Introduction to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)


The is the regulatory program that oversees organic agriculture and, along with accredited certifiers, enforces the organic regulations. The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), a federal Advisory Board, represents the organic community through its membership and activities and provides advice to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the NOP on organic issues.

This introduces why the NOSB is important to the regulatory process and explains how you can get involved.

Introductory Statement

Learn about how the NOSB shares feedback from organic stakeholders with the NOP and how you can provide input or serve on the Board.

Key Questions

What does the NOSB do and why is it important? How does the Board work? How do I apply if I am interested in serving on it?

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