Regulations
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 »
USDA trademarks organic seal for ‘new enforcement tools’
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently gave the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, or AMS, final trademark approval for the USDA organic seal... more »
U.S. organic program meets several ‘opportunities for improvement’
U.S. organics has made significant progress on self-improvement, according to documents from the program’s annual review. The National Organic Pr... more »
CCOF now offering Regenerative Organic certification for farms
California Certified Organic Farmers, aka CCOF, announced January 10 that it is now offering the Regenerative Organic Certified program in partnership... more »
