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Below you will find our most recent press releases.

OMRI Seeks Canadian Project Committee Members

(February 9, 2012) The committee’s primary goal will be to explore the regulatory environment in Canada, to advise OMRI regarding Canadian standards for materials, and to help establish an OMRI review program that will serve the needs of the Canadian organic community. The committee will be temporary, and participation is strictly voluntary.

OMRI Announces Faster Reviews

(November 2, 2011) OMRI's Review Program is now functioning more smoothly than ever, responding swiftly to growing industry demand for professional, third party review of products for organic use.

OMRI Announces Contract with U.S. Department of Agriculture

(October 18, 2011) OMRI and the USDA have signed a landmark contract to produce a comprehensive list of substances permitted for organic crop production.

AB 856 Update

(September 1, 2011) On August 24th, the National Organic Program (NOP) posted a letter dated July 12, 2011, on its website .

OMRI Announces New Board Members

(August 8, 2011) OMRI (The Organic Materials Review Institute) would like to announce the appointment of Tina Ellor, Gwendolyn Wyard, and Paul Sachs to the OMRI Board of Directors. OMRI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is the premier materials review organization for the U.S. organic industry.

Public Comment Period Ends July 8 for AB 856

(June 27, 2011) The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced a public comment period for amendments to the draft regulations that implement the new law (AB 856) requiring registration and review of Organic Input Materials (OIM) used in California.

OMRI and IOIA Debut Crop Inputs Webinar

(June 10, 2011) OMRI and IOIA (the International Organic Inspectors Association) will begin offering joint webinars with a focus on inputs used in organic production. The first webinar in the series, scheduled for August 1, will focus on crop inputs.

New Management Structure for the OMRI Review Program

(June 1, 2011) In step with the continued growth of the organization, OMRI has improved the management structure of its Review Program. Effective on June 1st, the previous position of Review Program Manager has been divided among three separate positions. Lindsay Fernandez-Salvador will continue to provide quality, professional oversight to the Review Program in the new position of

OMRI Announces Updated Fees

(May 19, 2011) To continue providing exceptional service, OMRI is implementing a fee increase effective June 17, 2011, in conjunction with the beginning of our fiscal year. Previous increases have occurred at the beginning of the calendar year.

OMRI Applauds Port Organic Products Indictment

(March 11, 2011) OMRI (the Organic Materials Review Institute) today applauded the indictment of Kenneth Nelson, Jr., president of Port Organic Products, Ltd.

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