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Active Task Forces

Organic Trade Association Task Forces are time-bound (not necessarily short-term), task-charged, and outcome-focused groups comprised of OTA members exclusively. Task forces can be convened by the Board, staff, or members in order to recommend a course of action or accomplish a specific objective with the approval of OTA's CEO. In addition to a handful of active international-focused task forces, the Organic Trade Association also hosts an International Trade Forum exclusively for members, providing a convenient way to exchange ideas and information on international organic standards and trade matters via an e-mail listserv (contact Danielle and Sarah to sign-up here). 
Task Forces - Intl
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EU-UK Trade Task Force

This task force will serve as a platform to voice and discuss issues regarding the changing regulations, and plan the next steps for those involved in the EU market. The work will also address the impacts to UK-Brexit and organic trade. The group also serves as an advisory body on work related to our E.U. TASC funding. Work on this Task Force is facilitated by Sarah Gorman, International Trade Manager and Tom Chapman, CEO.

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Mexico Trade Task Force

The mandate of this task force is to monitor, analyze, and discuss existing and emerging issues from organic trade discussions and issue resolutions between the United States and Mexico. The task force will provide input to FAS, NOP, and USTR on the industry's perspective on trade issues, technical talks, Mexico’s recently implemented organic regulations, and market potential. Task force members will also provide industry support and concerns regarding the potential opportunities and challenges that will be created by entering an organic equivalency arrangement with Mexico. Additionally, the task force will provide issue assessments regarding organic seed treatments in support of OTA / FAS / APHIS work on this issue. Work on this Task Force is facilitated by Sarah Gorman, International Trade Manager, and Tom Chapman, CEO.

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Sugar Supply Task Force

The mandate of this task force is to decide on and implement a strategy to either 1) raise the US tariff rate quota for organic sugar, 2) create an organic Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ), or 3) implement both options, if they are compatible. In addition, the Sugar Supply Task Force may decide to discuss relief via amendments to the coming Farm Bill or other strategies to be determined. Work on this Task Force is facilitated by Tom Chapman, CEO, and Sarah Gorman, International Trade Manager.

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Learn more about all of OTA's Task Forces
 

Contact

Sarah Gorman
International Trade Manager
(202) 524-3901

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