The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) convened last week for its Spring 2025 meeting, covering a broad range of issues critical to the future of organic. In a new video update, Scott Rice, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at the Organic Trade Association, walks through key developments and decisions from the three-day public meeting.
🎥 Watch the video below for a high-level recap, including:
An overview of this year’s five-year Sunset Review substances and initial public comment
Ongoing discussions around risk-based certification, aimed at improving equity and access while maintaining organic integrity
Deliberations on compost and synthetic feedstocks, and how they fit within organic production
A vote to expand the use of ethylene for storage sprouting inhibition in onions and potatoes
The status of a proposal to add pear ester to the National List, which was returned to subcommittee for further refinement
Stay tuned: A full written report from the meeting will be available soon on our NOSB Resource Page, including areas where the Board is requesting additional stakeholder input.
Questions or comments? We welcome your feedback—contact Scott Rice, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs.