The final organic food rule is the culmination of a decade-long process. In 1990, legislation sponsored by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) set up the National Organic Program at the USDA and required that standards be developed for organic foods. In 1997, USDA proposed its first set of organic food standards, which allowed the use of sewage sludge fertilizer, genetic engineering, and irradiation in organic food production.
by Bette Hileman | January 08, 2001
—Dirt, soil, and organic matter “” The cover story “Regenerating Degraded Dirt” (C&EN, March 7, page 40) was very interesting and informative. In some cases, the article may have been about dirt, but in large part, it was about soil. The one thing farmers all over the world can do is increase the organic matter going into their soil. The soil, agriculture, food production, and population of Earth all benefit from this addition no matter the form of the organic matter. Plant and animal matter and mixtures of the two, both composted and uncomposted, can be added to soil whether or not a farmer’s farm becomes organic. Cover and green manure crops, when incorporated into soil without harvesting, also increase soil’s organic matter content. The exception is that involving human waste and uncomposted organic animal matter may lead to the spread of disease and is not recommended. This is true organic matter, but it is also dream organic matter. In reality, working with undecomposed organic matter increases all agricultural, farm, food, and gardening workloads, primarily in getting and keeping organic matter in and on the field.
July 04, 2016
GOVERNMENT & POLICY GOVERNMENT & POLICY , 1 Volume 79, Number 2 CENEAR 79 2 p. 24 ISSN 0009-2347 Four types of 'organic' labels approved Under new regulations, the Department of Agriculture has established four types of organic labels for foods: 100% organic--must contain only organic ingredients. USDA organic seal may be used on product. Organic--must contain at least 95% organic ingredients by weight. USDA organic seal may be used on product. Made with organic ingredients--must contain at least 70% organic ingredients and up to three of them may be listed on the front of the package. Processed products with less than 70% organic ingredients--may have organic ingredients listed on the information panel, but the word "organic" is not permitted on the front of the package. Chemical & Engineering News Copyright © 1 American Chemical Society > cen 79 2
January 08, 2001
—Roche and Takeda try organ on a chip “” Emulate, developer of a chip that mimics human organs for use in drug discovery and development, has formed partnerships with Roche and Takeda Pharmaceutical. Roche will use Emulate’s Human Emulation System in place of lab animals to run drug safety and efficacy tests.
by Rick Mullin | February 26, 2018
Logan, Organizer, Presiding Bioorganic Chemistry R. E. Minto, Organizer, Presiding Capillary Electrophoresis N. D. Danielson, Organizer, Presiding Carbocyclic Nucleosides/Nucleotides: Chemistry and Biology C. Caperelli, Organizer, Presiding Chemical Education M. A. deLong, Presiding Chemical Sensors I H.
March 27, 2000
—Breakthrough Award To 'Organic Reactions' “” The well-known and loved book series "Organic Reactions" received the ACS Division of the History of Chemistry's (HIST) Citation for Chemical Breakthrough award on June 10 at the 41st National Organic Symposium in Boulder, Colo. "Organic Reactions," one of Roger Adams' enduring legacies, was originally conceptualized in 1939, and the first of its now 70 volumes appeared in 1942.
by Linda Raber | August 10, 2009
—Organic Division Invites Nominations For Awards “” The American Chemical Society’s Division of Organic Chemistry seeks nominations for the Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry, which recognizes graduating seniors who display a significant aptitude for organic chemistry and encourages further interest in the field. Chemistry departments are invited to select a top graduating senior student majoring in either chemistry or biochemistry who has demonstrated excellence in organic chemistry based on a combination of research experience, coursework, and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry. The deadline for nominations is March 15.
by Linda Wang | February 15, 2016
NEWS OF THE WEEK NEWS OF THE WEEK March 13, 2000 Volume 78, Number 11 CENEAR 78 11 p. 11 ISSN 0009-2347 [Previous Story][Next Story] USDA Sets Standards For Organic Foods Bette Hileman The Department of Agriculture has proposed regulations governing the fast-growing organic foods industry. The rules would ban the use of genetically engineered organisms, application of sewage sludge as fertilizer, and irradiation of any food to be labeled organic.
by Bette Hileman | March 13, 2000
—Undergraduate Award In Organic Chemistry “” Nominations are being accepted for the Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry, sponsored by the ACS Division of Organic Chemistry. The award recognizes undergraduates in their senior year who are majoring in either chemistry or biochemistry and have demonstrated excellence in organic chemistry.
by Linda Wang | March 09, 2015