News from the organic world
On March 19, 2024, the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule implementation period ended. On April 2, the National Organic Program posted responses to frequently asked questions on the AMS website. It is designed for businesses, customs brokers, certifiers, and others working in organic trade.
With March 19, 2024, comes the full implementation of the National Organic Program's (NOP) Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule, and with that, new challenges are coming into view for producers, distributors, and importers. Navigating and adhering to these new requirements for organic producers and handlers will be the subject of the first announced educational session of the Organic Grower Summit (OGS) 2023, presented by Western Growers and OPN.