USDA Amends the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances
11.17.2022 | USDA NOP
On Monday, November 14, USDA published a final rule that adds two substances to the National List: Paper-based planting aids, also known as “paper pots,” for transplanting crops. Low-acyl gellan gum for use as a thickener, stabilizer, or gelling agent in organic products.
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Proposed Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards - MOSA Commentary
11.17.2022 | MOSA Certified Organic
Attached is MOSA's Commentary Letter to the USDA NOP regarding the Proposed Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards.
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NOSB Crops Subcommittee Proposal on Potassium Hydroxide as a production aid in the production of liquid fish products - MOSA Commentary
10.05.2022 | MOSA Certified Organic
Attached is MOSA's commentary letter regarding the Fall 2022 NOSB Crops Subcommittee Proposal on Potassium Hydroxide as a production aid in the production of liquid fish products.
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NOSB Fall 2022 Meeting Meeting Materials Available
09.07.2022 | USDA NOP
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) generally meets twice each year in a public forum to discuss and vote on recommendations to the USDA. These recommendations help the Department develop and refine the organic standards. The NOSB plans to meet in Sacramento, California in October 2022.
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USDA Publishes Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Inert Ingredients in Pesticides for Organic Production
09.07.2022 | USDA NOP
USDA is asking the public to comment on options to revise the National List, including several derived from NOSB recommendations. The public comment period closes on November 1, 2022.
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USDA to Invest up to $300 million in New Organic Transition Initiative
08.22.2022 | USDA NOP
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $300 million investment, including with American Rescue Plan funds, in a new Organic Transition Initiative to provide comprehensive support for farmers transitioning to organic production.
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USDA Publishes Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Proposed Rule
08.05.2022 | USDA NOP
With this publication, USDA proposes requirements for organic poultry and livestock living conditions, care, transport, and slaughter. 60-Day Comment Period Opens with Publication.
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Quarterly Update: NOP Enforcement Dashboard
07.25.2022 | USDA NOP
The National Organic Program (NOP) has published the third quarter enforcement dashboard for fiscal year 2022. The dashboard provides an at-a-glance update on our enforcement activities for the 12 months ending June 30, 2022 (July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022).
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National Organic Standards Board Fall Meeting 2022
06.23.2022 | USDA NOP
The NOSB will meet in Sacramento, California in October 2022. Comment Period Open through September 29, 2022.
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USDA Accepting Applications for 2022 Organic Certification Cost Share & OTECP
05.20.2022 | USDA NOP
Certified organic producers and handlers and operations transitioning to organic production, can now apply for the USDA Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP) and Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), both due October 31, 2022.
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USDA Extends Deadline to June 15 for Public to Comment on Competition Challenges in Seed, Fertilizer, Other Agricultural Inputs, and Retail Markets
05.13.2022 | USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a 30-day extension to the public comment period to identify the impacts of concentration and competition challenges in seed, fertilizer, other agricultural inputs, and retail markets. The new deadline is June 15, 2022.
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USDA Survey on Third-party Food Safety Certification
04.20.2022 | University of Rhode Island
If you operate a certified organic farm growing vegetables, fruit, or nuts, or are considering organic certification for your farm, then we would be grateful if you would answer our short 10-minute survey on third-party food safety certification.
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NOSB Certification, Accreditation and Compliance Subcommittee (CACS) Proposal on NOP Risk Mitigation Table Review - MOSA Commentary
04.05.2022 | MOSA Certified Organic
Attached is MOSA's commentary regarding the NOSB Certification, Accreditation and Compliance Subcommittee (CACS) Proposal on NOP Risk Mitigation Table Review.
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