Over the past 10 years, consumer demand for organic food has increased dramatically. NCA research reports that 42% of consumers are interested in organic coffee—up from 18% in 2013.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) enacted the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Final Rule to protect this growing sector, and if you are selling or handling organic coffee, you need to be compliant with the Rule. We’re making it easier.
We’ve condensed the sprawling, 80-page SOE Rule into an easy-to-understand, coffee-specific guide to help you mitigate your supply chain risk and disruptions.
Within the SOE Guide, we discuss:
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What does the Rule generally require and to whom does the Rule apply?
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Why did USDA enact the Rule and why does the Rule matter?
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Key changes to organic regulation
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Adverse action (i.e., noncompliance) repercussions
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Potential supply-chain disruptions
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Methods to mitigate supply-chain disruptions
As a member, you get exclusive access to the SOE Guide, along with a growing suite of tools that offer expert, affordable guidance for navigating and complying with complex, ever-changing regulations impacting coffee. Not an NCA member? Join today!