrity in Supply Chains (00:15:10)

5. Ensuring Integrity in Organic Certification (00:21:04)

6. Supporting Florida Organic Growers (00:33:14)