The National Organic Coalition is hosting a conference call on:
The Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule
January 31 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm eastern
(call begins at 1:00 pm central, 12:00 pm mountain, 11:00 am pacific)
Join NOC Policy Director, Steve Etka, and NOC Consultant, Christie Badger, to discuss the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule. NOC will provide our analysis of key provisions in the rule and its impact on organic operations and certification agencies.
Register below to participate in this event by 5 pm ET on Monday, January 30.
This call is for National Organic Coalition Members & Network Affiliates. Please contact us if you would like more information about joining NOC.
Background Information:
The Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule implements significant changes to tackle fraud in organic supply chains plus new requirements for additional organic handlers and brokers to become certified as organic.
The National Organic Coalition (NOC) submitted extensive comments in 2020 on a proposed Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule. Since then, NOC has advocated forcefully for finalization of the rule to create a fair marketplace for organic producers, who must follow strict requirements to protect the environment and human health, and to conserve biodiversity.
NOC recognizes that the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule is a first step to address fraud and ensure consistency across certification agencies.