Organic is built on trust, transparency, and a rigorous set of standards that protect the value of the USDA Organic seal from farm to marketplace. The Organic Trade Association works to strengthen organic integrity by advocating for clear, consistent, and enforceable standards that support organic businesses, protect consumers, and advance continuous improvement across the sector.
Through member engagement, public comments, policy analysis, and participation in the National Organic Standards Board process, OTA helps ensure that organic standards remain strong, practical, and responsive to the needs of a growing marketplace.
Explore key resources below to learn more about the standards, policies, and public processes that shape organic.
Organic Standards
Learn how organic standards define the requirements for production, handling, labeling, certification, and enforcement across the organic supply chain.
Organic Standards
Emerging Standards
Explore how new and evolving issues are shaping the future of organic, from marketplace claims to innovations that may impact organic integrity.
Emerging Standards
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)
Follow OTA’s engagement with the NOSB and learn more about the public advisory process that informs organic rulemaking.
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)
National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances
Understand how materials are reviewed, approved, restricted, or prohibited for use in organic production and handling.
National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances
Comments Filed
View OTA’s public comments on proposed rules, guidance, and policy issues affecting organic agriculture and trade.