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British Salmon Loses Organic Status After Soil Association Review

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The Soil Association has withdrawn organic status from British salmon after a two-year review.

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Charity leaders cited negligible progress in animal welfare and environmental outcomes over 20 years.

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Rising sea temperatures and jellyfish blooms added new welfare challenges that current standards could not resolve.

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Processors will be given time to update packaging, meaning organic labels will phase out gradually.

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