What is the role of the National Organic Standards Board in this process?
NOSB serves as an advisory board to USDA. NOSB recommendations regarding substances that are allowed and prohibited are part of the final rule. How did the Organic Trade Association prepare for national organic standards? OTA has long sought national organic standards. Most recently it updated its industry guidelines, resulting in the completion and adoption of the American Organic Standards in October 1999. In addition, OTA submitted detailed comments to USDA to consider in drawing up the final rule. What is the European Unions current position on U. S. standards for organic? U. S. exports to the European Union (EU) have had to be certified by certifying agencies accredited as meeting International Organization for Standardization ISO Guide 65 requirements. Now, with U.S. national organic standards, USDA and EU officials are working on developing an equivalency agreement to expedite exports between the two regions. Have there been other changes in USDA policy related to organic produc
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