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- [Mark] This is Mark Isselhardt,

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maple specialist with
University of Vermont Extension,

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and this is another
"Vermont Maple Minute."

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The International Maple
Syrup Institute, or IMSI,

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was founded in 1975 to promote
and protect pure maple syrup

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and other pure maple products.

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Its mission remains largely unchanged.

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The organization provides an important

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international framework for communication,

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information exchange, and cooperation

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on a variety of issues related
to the production, sale,

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and marketing of pure maple syrup.

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In addition, the Institute
has been a strong monitor

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for adulteration around the world,

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protecting the integrity
of maple products.

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The three key parts to IMSI's mission are

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to protect the integrity
of pure maple syrup,

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to encourage more industry cooperation,

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and to improve communication

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with the international
maple syrup industry.

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The IMSI also devotes
considerable time and effort

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towards advocacy on regulatory issues

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at both the state and federal level.

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One recent significant effort was

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to advocate against
the planned requirement

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that all sugar found in
maple syrup be listed

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as added sugar on the FDA
nutrition facts panel.

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This is Mark Isselhardt,

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maple specialist with
University of Vermont Extension,

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and this has been another
"Vermont Maple Minute."