AMS to Propose Alignment with FDA on Vitamins in Organic Food & Infant Formula
The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service issued a January 9, 2012 press release announcing that it will publish a proposed rule on January 12, 2012, under the National Organic Program (NOP) addressing the use of vitamins and minerals in organic foods…
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and infant formula. The proposed rule would align the organic standards with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules and provide a clear list of vitamins and minerals that are allowed in organic products. Once finalized, these changes will increase consumer confidence that organic foods are consistent both with FDA rules and the principles of organic production.