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USDA Seeks Comments on Strengthening Organic Enforcement within the National Organic Program

By Office of Advocacy On Aug 14, 2020

On August 5, 2020 the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a proposed rule to amend organics regulations to strengthen enforcement of production, handling and sale of organic products. The proposal includes new certification requirements including updates to the certificate, labeling requirements, and qualification and training requirements for certifying agents among other things. AMS is seeking specific comments and feedback from small businesses on its cost estimates and analysis. Written comments are due by October 5, 2020.

Read the Federal Register notice and submit comments here.
Advocacy contact: Prianka Sharma at (202) 205-6938.

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