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Sing Fefur teas and their organic certification and labelling claim

December 2, 2020 Charmaine Organic 2 comments

TOPIC (Testing of Products Initiated by Consumers) is a consumer-led organisation that investigates label claims. Occasionally we are sent certifications around label claims that are alleged to be fraudulent and require further investigation. Recently we

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Naturally Organic logo

Naturally Organic: a supporter initiated investigation

October 12, 2020 Charmaine Organic, Pesticides & Herbicides 4 comments

TOPIC SA Supporter, Organic Zone, asked us to look into one of their suppliers, Naturally Organic, as a customer had found some blue material on their organic lettuce that did not appear to be of organic origin.

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Woolworths Organic Spinach Withdrawn after TOPIC Investigation

September 26, 2018 admin Organic, Pesticides & Herbicides 6 comments

Woolworths organic vegetables under the spotlight TOPIC (Testing of Products Initiated by Consumers) is a consumer-led organisation funded by consumers and retailers that are committed to transparency. We use laboratory testing, farm and factory visits

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Organic claim taped over

Wakaberry “Organic” Frozen Yoghurt

March 17, 2015 admin Organic, Uncategorized 4 comments

TOPIC, the new consumer-led watchdog formed to look into product labelling claims, has had success with their first investigation and Wakaberry frozen yoghurt has changed their labelling as a result of TOPIC’s enquiries. However, while

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