UK: FSA stands firm on organic nutrition claims

By: just-food.com | 7 August 2009

The UK food watchdog has launched a fierce defence against criticism over its claim last week that organic food gives consumers no extra health benefits.

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The UK food watchdog has launched a fierce defence against criticism over its claim last week that organic food gives consumers no extra health benefits.

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