60 percent of 'organic' food in stores not genuine: foundation

Some 60 percent of the food sold in Taiwan's retail shops or supermarkets as organic is not genuine, the non-profit Consumers' Foundation reported Tuesday.

Speaking at a news conference, Consumers' Foundation Chairman Hsieh Tian-jen said although regulations were introduced Aug. 1 to fine suppliers of organic farm produce NT$60,000 (US$1,829) to NT$300,000 for inadequate labeling, a random investigation by the foundation found the problem still exists.