Regulations
USDA amends National List for Organic Handling, Crops and Livestock
The Organic Foods Production Act created the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) as a tool for managing the substances ... more »
The US organic program wants your thoughts on regulatory priorities
The USDA will gather feedback on regulatory priorities to develop clear organic standards that support a level playing field and market development. ... more »
Four named to National Organic Standards Board
The USDA Feb. 4 announced the appointment of four new members to the National Organic Standards Board, or NOSB. The NOSB is made up of 15 volunteer... more »
Signup details out for US organic program’s March listening session
The USDA seeks stakeholder feedback on regulatory priorities for the development of clear organic standards that support a level playing field and mar... more »
USDA listening session on organic a ‘sign of progress’
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, or AMS, on Feb. 4 announced a “public listening session, with request for comment, regarding upcoming standards... more »
Comments accepted on changed US list of substances for organic crops
The USDA National Organic Program recently shared some details about proposed changes to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. Th... more »
Twelve certifiers honored by US organic program
The USDA National Organic Program, aka NOP, recently recognized the work of accredited organic certifiers with awards for extraordinary support of the... more »
Organic Trade Association names diversity fellows
Katrina Pitts and August Alderman will join the Organic Trade Association (OTA) as the organization’s first Diversity & Entrepreneurship Program... more »
