The limits of organic: the expansion of the economic market and imports

The limits of organic: the expansion of the economic market and imports

The labeling of organic products has limits. On the one hand, the certification issued by French controllers is not always up to the requirements. For Patrick HERMAN, organic farmer, and author of "La bio, entre business et projet de société", organic certification has become a simple marketing tool for consumers. On the other hand, about 30% of organic products sold in France come from imports, according to 2012 figures. But the producer countries, outside the European Union, have their own specifications, which are often less demanding and provide less guarantee than European regulations.

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File : Behind the organic label

Publication date : 21 February 2013