Ecocert Acquires U.S. Organic Certifier
France-based organic certifier Ecocert has acquired Indiana Certified Organic.
France-based organic certifier Ecocert has acquired Indiana Certified Organic, an organic-certification agency that operates across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Ecocert says that the acquisition is part of its strategy to develop its North American business by partnering with local certification bodies. According to the companies, Indiana Certified Organic was one of the first bodies to be accredited by the U.S. National Organic Program. The acquisition brings an additional 300 U.S. clients to Ecocert.
Senate Committee has released the text of 2024 Farm Bill, with changes to hemp regulations
November 19th 2024The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry has introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which will serve as the Senate’s draft for the 2024 Farm Bill.
NPA’s lawsuit against FDA on NMN stayed pending agency’s decision on citizen petition
November 6th 2024The court has granted a joint motion for stay filed by NPA and FDA, pending the agency's decision on the citizen petition asking FDA to reverse its stance on NMN's status as a dietary ingredient.
