Jackson Wrote:
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> I'd like to know how the USDA certifies this stuff as Organic.

In effect, the USDA farms out "Organic" certification for products produced in other countries (to be sold in the USA) to 3rd parties. The situation is so ridiculous that there is now "USDA Organic" honey being sold in the US, even though there are NO "Organic" honey standards published by the USDA, and NO honey produced in the USA is certified "Organic" by the USDA since the USDA has not published any standard.

Quote:

USDA
Aquaculture, Honey, Mushrooms, and Pet Food

The National Organic Program is in the process of developing practice standards in these areas. Specific labeling guidance will be detailed after these standards are implemented. Honey, mushrooms, and pet food may be certified to the current production and handling standards.

[www.ams.usda.gov]

Here is an article on grain imported as "Organic" but with fraudulent certification:
[www.cornucopia.org]