Organic Food Regulators Reschedule Their Very Important Meeting
Published Date: 12/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting got rescheduled to January 13-14, 2026, and will be held online. Farmers, organic producers, and anyone interested in organic rules can join and share their thoughts by December 30, 2025. This meeting helps decide what can or can’t be used in organic farming, keeping organic standards strong and clear.
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Meeting Rescheduled and Virtual
You can join the National Organic Standards Board meeting online on January 13-14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to about 5:00 p.m. ET each day. Access will be via the internet and/or phone and meeting access information will be posted on the AMS website.
Deadline to Submit Written Comments
You may submit written comments on NOSB matters through December 30, 2025 via Regulations.gov (Doc. No. AMS-NOP-25-0034) or by mail if postmarked by that date. Comments submitted after December 30, 2025 will be added to the public docket, but Board members may not have adequate time to consider them before making recommendations.
Board Will Vote on Organic Substances
The NOSB will discuss and vote on proposed recommendations about whether substances should be allowed or prohibited in organic production and handling, including petitions to add or remove substances from the National List and items under sunset review. Meeting topics will also include guidance on organic policies.
Reasonable Accommodations Available
USDA will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities for the NOSB meeting, such as sign language interpretation or assistive listening devices, if requested in advance to the contact listed in the notice. Determinations for accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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