What makes food sold in most Nepali stores ‘organic’? The label
Summary
Much of the food labelled as 'organic' in Kathmandu stores is unverified, with fraudulent labeling common due to regulatory gaps and high certification costs for small farmers.
Key Points
- Much of the so-called organic food sold in Kathmandu lacks verified origin or certification.
- Consumers often trust product labels without demanding proof of authenticity.
- Certification costs and bureaucratic hurdles prevent small farmers from obtaining organic certification.
- The government lacks integrated testing facilities, and agencies rely on expensive private labs for verification.
