Korea to remain open to U.S. organic products through 2012

摘要

The Organic Trade Association last week hailed a decision by the Korean Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MIFAFF) to extend its current organic labeling regulations for imports until Dec. 31, 2012, allowing continued access to U.S. organic food exports. "This is wonderful news, particularly given the current economic climate," Christine Bushway, OTA executive director and CEO, says in an Aug. 31 news release. "With this extension, the U.S. organic sector can expect uninterrupted trade with Korea equaling about $55 million in U.S. organic exports to Korea per year. Equally important, this extended time frame gives the V.S. organic industry the confidence to expand its product lines and sales strategies for the first time since 2008."