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RIN: 0581-AD20

Publication ID: Fall 2013

Title: National Organic Program, Organic Pet Food Standards
Abstract: The National Organic Program (NOP) is establishing national standards governing the marketing of organically produced agricultural products. In 2004, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) initiated the development of organic pet food standards, which had not been incorporated into the NOP regulations, by forming a task force which included pet food manufacturers, organic consultants, etc. Collectively, these experts drafted organic pet food standards consistent with the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, Food and Drug Administration requirements, and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Model Regulations for Pet and Specialty Pet Food. The AAFCO regulations are scientifically-based regulations for voluntary adoption by State jurisdictions to ensure the safety, quality and effectiveness of feed. In November 2008, the NOSB approved a final recommendation for organic pet food standards incorporating the provisions drafted by the pet food task force.
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 205
Legal Authority: 7 USC 6501

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	09/00/2014
Final Action	09/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, Tribal
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes
Agency Contact: Melissa Bailey Associate Deputy Administrator, Specialty Crops Program Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service 14th & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250 Phone:202 720-6394 Email: melissa.bailey@usda.gov