The NOSB typically meets twice per year in various locations around the United States. Prior to meetings, the NOSB reviews written public comments and listens to oral public comments. During meetings, the NOSB discusses agenda items, and then votes on recommendations to the Secretary in a public forum. Detailed meeting information, including agendas, locations, proposals, and public comments, will be posted below as it becomes available.
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OTA Engagement
OTA Meeting Report
Organic Trade Association regulatory staff participated in the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting held May 12–14, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. OTA’s Spring 2026 NOSB Report provides members and the broader organic community with a detailed overview of key discussions, proposals, sunset reviews, and next steps impacting the future of organic policy and production.
Key Issues Discussed:
Residue testing and global supply chain oversight
e-Commerce organic labeling recommendations
Organic seed use and induced mutagenesis
National List sunset reviews
Certification streamlining and risk-based oversight
Livestock integration and agroforestry systems
Dr. Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator of the National Organic Program, provided updates on certification streamlining efforts, risk-based accreditation approaches, and development of a Common Organic System Plan (OSP).
👉 Download OTA’s Spring 2026 NOSB Meeting Report
OTA Comments to the Board
The Organic Trade Association submitted comprehensive written comments addressing:
Certification, Accreditation, and Compliance Subcommittee
- Consistency in Organic Seed Use
- eCommerce Organic Labeling Requirements
- Residue Testing for a Global Supply Chain: Regulation Review | §205.670 & UREC
Materials Subcommittee
Sunset Reviews
Meeting Agenda and Topics
The NOSB Spring 2026 Meeting Agenda and Meeting Packet (all proposals, discussion documents, and Sunset Reviews to be considered at the meeting) are available and the comment period is open. As a service to our members, we have created an At-A-Glance Summary so you can quickly identify topics that may impact your organic business.
Meeting AgendaMeeting Packet At-A-Glance Summary
Sunset Reviews
Meeting Dates & Logistics
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
The National Organic Standards Board (Board) will meet to discuss the following topics: substances petitioned for addition to, or deletion from, the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List); substances due to sunset from the National List in 2028; and recommendations on organic regulations.
The Board typically meets twice per year. Prior to meetings, the Board reviews written public comments and listens to oral public comments. During meetings, the Board discusses agenda items and then votes on recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture in a public forum. Additional meeting information will be posted below as it becomes available. For information on previous meetings, visit the Board meetings page.
Meeting Information
Embassy Suites Omaha - Downtown/Old Market
555 S. 10th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
T: + 1 (402) 346-9000
Room rate: $149.00/night
Reservation Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/omadtes-93z-fd2319b7-bd2a-427d-bc1e-3557d1f1b30d/
Room Reservation cutoff date: April 24, 2026
National Organic Standards Board Spring 2026 Meeting dates
Public Comment Webinars
- Day 1: Tuesday, May 5 from Noon - 5:00 pm Eastern
- Day 2: Thursday, May 7 from Noon - 5:00 pm Eastern
Watch/Listen to the comment webinars virtually (use the same link for both days): Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
Please click this URL to join: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1616339671
Meeting ID: 161 633 9671
Public Meeting
- Day 1: Tuesday, May 12 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Central
- Day 2: Wednesday, May 13 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Central
- Day 3: Thursday, May 14 from 9:00 am ~ 3:00 pm Central
Watch/Listen to the meeting virtually (use the same link for all three days): Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
Please click this URL to join: https://www.zoomgov.com/s/1617918296
Webinar ID: 161 791 8296
The meetings are free, open to the public, and no registration is required, except to sign up for oral comments. Please note time zones listed above and in the meeting agenda.
About NOSB
About the National Organic Standards Board
The National Organic Standards Board advises the Secretary of Agriculture on substances petitioned for addition to or removal from the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances and on broader organic policy recommendations.
During meetings, the NOSB discusses agenda items and votes on recommendations in a public forum.
Why It Matters: Decisions made at NOSB meetings directly impact National List materials, certification standards, and the future of organic integrity in the U.S.