Organic Integrity from Farm to Table Consumers Trust the Organic Label
Spring 2011 NOSB Meeting
April, 2011
Greetings!
The committee recommendations on Nutrient Vitamins and Minerals are withdrawn and will not be on the agenda for the April 25-29 meeting in Seattle, Washington. The record of comments received was large and the committee wishes to review the comments and adjust the recommendation as may be appropriate and seek additional public comment. It will be placed on the agenda for the Fall 2011 meeting in Savannah, Georgia. The committee thanks all of those that filed comments and looks forward to continued dialog on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Tracy Miedema, Chair National Organic Standards Board
Public Comments
In-Person Public Comment At this time, the online reservations system has closed, but walk-in presenters may still be accepted on April 26 or 28. Interested individuals should sign up at the registration table in Seattle. Please note that each individual may only give one presentation.
Written Public Comment
The deadline to submit written comments was Sunday, April 10. Submitted comments on spring agenda items and other topics may be viewed at regulations.gov.
About the National Organic Standards Board
The 15-member National Organic Standards Board is made up of organic farmers and growers, handlers and processors, retailers, environmentalists and conservationists, consumer and public interest advocates, a scientist, and a USDA-accreditated certifying agent. The NOSB advises the Secretary of Agriculture on allowed and prohibited substances in organic production and handling and other issues related to the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act.
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