Start Date
October 27, 2026 12:00 pm Eastern
End Date
October 29, 2026 5:00 pm Eastern
Location
Virtual
The National Organic Standards Board (Board) will meet to discuss the following topics: substances petitioned for addition to, or deletion from, the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List); substances due to sunset from the National List in 2028; and recommendations on organic policies.
The Board typically meets twice per year. Prior to meetings, the Board reviews written public comments and listens to oral public comments. During meetings, the Board discusses agenda items and then votes on recommendations to the Secretary in a public forum. Additional meeting information, including links to join virtually, will be posted below as it becomes available. For information on previous meetings, visit the NOSB meetings page.
National Organic Standards Board Fall 2026 Meeting dates:
Public Comment Webinars
- Day 1: Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern
- Day 2: Thursday, Oct. 22 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern
Public Meeting
- Day 1: Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern
- Day 2: Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern
- Day 3: Thursday, Oct. 29 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern
The meetings are free, open to the public, and no registration is required, except to sign up for oral comments. Please note time zones listed above and in the meeting agenda.
Meeting Resources
Meeting materials, including the agenda, documents for public inspection, and instructions for providing written and/or oral comments will be added prior to the meeting as they become available.
How to Participate
The National Organic Standards Board (Board) invites the public to submit written comments and/or provide oral comments at its Fall 2026 business meeting.
Links to the public comment docket and the oral comment registration form will be posted once they are available.
Questions? Contact NOSB Advisory Committee Specialist Michelle Arsenault at (202) 997-0115, or michelle.arsenault@usda.gov.