Organic Perspectives Newsletter

This newsletter contains reports on organics from around the world gleaned from U.S. attaché reports, trips made by FAS staff, and other sources. The newsletter also covers items of interest about the U.S. national organic program and the domestic organic industry. A list of upcoming conferences, trade shows and other events is included in every issue.

September/October edition available now!  NEW!
Versions: .pdf and .doc

Announcements

Organic Buyer Alerts!  Announcements of organic products available from U.S. exporters. Includes product descriptions and company contact information. NEW!

Health Ingredients Europe -  U.S. companies are invited to participate in the U.S. pavilion!  Flyer in .pdf format | Flyer in .doc format. 

Reports Explore South Korean, Mexican Markets for U.S. Organic Product.  Press release from the Organic Trade Association includes links to the reports.

Check out new areas of the site!  Resources has been broken out to include a new section dedicated to news, publications and research organizations!

News & Information

USDA/FAS Press Releases

Attaché Reports - Links to country specific attaché reports about organic markets overseas. NEW!  Croatia and South Korea Reports.

USDA Report: Status of U.S. Organic Agriculture - 3/ 2000

Organic Agricultural Products: Marketing & Trade Resources (.pdf) - NEW!  Updated version from the National Agricultural Library

Farm Bill - Support for Organics 

FAS AgExporter Magazine Articles and Division Reports on Organics - NEW!  Articles on Taiwan and Singapore!

Exporting and Buying Organic Products

Hot Markets! - Periodic Organic Product Headlines from USDA-FAS Exporter Guides. Find out what countries have the most potential for U.S. organic product exports! 

Exporting Organic:  Are You Ready For The Challenge? -`  Powerpoint presentation by FAS Staff.

OTA Offers On-Line Directory of Organic Exports - Press release from OTA (Organic Trade Association), an FAS Cooperator. 

Looking to buy U.S. organic products? 
     Visit Buying U.S. Products!

Need help exporting organic products? 
     Visit Exporter Assistance!

Resources

Links:  Trade Associations 

Resources:  United States - FAS Resources (Export Certification) and USDA Agencies 

Resources:  International - Country Specific and International:  Organizations, Standards, Regulations, and Information. 

Resources:  News, Publications and Research Organizations - U.S. and International Organic Industry. NEW!

Calendar of Events for the Organic Industry - Trade Shows! 

US Mission to the EU Organic Foods Web Page 

International Trade Data

Organic Policy and Regulations  

USDA's National Organic Program  

• Export Certificate Procedures and Accompanying Documentation (Includes information on export arrangements and and recognition agreements with Japan, New Zealand, Quebec, United Kingdom, Denmark and British Columbia.)
  
• When does organic product have to be labeled "For Export Only"?

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)

• TTB Notice No. 7 - Organic Claims in Labeling and Advertising of Alcohol Beverages (.pdf)
• Frequently Asked Questions: Organic Alcohol

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (.pdf) - Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 2003-1: Labeling of Pesticide Products under the National Organic Program.