Opportunity
Federal Register #AMS-NOP-26-0892
Virtual Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board Announced by USDA AMS
Buyer
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
October 23, 2026
Identifier
AMS-NOP-26-0892
This opportunity is a virtual meeting hosted by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) for the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). - Purpose: To discuss and vote on recommendations for organic production standards - Audience: Open to the public, with opportunities for oral and written comments - Format: Online/virtual meeting - No procurement: No products, services, or vendors are being solicited or procured - No OEMs or line items: No manufacturers, part numbers, or quantities are involved - Administrative: The NOSB advises USDA on organic standards and implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act
Description
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a virtual meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (Board) to discuss and vote on proposed recommendations related to organic production standards. The Board advises USDA on the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act and the development of standards for substances used in organic production. The meeting will be held virtually from October 27-29, 2026, with oral public comments via webinars on October 20 and 22, 2026. Written comments are due by October 1, 2026. The meeting is open to the public and accessible online.