The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is now receiving public comment through October 8, 2025, at 8:59 p.m. PT/ 11:59 p.m. ET. The NOSB is a federal advisory board that makes recommendations on organic standards and materials to the USDA Secretary.
Click here to submit written comments.
What’s Being Discussed?
- About 40 materials on the National List are up for review. Most materials are recommended for relisting. However, there are a few controversial materials. If you use the following materials, we recommend you share your experience using these materials with the NOSB:
- Handler Materials:
- Calcium phosphates (monobasic, dibasic, and tribasic)
- Non-organic colors
- Non-organic cornstarch
- Non-organic glycerin
- Crop Materials:
- Fatty alcohols (C6, C8, C10, and/or C12)
- Organic research priorities
- A proposal on risk-based certification
- Much more! To see the full agenda click here.
- Handler Materials:
Want to Attend the NOSB Meeting In Person?
Head to Omaha, Nebraska!
When:
- Day 1: Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
- Day 2: Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
- Day 3: Thursday, Nov. 6 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
Where:
Embassy Suites Omaha – Downtown/Old Market
555 S. 10th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
You can also sign up to give 3-minute oral testimony – in-person or virtually. Register by October 8, 2025.
For more information, check out NOSB’s website.
