AMSFinal Rule
National Organic Program: Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food
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Summary
This regulation expands the federal organic certification program to include mushrooms and pet food products, making it easier for producers to label and sell these items as organic. The change helps consumers find certified organic options in these categories and gives farmers clearer standards for growing organic mushrooms and producing organic pet food.
Key Points
- 1Mushrooms and pet food can now be officially certified as organic under federal standards, giving producers a clear pathway to market these products
- 2Consumers will be able to identify genuinely organic mushrooms and pet food through the USDA organic label, rather than relying on unclear marketing claims
- 3The regulation establishes specific growing and production requirements that mushroom farmers and pet food manufacturers must follow to earn organic certification
- 4This creates new business opportunities for farmers and companies willing to meet organic standards in these previously unregulated product categories
- 5The rule took effect in February 2025 and is managed by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service
Key Dates
Published
February 10, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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