Greetings!
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. |
| Reminder: Classification + Crops Substances | |
On April 2, the NOP announced draft guidance addressing the classification of materials and materials for organic crop production.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 |
| April 2013 NOSB Meeting Materials | |
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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