National Organic Program: National List of Allowed an Prohibited Substances per October 2021, October 2022, and October 2024 Recommendations (Crops and Livestock)

Type of Action: Proposed Rule

Overview:

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has published a proposed rule regarding organic regulations related to organic crop and livestock production. Proposed changes include allowing carbon dioxide in organic crop production and meloxicam for pain treatment in organic livestock production. Entities that may be affected by this proposed rule include organic crop and/or livestock producers, as well as individuals or business entities considering organic certification for crop and/or livestock production. Comments must be received by May 22, 2026.