The National Organic Program (NOP) wanted to remind you about the June 3rd deadline for public comments on:

• Classification of Materials (NOP 5033)    
• Materials for Organic Crop Production (NOP 5034) 

Additionally, the final recommendations and transcripts from the April 9 - 11 meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) are now available.

On April 2, the NOP announced draft guidance addressing the classification of materials and materials for organic crop production.  

Your thoughtful review and comments are critical to a comprehensive and consistent policy. 

Classification of Materials

Overview (NOP 5033)

Synthetic/Non-Synthetic Decision Tree
(NOP 5033-1)

Agricultural/Non-Agricultural Decision Tree
(NOP 5033-2)

Materials for Organic Crop Production

Note: The NOP specifically requests feedback on the classification and descriptions provided for the following substances:

• Bagasse
• Biochar
• Corn steep liquor
• Fatty acids
• Glycerin
• Molasses
• Vegetable protein hydrolysate
• Vinasse
• Xanthan gum

Overview (NOP 5034)

Materials for Organic Crop Production
(NOP 5034-1)

Prohibited Materials for Organic Crop Production
(NOP 5034-2)   

Submit Public Comments
Deadline: June 3, 2013 

The transcripts and final recommendations from the April 9 -11 NOSB meeting are now available:

Final NOSB Recommendations

Meeting Transcripts  

Other Meeting Materials  

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