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This action seeks comments on proposed amendments to the USDA organic regulations that would clarify production and handling requirements for a) organic pet food standards and b) organic mushrooms.  These products are currently certified organic to the standards for similar products like those for human consumption (pet food) or for crops (mushrooms). The proposed action seeks to increase regulatory certainty for these markets.  Past National Organic Standards Board recommendations, public comments from the National Organic Program's March 2022 public listening session, and input from mushroom and pet food stakeholders have indicated a need for this rule.