National Organic Program; Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food
organic · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2024-12-23 · Effective 2025-02-21 · 89 FR 104367
Document
Document number
2024-30211
Federal Register citation
89 FR 104367
CFR reference
7 CFR 205
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
organic
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2024-12-23
Effective date
2025-02-21
USDA docket
Doc. No. AMS-NOP-22-0063
Abstract
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is amending the USDA organic regulations to clarify standards for organic mushrooms and organic pet food. The topics addressed by the rule include mushroom substrate composition and sourcing of mushroom spawn in organic mushroom production, composting requirements for organic mushroom production, composition and labeling requirements for organic pet food, and the use of certain synthetic substances, including taurine, in organic pet food.