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ORGANIZATION NAME AND CONTACT INFO:
Global Organic Alliance (GOA)
P.O. Box 530
3185 Township Road 179
Bellefontaine, OH
43311-0530
Phone: 937-593-1232
Fax: 937-593-9507
URL: www.goa-online.org
Email Contact: globalorganicalliance@hughes.net
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ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
HISTORY
Global Organic Alliance (GOA) has been certifying organic products according to its own standards since 1997. The USDA National Organic Program was implemented October 21, 2002. GOA's organic program must now certify that food products follow USDA's National Organic Program.
FUNDING
GOA supports its organic program from certification fees.
STRUCTURE
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) accredits all organic certifiers. Changes made to the National Organic Program and its standards are made through the USDA. Changes to the GOA organic program (not including standards) receive final approval from the Board of Directors.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Fred Bretlinger – Bretlinger and Brandt (Accounting Firm)
John Bayles – Alishan Pty Ltd
Jan Dawson – Organic Grower
Tanya Russ – Organic Grower for Punta Gorda
Michael Wallace – Computer Programmer
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