The Irish Organic Farmers & Growers Association (IOFGA) is calling for the
ban on organic pork products to be lifted immediately. The problem of
contaminated feed relates to conventional pig production and does not
involve organic producers. Feed used by organic producers must be certified
organic and the type of feed which is the cause of the problem is not
permitted under organic regulations. These regulations are strictly
monitored and enforced by Irish certification bodies to provide maximum
public confidence in certified organic produce bearing an approved organic
label. IOA considers it unfair that a blanket ban has been extended to
include the organic sector which is not the cause of the problem.
The Irish Organic Association (IOFGA) is the largest
organic certification organisation in Ireland representing approx 1,000
farmers, growers and processors. It is responsible for certifying the
organic provenance of its members’ produce and the IOA symbol indicates
that a product has met the highest standard of organic integrity. IOA also
works to inform the public about the benefits or organic food and to support
the development of organic food production in Ireland.
For further information contact:
Dominic Leonard + 353 (0)87 969 4070
Issued by:
John O’Neill+ 353 (0) 612 5989
