Proposed Changes to the USDA Organic Regulations: Mushroom and Pet Food Standards Open for Comment
03.11.2024 | USDA NOP
The USDA AMS has published a proposed rule to amend the USDA organic regulations. The rule proposes specific standards for organic mushroom production and organic pet food handling, creating more consistent standards for these markets. The public comment period closes on May 10, 2024.
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MOSA Comment Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion on 2026 Sunset Materials
04.05.2024 | MOSA Certified Organic
MOSA's Commentary re: the Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion on 2026 Sunset Materials
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MOSA Comment on Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion Document: Residue Testing for a Global Supply Chain
04.05.2024 | MOSA Certified Organic
MOSA's Commentary on Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion Document: Residue Testing for a Global Supply Chain
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MOSA Comment on Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion Document: Compost Production for Organic Agriculture
04.05.2024 | MOSA Certified Organic
MOSA's Commentary on Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion Document: Compost Production for Organic Agriculture
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MOSA Comment on Spring 2024 NOSB Discussion Document: Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products
04.05.2024 | MOSA Certified Organic
MOSA's Comment on Spring NOSB Meeting 2024 Discussion Document: Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products
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NOP Publishes Handbook Updates and Responses to SOE Frequently Asked Questions
04.03.2024 | USDA NOP
The USDA published an updated version of the National Organic Program (NOP) Handbook. Several handbook documents have been updated or archived because they have been replaced by new regulations, such as the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule.
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National Organic Standards Board Spring 2024 Meeting Oral Comment Registration Now Open
03.14.2024 | USDA NOP
The public comment period and oral comment registration are now open for the NOSB Spring 2024 Meeting. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback.
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TOPP Celebrates One Year of Success
01.02.2024 | USDA NOP
The USDA Organic Transition Initiative’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) marks its first birthday, the National Organic Program (NOP), TOPP national and regional leads, and more than 180 state-level partners are celebrating that success.
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Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Final Rule Publishes in Federal Register
11.03.2023 | USDA NOP
On October 25, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) final rule. On Nov. 2, the OLPS final rule has published in the Federal Register.
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USDA Previews Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Final Rule
10.27.2023 | USDA NOP
This new rule establishes clear, strong and consistent standards for organic livestock and poultry production, levels the playing field for organic livestock farmers, ranchers and businesses and promotes fairer, more competitive markets for their products.
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MOSA's Comments on the Additional NOSB Request for Comments: Inerts for the 2023 Fall NOSB Meeting
10.13.2023 | MOSA Certified Organic
MOSA's Letter to the NOSB regarding the Additional NOSB Request for Comments: Inerts for their 2023 Fall NOSB Meeting.
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Growing the Organic Workforce
08.24.2023 | USDA NOP
New Resources from the NOP Human Capital Initiative
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Strengthening Organic Enforcement Training Resources Available Online
07.10.2023 | USDA NOP
These online resources also provide a quick guide to changes in the code of federal regulations (CFR) references resulting from SOE.
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