date:Mar 20, 2013
of ingredient certifiers, who are eager to satisfy any concerns they may have. Since all of the major agencies certify both ingredients and finished products, this creates a network of interagency oversight.
Fifth, concentration of market power in the hands of a few large certifiers makes it easier to coordinate the development and enforcement of industry standards. The profitability of certification has attracted more than 300 certifiers in the US (there are more than 1000 worldwide). The Big