Organic Mushroom and Pet Food Rules Canceled: Fido's Feast Unaffected
Published Date: 5/12/2025
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Summary
The government is canceling a new rule about organic mushrooms and pet food that was set to start in late 2024. This change affects farmers, pet food makers, and sellers who were preparing for new organic market rules. No extra costs or deadlines will happen now, so everyone can keep things as they are for the time being.
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Rescinds organic mushrooms & pet food rule
If you are a farmer, pet food maker, or seller, the Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to rescind the rule issued December 23, 2024 called "National Organic Program; Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food." The agency says this cancels the planned change that was set to start in late 2024 so there will be no new costs or deadlines and you can continue operating under current organic rules.
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