USDA Publishes 2016 National Organic Standards Board Meeting Proposals and Discussion Documents

Date
September 26, 2016

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) posted an updated agenda and other materials for the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) fall meeting to be held in St. Louis, Mo., on Nov. 16 - 18, 2016.  The public is invited to provide comments that address specific topics noted on the meeting agenda.

An updated agenda and other materials related to the meeting, specifically proposals and discussion documents, have been posted on the Fall 2016 NOSB Meeting Webpage.

The NOSB is an advisory committee established by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 and administered through AMS. The NOSB recommends whether substances should be allowed or prohibited in organic production, handling, and processing, and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on other aspects of the organic regulations.

The public is invited to provide verbal comments during the meeting, or during a webinar on Nov. 3, 2016.  Written comments that address specific topics noted on the meeting agenda are also accepted in advance of the meeting. The Fall 2016 NOSB Meeting Webpage contains information about how to provide written and oral comments.

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