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- The Soil Association bans nano ingredients
- * UNITED KINGDOM: In what is thought to be the first-ever regulation of nanotechnology, a British organic certifier will prohibit the inclusion of manufactured nanoparticles in products. The new ban was put in place by the Soil Association, the UK's largest certifier of organic products. The ban took effect...
- Research articles 2008-02-01
- Soil Association first to ban nanoparticles
- As of January 2008, the U.K.'s Soil Association has banned the use of man-made nanomaterials from all Soil Association certified organic products. This applies particularly to health and beauty products, but also to food and textiles. An association news release stated that, "Ahead of the Government, we are the first...
- Research articles 2008-01-01
- The Soil Association should focus the spotlight on UK organic growers before it starts to point the finger at the developing world, says Jo Crawshaw, consultant for Africa practice
- Some environmentalists have accused the Soil Association of backing down in its airfreight consultation by not imposing an outright ban. However, many of us argued more red tope and stricter standards for formers in the developing world would be exceptionally costly for communities that had already fought hard to build...
- Research articles 2007-11-03
- Well-meaning but heavy-handed tactics from the Soil Association
- Oh dear. The Soil Association was just trying to do its bit to tackle climate change, but has ended up causing a bit of stir instead. After four months of deliberation, it has decided to ban air-freighted food from displaying its organic logo--unless farmers can meet stringent new ethical...
- Research articles 2007-10-27
- Chesswood has been expanding its range of vegetarian conned convenience food and building on the popularity of organic food with its range now certified 100% organic by the Soil Association
- Chesswood has been expanding its range of vegetarian conned convenience food and building on the popularity of organic food with its range now certified 100% organic by the Soil Association. Its organic vegetable meals contain less than 5% fat and include chunky chilli, spicy curries and a winter warmer hotpot....
- Research articles 2007-09-08
- The Soil Association does great work but sticking its oar into air miles will muddy its position
- The Soil Association is in a right old muddle over food miles. The UK's largest and most recognisable trademark for organic produce has sent out a consultative document this week proposing that organic products that ore air-freighted into this country are banned from using the symbol, even if they meet...
- Research articles 2007-06-02
- Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will be one of the judges handing out more than 50 awards to producers of top quality organic food at the Soil Association Organic Food Awards, which takes place 1 September
- Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will be one of the judges handing out more than 50 awards to producers of top quality organic food at the Soil Association Organic Food Awards, which takes place 1 September. Highland Spring Natural Mineral Water is this year's main sponsor of the awards, which will...
- Research articles 2006-06-17
- Soil Association takes on air-freight carbon footprint
- Air-freighted organic foods might soon have to meet fair trade standards to keep a Soil Association organic label, according to the U.K.-based certifier. The proposed standards changes, released in October, rose from a summit in July, where about 100 reprAir-freighted organic foods might soon have to meet fair trade standards...
- Research articles 2007-12-01
- UKEN Corporate News - Soil Association.
- The Soil Association has launched an initiative to minimise the use of plastics on farms by encouraging greater recycling. It also wants to increase the amount of good quality organic compost in circulation, to strengthen local waste minimisation networks and to encourage the safe disposal of...
- Research articles 2004-03-01
- Fury as UK farmers eye Fairtrade logo; Soil Association argues for
- PLANS to allow British farmers and food producers to apply for "fair trade" status could destroy customer confidence and undermine two decades of work to help growers in the third world, Scottish campaigners have claimed. The proposal, now under consideration by the Fairtrade Foundation, is splitting the...
- Research articles 2003-03-30
- Soil association support gives a big lift to show's organics sector
- The organic sector of IFE looks set to be the biggest yet, reflecting the increasing demand for organic produce in the marketplace. Reflecting the rise of the industry, the Soil Association will, for the first time, bring a dedicated pavilion to the show, with certified organic companies on show....
- Research articles 2003-03-08
- Soil Association establishes new standards
- * THE UNITED KINGDOM: The Soil Association Certification Ltd., Bristol, has introduced new standards for all types of beauty products, such as face creams and shampoos. Previously, the standards only applied to select items such as lip balm and bath oils. Products that carry the Soil Association label must be...
- Research articles 2002-06-01
- Scots producers link for their own organic label; Soil Association criticises breakaway scheme as `unhelpful'
- Scotland is to get a new label to flag up home-grown organic produce, The Grocer has learned. In what may be interpreted as a challenge to the Soil Association, several hundred farmers and producers have joined forces to create their own mark. `Organic Scotland' has the backing of...
- Research articles 2002-05-25
- Soil Association bans nanomaterials in organic beauty products.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
- The Soil Association in the UK has become the first body globally to ban the use of manmade nanoparticles from all the organic beauty products certified by the organisation. The Soil Association in the UK has become the first body globally to ban the...
- Research articles 2008-01-25
- UK organic sector divided over poultry standards.(Soil Association on poultry industry)
- Senior members of the UK's Soil Association are threatening to break ranks with the organisation over its rules for organic egg and broiler production. The critics claim it is failing to meet the standards to which it should aspire, and more seriousl Senior members of the...
- Research articles 2006-01-13
- Degradable packaging moves up the agenda.(packaging equipment)(Brief Article)
- In April 2002 the Soil Association linked with Symphony Environmental to offer its growers and farmers the opportunity of purchasing totally degradable fresh produce bags. Since its introduction the product line has proved so successful with regional In April 2002 the Soil Association linked with Symphony...
- Research articles 2003-10-01
- Organic businesses win Soil Association awards.(news)(Riverford Organic Farm and the Milk Suppliers' Co-operative)(Brief Article)
- An organic entrepreneur from Devon and a high-profile dairy co-operative group based in Somerset have picked up this year's Soil Association Organic Industry Awards. An organic entrepreneur from Devon and a high-profile dairy co-operative group based in Somerset have picked up this year's ...
- Research articles 2003-05-01
- England says no to GMO. (The Rumor Mill).(genetically modified organic foods)(Brief Article)
- A report issued in the United Kingdom asserts that there has been a negative economic impact of genetically modified crops in North America. The study was undertaken by the Soil Association, Britain's leading organic organization. The report asserts A report issued in the United Kingdom...
- Research articles 2002-10-01
- Organic Dairy Conference in March.(News)(Soil Association)(Brief Article)
- The Soil Association, in conjunction with Tetra Pak, is to hold a one-day conference about Organic Dairy production at the National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, on Tuesday, March 12, 2002. The Soil Association, in conjunction with Tetra Pak, is to hold a ...
- Research articles 2002-01-01
- Clipper win organic award. (News & Installations).
- Clipper have won the 'Consumer Education Award' in the first ever Soil Association Organic Business Awards in partnership with Organex and sponsored by Tetra Pak and Organic Business. The judging panel at the Soil Association were particularly impres Clipper have won the 'Consumer Education Award' in...
- Research articles 2001-10-01
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