Organic Insights Magazine - Spring 2023

Organic Insights / Spring 2023 / 15

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has moved to close existing loopholes in the National Organic Program (NOP) and increase surveillance in a crackdown on organic fraud. The Department has issued new guidelines for what amounts to the biggest changes in the NOP since they were first published in 1990. Amendments under the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Rule will serve to uphold confidence in organic products, build consistent certification practices, and improve transparency and product traceability. Central to the changes is the requirement for exporters to develop an organic fraud prevention plan as part of their Organic System Plan (OSP). To assist compliance, the Organic Trade Association (OTA), which represents some 10,000 growers in the US, has developed a voluntary Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions training program, which includes a risk-based process for developing and implementing a fraud prevention plan. NASAA Organic is pleased to announce that we are the first Supporting Partner of the OTA’s anti-fraud program outside of the US and Europe. As an expert partner, we can provide advice to operators exporting to the US on completing the OTA’s online training, and in developing and evaluating their NASAA ORGANIC , NOW A SUPPORTING PARTNER OF THE OTA ORGANIC FRAUD PREVENTION PROGRAM

fraud prevention plan. Further information

We are committed to supporting our current and future certified operators to comply with the new requirements within the given timeline. Contact the NASAA Organic team on +61 8 7231 7700 or email info@nasaa.com.au.