Rolnictwo i żywność · 19/09/2012

USDA Finalizes Rule on Synthetic Methionine in Organic Poultry Production

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized a rule to limit synthetic methionine in organic poultry production, reducing the maximum levels allowed after October 1, 2012. The rule, submitted by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) in 2010, sets the maximum levels at 2 pounds per ton for laying and broiler chickens and 3 pounds per ton for turkeys and other poultry.