by Kimberly Austin | Sep 14, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
The latest official Q&As from the Standards Interpretation Committee (SIC) cover a wide range of practical topics for organic operations. This update provides clear rules on day-to-day practices, including permitted treatments for fence posts, clarifying...
by Kimberly Austin | Sep 1, 2026 | News
New tariffs are changing the cost and risk of moving certain goods between Canada and the United States. Organic operators should review affected products, suppliers, classifications and documentation before changing their supply chains. New U.S. tariffs on selected...
by Kimberly Austin | Jul 6, 2026 | News
Effective July 1, 2026, the National Organic Program (NOP) has introduced 29 new Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes for organic products. The new codes are designed to improve tracking of organic imports into the U.S. and strengthen oversight. Key points: All...
by Kimberly Austin | Mar 30, 2026 | News
Revised Canadian Organic Standards Released The newly updated Canadian Organic Standards have been released, as of March 27, 2026. The revised standards are the result of a multi-year review process by representatives of the organic industry – growers, processors,...
by Kimberly Austin | Mar 12, 2024 | News
One of the many initiatives arising from the implementation of the new USDA NOP Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule is the use of a new organic certificate format by all NOP certifiers. These new certificates are issued through the USDA’s Organic Integrity...
by Kimberly Austin | Mar 11, 2024 | News
With the implementation of the USDA NOP’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule on March 19, 2024 many operators have been asking for clarification on the new rules found regarding Non-Retail Container Labeling. To assist our clients in navigating these new...
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