ORGANIC PRODUCE

OPA is closely monitoring the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act (HR 2918). Although OPA is supportive of efforts by the bill sponsors to ensure that National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) recommendations are considered in an appropriate manner, we are concerned that the bill would elevate the status of NOSB above a regular federal advisory committee. Requiring USDA to publish all decisively approved NOSB recommendations in the Federal Register and undergo a formal rulemaking process on a specific timeframe would significantly impact the ability of a small advisory board to implement organic policy... The OPA was created to provide regulatory certainty for its members and the industry to allow for investment and innovation to expand the industry as a whole. With a focus on science-based policymaking, a continual goal of the association is to preserve the ability to be innovative while respecting the tradition of organics. Our mission is to meet growing..

Also known as: Organic Produce Association