NOP Gives Two Year Extension on "Certified Organic By CCOF" Placement Label...
In October 2012 CCOF notified clients that all package labels for organic products must state "Certified Organic by CCOF"BELOW the name and contact information for your operation. The deadline for...
View ArticleNOP Proposes Updates to 17 Substances and 16 New Substances to National List
USDA proposed new updates to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) that include 29 recommendations on 35 substances from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)....
View ArticleOrganic Trade Association Seeks Court Hearing in Animal Welfare Standards...
The Organic Trade Association wants its day in court. The association on Wednesday requested that oral arguments be heard on its lawsuit against the USDA over the department's failure to put into...
View ArticleUSDA Withdraws Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
USDA ignored the pleas of organic producers across the country when it announced its final decision to ignore the organic rulemaking process and withdraw the widely supported Organic Livestock and...
View ArticleUSDA Proposes Expanding Allowance for Elemental Sulfur & Reclassifying...
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a proposed rule to amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List). The proposed rule is based on public input and...
View ArticleUSDA Accepting Comments on GMO Labeling Requirements
USDA is accepting comments on the proposed rule to establish the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.
View ArticleCrop Insurance Options for Organic Farmers and Ranchers
New U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop insurance programs have expanded risk management options for organic farmers and ranchers. Are you curious to know what programs might be a good fit for...
View ArticleCCOF Comments on Proposed GMO Labeling Rules
CCOF submitted a comment to USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) on the proposed Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, or GMO food labeling rule. The deadline for comments was July 3, 2018....
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OTA Releases Full Page Ad in Response to False Claims About Organic
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) placed a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal last week that lists hundreds of chemicals and processes used in conventional food production that are prohibited in...
View ArticleFDA to Hold Public Meetings and Commenting Period on Produce Safety Draft...
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released draft guidance documents for farms to comply with the federal Produce Safety Rule. The Produce Safety Rule establishes science-based...
View ArticleCommercial Availability of Organic Strawberry Starts
The National Organic Program requires that producers search for organic strawberry starts prior to using non-organic starts. CCOF is aware that organic strawberry starts are commercially available from...
View ArticleLetter from CCOF Chair and CEO on Hydroponics and Livestock Certification
Dear CCOF Member, Transparency. Respect. The democratic process. We read these values out loud at every CCOF governance meeting, staff meeting, chapter meeting, and annual meeting. We remind ourselves...
View ArticleGet Food Safety Resources for Farms of All Sizes in CCOF’s FSMA Webinar Library
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) inspections started this year for large produce farms in California and across the United States.
View ArticleOrganic Trade Association Advances Court Battle to Defend Organic Standards
The Organic Trade Association asked the United States District Court to rule in its favor on its organic livestock welfare lawsuit against the USDA.
View ArticleCBD Not Allowed in Food or as a Dietary Supplement
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (also known as the 2018 Farm Bill) legalized hemp and hemp derivatives with <0.3% dry weight THC content. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to...
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