New Contact Information For AMS Programs
USDA
New Contact Information For AMS Programs
Members who participate or wish to participate in such USDA Agricultural Marketing Service programs as the National Organic Program, Export Verification Programs and the Non-Hormone Treated Cattle and The Pork for the European Union programs should note the following new contact information:
- USDA ISO Guide 65 Program and the National Organic Program
Samantha Simon (Quality/Accreditation Manager)
Samantha.Simon@usda.gov
(540) 361-7640 ext. 103
- USDA Process Verified Program
Quality Systems Assessment Programs
(including the Export Verification Programs and the Non-Hormone Treated Cattle Program) and the Pork for the European Union Program
Diana Young (primary contact)
Diana.Young@usda.gov
(540) 361-7640 ext. 107
Samantha Simon (secondary contact)
Samantha.Simon@usda.gov
(540) 361-7640 ext. 103
As always, if you are unable to contact either Samantha or Diana, you may also contact:
Jim Riva
James.Riva@usda.gov
(540) 361-7640 ext. 100
Industry News
New Canadian Wood Packing Rules March 17, 2008
The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) reports that members who ship between the United States and Canada need to be aware that wood packing material (WPM) is no longer exempt from the ISPM 15 marking requirements. Until now, WPM originating in the United States and destined for Canada was exempt from the WPM requirements. Just last week the United States and Canada agreed to end the exemption and require all WPM to be treated according to the standard. Implementation is being staged in over two years, with the exact enforcement date to be announced.
The New Wood Packing Material Requirements can be read online as well as an AgTC update on the Port of Los Angeles Final Truck Plan.
USDA
New Contact Information For AMS Programs
Members who participate or wish to participate in such USDA Agricultural Marketing Service programs as the National Organic Program, Export Verification Programs and the Non-Hormone Treated Cattle and The Pork for the European Union programs should note the following new contact information:
- USDA ISO Guide 65 Program and the National Organic Program
Samantha Simon (Quality/Accreditation Manager)
Samantha.Simon@usda.gov
(540) 361-7640 ext. 103
- USDA Process Verified Program
Quality Systems Assessment Programs
(including the Export Verification Programs and the Non-Hormone Treated Cattle Program) and the Pork for the European Union Program
Diana Young (primary contact)
Diana.Young@usda.gov
(540) 361-7640 ext. 107
Samantha Simon (secondary contact)
Samantha.Simon@usda.gov
(540) 361-7640 ext. 103
As always, if you are unable to contact either Samantha or Diana, you may also contact:
Jim Riva
James.Riva@usda.gov
(540) 361-7640 ext. 100
Industry News
New Canadian Wood Packing Rules March 17, 2008
The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) reports that members who ship between the United States and Canada need to be aware that wood packing material (WPM) is no longer exempt from the ISPM 15 marking requirements. Until now, WPM originating in the United States and destined for Canada was exempt from the WPM requirements. Just last week the United States and Canada agreed to end the exemption and require all WPM to be treated according to the standard. Implementation is being staged in over two years, with the exact enforcement date to be announced.
The New Wood Packing Material Requirements can be read online as well as an AgTC update on the Port of Los Angeles Final Truck Plan.