U.S. and Japan Expand
Organic Trade Opportunities
Livestock Added to Arrangement
Effective July 16, 2020, the U.S.-Japan organic trade arrangement adds
livestock to
the list of products that may certified to either country’s organic
standards for sale as organic in both markets.
“Opening new markets for
America’s organic farmers and ranchers continues to be a priority for
USDA,” said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Marketing and
Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Greg Ibach. “Japan is already one of
the top export markets for U.S. organic products. This agreement opens
additional opportunities for everyone involved in the international supply
chain for livestock, from farm to table.”
“Japan is a key international
partner in the organic market sector,” said U.S. Trade Representative Chief
Agricultural Negotiator Gregg Doud. “This expanded arrangement protects and
increases access for American organic farmers, ranchers, and businesses to
the third largest U.S. organic export market.”
Equivalency arrangements reduce
required certification costs, fees, inspections and paperwork for American
organic farmers, ranchers, and businesses across the supply chain.
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