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Posted on Wednesday January 11, 2017

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is accepting comments on the use of the term “healthy” in the labeling of human food products. This action, in part, comes from a citizen petition asking that FDA update its nutrient content claim regulations to be consistent with current federal dietary guidance. In particular, the petitioners request […]

Posted on Wednesday January 11, 2017

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) will host a pre-conference organic produce meeting series in Pacific Grove, California, on January 25 at the Asilomar Conference Groups prior to the 2017 EcoFarm Conference. The event will be broken into two sessions. The morning session, led by OTA’s Celery Powder Working Group, will address the urgent need to develop an organic […]

Posted on Wednesday January 11, 2017

The Organic Trade Association’s (OTA’s) Board of Directors will host a regional meeting and networking event on February 1 in Portland, Oregon. The OTA Board will be in town for Organicology and its annual winter Board meeting and retreat. Board members will use this opportunity to hear from you and your colleagues in the Pacific […]

Posted on Wednesday January 11, 2017

Start off the new year right and purchase your early bird tickets for The Organic Center’s 14th Annual Benefit Dinner, the largest business networking dinner at Natural Products Expo West. Join us to meet old friends and make new ones at this wonderful evening event, be inspired and entertained, and enjoy an organic meal—all in support of The […]

Posted on Wednesday January 11, 2017

USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) yesterday hosted webinars for certifying agents and importers to help them understand the new agreement between USDA and Mexico’s National Service for Animal and Plant Health, Food Safety and Quality (SENASICA) requiring import certificates for all organic products traded between the two countries. The webinars announced that the implementation of […]