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USDA accepting comments for NOSB meeting
The National Organic Standards Board is accepting comments on topics for its spring meeting. Comments can be submitted through April 3. The Na... more »
USDA offers new course on organic handling, processing
The USDA’s National Organic Program recently published a new course in its Organic Integrity Learning Center on how handlers and processors should m... more »
Resource on Strengthening Organic Enforcement available
Consumer confidence in the USDA organic seal has fueled industry growth and market expansion, according to the agency’s National Organic Program (NO... more »
Organic standards experts fight fraud, advocate for industry
Respected organic industry advisors and specialists Gwendolyn Wyard and Kim Dietz have launched Strengthening Organic Systems LLC. The advisory fir... more »
USDA renews Charter for National Organic Standards Board
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) plays a critical role in advising USDA on the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act. To ... more »
End of U.S.–India Recognition Arrangement
On January 11, 2021, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) ended its recognition agreement with India’s Agric... more »