ASTA Comments on NOSB Recommendations for Residue Testing
In May 2026, ASTA submitted comments in alignment with the Organic Trade Association on a proposal from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) addressing residue investigations in global supply chains. The comments advocate for establishing a practical pathway to address compliance issues related to trace pesticide residues in organic commodities where no established tolerances exist. ASTA also requested a comparable approach for certain heat-formed or process-formed compounds
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