National Organic Standards Board Solicits Nominations to Fill Five Vacancies

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
April 16, 2010

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has requested nominations for five upcoming vacancies.

The 15-member board is charged with developing and recommending a proposed National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. NOSB is seeking two organic producers, two “consumer/public interest” individuals and a USDA-accredited certifying agent to serve five-year terms. Written nominations must be postmarked on or before July 17, 2010. See Federal Register, March 22, 2010.

Categories: Department of Agriculture, Issue 345, Legislation, Regulations and Standards
Tags: organic

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National Organic Standards Board Solicits Nominations to Fill Five Vacancies

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