USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing an amendment to the organic livestock and poultry production requirements, changes that would producers to follow stricter animal welfare rules.
As the demand for organic products continues to grow at a record pace, AMS says the changes are being proposed to ensure consistent application of the USDA organic regulations for organic livestock and poultry operations and maintain confidence in organically labeled products. The proposed changes are based on recommendations by the National Organic Standards Board and incorporate years of public comment and suggestions by stakeholders.