News & Research
Stay up-to-date on the latest from OCIA International, our operators, and the organic industry.News: Updates from the Organic Industry
We’ve compiled the latest news from the organic industry to help you stay up-to-date on industry innovations and regulatory updates.
U.S. and Mexico Keep Organic Trade Open
Mexico’s agriculture secretariat (SADER) has extended the deadline for U.S. organic exports to be certified to its Organic Products Law (LPO). U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack met with his counterpart Secretary Victor Villalobos, and they agreed to extend the...
OCIA Organic Farm Starts Series Goes Virtual
Join OCIA staff and certified organic board members on May 4th, 2021 for a virtual, OCIA Organic Farm Starts Series from noon-3pm (CST). The certification process will be discussed and organic farmers will share their experiences and answer questions. Click the link...
R & E Scholarship Recipient 2021
R & E Scholarship Recipient
Organic Farmer of the year
The 2021 OCIA R & E Farmer of the Year was recognized at OCIA's virtual, Annual Membership Meeting. Click to view this full News Release
National Organic Standards Board Spring 2021 Meeting
The public comment period is now open for the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Spring 2021 Meeting. Interested parties are encouraged to review the online meeting materials and provide feedback on topics included on the agenda. Meeting materials available...
Certification of Inspections
Please be aware that the United Kingdom requires (just like the EU) that Certification of Inspections (COIs) be issued prior to shipment. The UK has adopted the EU regulations for organic, so all requirements are the same—the only difference is the COI is issued...
Clarification on C.11 of the Canada Organic Regime (COR) Operating Manual – Slaughter facilities
The CFIA has provided this clarification on slaughter facilities to certifiers. Operations should be aware of this information, so they can choose the best options available for their situation: Part 13 of SFCR does not require operators conducting slaughtering...
NOP Changing Approach to Organic Oversight in India
As organic supply chains continue to evolve over time, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) continues to monitor different markets and global organic systems to protect farms and businesses around the world that are following...
Stop Use Notice due to Prohibited Substances in AGRO GOLD WS
On December 4, 2020 OCIA received notice from the State of California as well as the National Organic Program regarding Agro Gold WS. The State of Washington issued a stop sale order on December 17, 2020. An edited version of the NOP's communication is below....