Present the National Organic Program Proposed Rule, a proposal of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) to establish a National Organic Program. Posts contact information for the AMS in Washington, D.C., via mailing address and fax number. Provides the text of the Proposed Rule and public information session transcripts in PDF format. Contains facts, news releases, and questions and answers on the Proposed Rule. Links to the USDA home page.
National Organic Program - National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (Crops and Processing) (US Agricultural Marketing Service Regulation) (AMS) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the National Organic Program - National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (Crops and Processing) (US Agricultural Marketing Service Regulation) (AMS) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 This final rule amends the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) to reflect a recommendation submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) on October 18, 2012, and removes two previously expired substances. Consistent with the recommendation from the NOSB, this final rule adds biodegradable biobased mulch film to the National List with restrictive annotations. This action also adds a new definition for biodegradable biobased mulch film. This rule also removes two listings for nonorganic agricultural substances from the National List, hops (Humulus lupulus) and unmodified rice starch, as their use exemptions expired on January 1, 2013, and June 21, 2009, respectively. Two other substances that were recommended by the NOSB to the Secretary for addition to the National List, Citrus hystrix, leaves and fruit, and curry leaves (Murraya koenigii), have not been added to the National List based on comments received on the proposed rule. This book contains: - The complete text of the National Organic Program - National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (Crops and Processing) (US Agricultural Marketing Service Regulation) (AMS) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section
In this book David Carter explains how the USDA relies on a variety of intermediaries to regulate organic food in the U.S. Only by accounting for the contributions of such arbitrators, Carter demonstrates, can one understand and credibly assess policies governing the fastest growing agriculture sector in the country.
National Organic Program - Sunset Review (2012) (US Agricultural Marketing Service Regulation) (AMS) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the National Organic Program - Sunset Review (2012) (US Agricultural Marketing Service Regulation) (AMS) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 This final rule addresses recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) on April 29, 2010, October 28, 2010, and April 29, 2011. These recommendations pertain to the 2012 Sunset Review of substances on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List). Consistent with the NOSB recommendations, this final rule continues, without change, the exemptions (use) and prohibitions for multiple listings on the National List for 5 years after their respective sunset dates. This final rule also amends the exemptions (use) for 7 substances and removes the exemptions for 3 substances on the National List. This book contains: - The complete text of the National Organic Program - Sunset Review (2012) (US Agricultural Marketing Service Regulation) (AMS) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section
National Organic Program - Periodic Residue Testing (US Agricultural Marketing Service Regulation) (AMS) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the National Organic Program - Periodic Residue Testing (US Agricultural Marketing Service Regulation) (AMS) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 This final rule clarifies a provision of the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 and the regulations issued thereunder that requires periodic residue testing of organically produced agricultural products by accredited certifying agents. The final rule amends the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) regulations to make clear that accredited certifying agents must conduct periodic residue testing of agricultural products that are to be sold, labeled, or represented as "100 percent organic," "organic," or "made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))." The final rule expands the amount of residue testing of organically produced agricultural products by clarifying that sampling and testing are required on a regular basis. The final rule requires that certifying agents, on an annual basis, sample and conduct residue testing from a minimum of five percent of the operations that they certify. This action will help further ensure the integrity of products produced and handled under the NOP regulations. This book contains: - The complete text of the National Organic Program - Periodic Residue Testing (US Agricultural Marketing Service Regulation) (AMS) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section
This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Contents: (1) Background; (2) Organic Sector Statistics; (3) The Organic Foods Production Act of 1990; (4) USDA Regulatory Activity: Access to Pasture Controversy; Organic Farmed Fish Controversy; (5) Major Organic Provisions in the 2002 Farm Bill: Cost-Sharing Start-Up Costs; Research; (6) Organic Agriculture in the 2008 Farm Bill: Certification Cost-Sharing; Organic Conversion Cost-Sharing; Research; Data Collection and Analysis; Crop Insurance; Support for a National Organic Program Administration; Other Provisions. Charts and tables.
The marketing of organic products is viewed as a significant link between the production side of the business and the consumers, thereby facilitating the distribution of these relatively new products. It has become obvious that companies can organize organic production and influence consumers' purchasing behaviour through the employment of appropriate marketing strategies. This book explores the marketing trends for organic food products through the analysis of those elements that contribute to the expansion of the organic product market. It will aid marketers in facing the challenges that the organic food sector will encounter in the future.
