USDA Pushes Back Organic Rules for Mushrooms and Pet Food
Published Date: 2/10/2025
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Summary
The USDA is pushing back the start date for new organic rules about mushrooms and pet food from December 23, 2024. These rules cover how mushrooms are grown, what goes into organic pet food, and labeling details. This delay gives farmers and producers more time to get ready without any immediate cost changes.
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Delay of Organic Mushroom & Pet Food Rules
The USDA is delaying the effective date of the December 23, 2024 rule that changed organic rules for mushrooms and organic pet food. The delayed rule covers mushroom substrate composition and sourcing of mushroom spawn, composting requirements for mushroom production, composition and labeling requirements for organic pet food, and the use of certain synthetic substances (including taurine). The delay gives farmers and producers more time to prepare and causes no immediate cost changes.
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