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MOSA Commentary
Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Client Summary
03.13.2023 | MOSA Certified Organic
The new Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule goes into effect on March 20, 2023. This rule strengthens enforcement of the USDA organic regulations through several actions mandated by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. This summary explains the rule and how it may affect your operation.
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SOE Update: Non-Processing Handler Fact Sheet
03.13.2023 | MOSA Certified Organic
The new Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule requires that any handling operation that produces or handles organic agricultural products must be certified organic. Previously exempt handlers now requiring certification must be certified by March 19, 2024.
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MOSA Comments on ANPR for Inert Ingredients in Pesticides 2022
01.04.2023 | MOSA Certified Organic
Attached is MOSA's commentary to the USDA NOP on ANPR for Inert Ingredients in Pesticides 2022.
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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 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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NOSB Certification, Accreditation and Compliance Subcommittee Discussion on NOSB Technical Support Initiative - MOSA Commentary
04.05.2022 | MOSA Certified Organic
Attached is MOSA's commentary regarding the NOSB Certification, Accreditation and Compliance Subcommittee Discussion on NOSB Technical Support Initiative.
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NOSB Certification, Accreditation and Compliance Subcommittee (CACS) Proposal on Discussion on Oversight Improvements to Deter Fraud: Modernization of Supply Chain Traceability - MOSA Commentary
04.05.2022 | MOSA Certified Organic
Attached is MOSA's commentary regarding the NOSB Certification, Accreditation and Compliance Subcommittee (CACS) Proposal on Discussion on Oversight Improvements to Deter Fraud: Modernization of Supply Chain Traceability.
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NOSB Crops, Livestock, and Handling Subcommittee 2024 Sunset Reviews - MOSA Commentary
04.05.2022 | MOSA Certified Organic
Attached is MOSA's commentary to the NOSB regarding the NOSB Crops, Livestock, and Handling Subcommittee 2024 Sunset Reviews.
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NOSB Crops Subcommittee Proposal: Highly Soluble Nitrogen Fertilizers - MOSA Commentary
04.05.2022 | MOSA Certified Organic
Attached is MOSA's commentary to the NOSB regarding the NOSB Crops Subcommittee Proposal: Highly Soluble Nitrogen Fertilizers.
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USDA Proposed Amendments to the National List- MOSA Commentary
04.05.2022 | MOSA Certified Organic
Attached is MOSA's commentary letter to the USDA NOP regarding proposed amendments to the National List.
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USDA NOP Regulatory Prioritization Letter - MOSA Commentary
03.31.2022 | MOSA Certified Organic
Attached is MOSA's commentary letter to the USDA NOP. The letter addresses their "request for comment" regarding regulatory priorities for their upcoming work. Our priority suggestions come from a survey of our staff and feedback from our certified clients.
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