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Sep. 22, 2016

When it comes to 'organic' mislabeling, it's a state law matter

The California Supreme Court recently found a distinction between a claim for a food product which is intentionally mislabeled and one that relates to certifying food production as organic. By Daniel J. Herling

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By Daniel J. Herling

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Much ink, time and money has been spent both in California courts and in commentary on lawsuits brought regarding the use of the terms "all natural," "100% natural" and "natural." The types of consumer products that are the target of such lawsuits include dietary supplements, cosmetics, clothing and apparel and cleaning products. By far, however, food and beverage pro...

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