Agreement allows certified organic products to be sold as organic in either market.

Farm Progress
Date: Jun 05, 2020

A new organic equivalence arrangement between Taiwan and the United States becomes effective May 30, 2020, allowing organic products certified in the United States or Taiwan to be sold as organic in either market.

The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States signed and exchanged letters on behalf of the United States and Taiwan on June 4.

The arrangement covers products certified to USDA organic regulations or Taiwan organic regulations that are grown or produced in the United States or Taiwan; or have their final processing or packaging in the United States or Taiwan.

“This equivalence arrangement streamlines trade in certified organic goods with Taiwan, a key international partner in the organic market sector,” said Under Secretary Greg Ibach. “This arrangement protects and increases access for American organic farmers, ranchers, and businesses to the fifth largest U.S. export market for USDA certified organic products.”    [FULL  STORY]