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Strengthening Organic Food Standards: Faster Recommendation Implementation

This act aims to speed up changes in organic food regulations. This means that expert recommendations on organic products will become law more quickly, potentially affecting the quality and availability of organic products on the market. Consumers can expect greater transparency and consistency in organic product labeling.
Key points
Accelerated implementation of organic food standard recommendations, potentially impacting the quality and credibility of organic products.
Increased transparency in the organic food regulation process, with public access to information and opportunities for comment.
Introduction of annual audits for organic certifying agents, enhancing market oversight and ensuring compliance with new requirements.
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Print number: 117_HR_2918
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Process start date: 2021-04-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2918.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Accelerated implementation of organic food standard recommendations, potentially impacting the quality and credibility of organic products.
  • Increased transparency in the organic food regulation process, with public access to information and opportunities for comment.
  • Introduction of annual audits for organic certifying agents, enhancing market oversight and ensuring compliance with new requirements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Agriculture Environment