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Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Food Standards

The CIAO Act aims to ensure that organic food standards are regularly updated to reflect the latest data and practices. This means consumers can be more confident in the quality and authenticity of organic products, while producers will need to adapt to evolving requirements, potentially affecting the availability and prices of some products.
Key points
Mandates regular review and update of organic food standards at least every five years.
Ensures public participation in the amendment process, allowing citizens to submit improvement proposals.
Requires consideration of the latest scientific, ecological, market, and research data when implementing standard changes.
Aims to increase trust in certified organic products through continuous improvement of regulations.
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Print number: 118_HR_5973
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Process start date: 2023-10-25
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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 118_HR_5973.

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 2023-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates regular review and update of organic food standards at least every five years.
  • Ensures public participation in the amendment process, allowing citizens to submit improvement proposals.
  • Requires consideration of the latest scientific, ecological, market, and research data when implementing standard changes.
  • Aims to increase trust in certified organic products through continuous improvement of regulations.
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. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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