The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting and related events originally scheduled for Omaha, Nebraska have been canceled due to the government shutdown. Since this also cancelled their Pre-NOSB meeting, the National Organic Coalition (NOC) has planned an alternative virtual convening open to the industry on November 3rd and 17th. As a co-sponsor for the […]
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The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Fall meeting is scheduled for November 4-6, 2025, in Omaha, NE. However, due to the USDA lapse in appropriations, the National Organic Program (NOP) staff are currently furloughed, impacting the meeting format. Here’s a quick overview of the plans: Additional details about the meeting can be found on the […]
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Effective July 26, 2021, additional substances will be allowed for organic production. Specifically, the final rule adds: Oxalic acid dihydrate (added to §205.603) – for use as a pesticide solely in apiculture Nonorganic pullulan (added to §205.605) – for use only in tablets and capsules for dietary supplements labelled “made with organic” Collagen gel (added […]
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On November 5, 2020 the NOP published a final rule amending the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) to add non-organic tamarind seed gum. Tamarind Seed Gum was added to § 205.606, which means it may be used in organic products when organic tamarind seed gum is not commercially available. This ingredient is […]
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