Comment on the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Proposed Rule by October 5, 2020

The Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Proposed Rule makes significant and impactful changes to the organic regulations to prevent fraud in organic supply chains. These are the most significant changes to the regulations since they were written 20 years ago.

Comment today to express support for changes to prevent organic fraud!

  1. Draft your comments using this template and sample talking points.

  2. NOC strongly encourages individuals to add details to the comment that are unique to personal experience: focus on the issues that affect or concern you the most. Describe your experience or interest and how you would be impacted.

  3. Follow the instructions provided by the USDA National Organic Program here.

    a. Include the docket number in your comments: AMS-NOP-17-0065; NOP-17-02

    b. Clearly indicate the topic and section number of this proposed rule to which your comment refers, state your position(s), offer any recommended language change(s), and include relevant information and data to support your positions

  4. Submit your comments via the federal register here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/08/05/2020-14581/national-organic-program-strengthening-organic-enforcement#open-comment

Comments are due no later than 11:59 pm eastern on October 5, 2020.

For additional information, please contact NOC at info@nationalorganiccoalition.org.

Background Information

  1. SOE Proposed Rule: https://app.box.com/s/yk6penx54ec630rqdimpsny7q86eico9

  2. SOE Proposed Rule Information on USDA website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/strengthening-organic-enforcement-proposed-rule

  3. NOC Blog Series: https://www.nationalorganiccoalition.org/

  4. Infographic: How to Submit an Effective Comment: https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/NOP_Submitting_Comments.pdf

Alice Runde