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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How to Participate
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) invites the public to submit written comments and/or provide oral comments at its Spring 2026 business meeting.
Written public comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET May 4, 2026.
Requests for oral comment speaking slots must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET April 27, 2026.
Written Comments
Please submit feedback on the NOSB Subcommittee proposals via Regulations.gov. (Docket # AMS-NOP-25-0914). The deadline to submit written comments is 11:59 p.m. ET on May 4, 2026.
Go to Regulations.gov and search for docket # AMS-NOP-25-0914.
- Choose the “Documents” tab
- Under the Notice for the meeting choose the “Comment Button”
- Read the “Commenters Checklist” for best practices and submit your comment. See page for accepted file formats.
- To submit a comment on behalf of multiple commenters, click “upload attachment with multiple comment submissions”, and you will be prompted to provide the total number of comments. This number will be reflected in the overall comment count.
Oral Comments
Oral comment registration is open. The deadline to register for an oral comment slot is 11:59 p.m. ET on April 27, 2026, or until capacity is reached. Once capacity is reached, the registration forms will close automatically.
The Board will hear comments during the dates and times shown below. Please note the time zone.
Tues., Tuesday, May 5 and Thursday, May 7 from Noon - 5:00 pm Eastern, virtually via Zoom.
Tues., May 12, in person in Omaha, Nebraska, approximately 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. CT.
Click here to register to speak during the webinar.
Click here to register to speak during the in-person meeting in Omaha.
- Commenters will be scheduled in the order in which they registered. Scheduling requests may be accommodated where possible.
- Commenters are limited to one, 3-minute speaking slot.
- Once you submit your registration request, you will receive an email with more detailed instructions for providing oral testimony, including the Zoom links to join the webinars.
- If you signed up for oral comment but can no longer speak, please notify Michelle Arsenault at michelle.arsenault@usda.gov.
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.