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Understanding Federal Regulations on Onions

For stakeholders in agriculture, food safety, and import-export sectors, keeping up with federal regulations on onions is critical. Onions, a staple in the culinary world, are also a significant agricultural product subject to various federal guidelines driven by health, safety, and commercial standards. These can include phytosanitary measures, import regulations, and food labeling requirements, impacting not only domestic producers but also international exporters aiming to enter the U.S. market.

Industries and Professionals Targeted by Onion Regulations

  1. Agricultural Professionals and Farmers: Rules around pesticides, organic labeling, and crop safety directly affect planting and harvest schedules.
  2. Food Safety Specialists: Ensuring compliance with FDA guidelines for processing and handling onions to prevent foodborne illnesses.
  3. Import-Export Businesses: Changes in trade tariffs, import restrictions, and sanitary certifications that impact international supply chains.

Why Monitor Onion-Related Regulations?

Monitoring onion regulations is essential for businesses to:

  • Ensure Compliance: Staying within the bounds of law by adapting quickly to changes in safety and trade regulations.
  • Optimize Supply Chains: Adjust logistics and operations according to changes in import-export laws and tariffs.
  • Mitigate Risks: Anticipate and respond to new regulations that can affect operational procedures or product formulations.

Recent Trends and Impacts

With the increasing emphasis on food safety and international trade dynamics, changes in onion regulations often reflect broader shifts in agricultural policy and trade relations. For instance, recent discussions in the Federal Register have focused on streamlining import procedures and updating organic certification processes, highlighting a broader regulatory focus on sustainable and safe agricultural practices.

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Latest Documents

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This final rule implements a recommendation from the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2023-2024 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.05 to $0.08 per 50-pound container or equivalent for Sout...
Rule Aug 21, 2024
This final rule implements a recommendation from the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee) to reestablish the districts in the production area and reapportion representation on the Committee. This action reduces the number of districts from two to...
Rule Aug 02, 2024
This final rule implements a recommendation from the Idaho- Eastern Oregon Onion Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2023-2024 and subsequent fiscal periods. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely...
Rule May 24, 2024
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2023-2024 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.05 to $0.08 per 50-pound container or equivalent...
Proposed Rule Apr 24, 2024
This proposed rule invites comments on implementing a recommendation from the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee) to reestablish the districts in the production area and reapportion representation on the Committee. This rulemaking would reduce th...
Proposed Rule Apr 08, 2024
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2023-2024 and subsequent fiscal periods. The proposed assessment rate would remain in ef...
Proposed Rule Dec 12, 2023
This rule implements a recommendation from the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2023 and subsequent fiscal periods. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unle...
Rule Oct 10, 2023
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2023 and subsequent fiscal periods. The proposed assessment rate would remain in...
Proposed Rule Jun 16, 2023
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is withdrawing the proposed rule to terminate the Federal marketing order regulating the handling of onions grown in South Texas and the rules and regulations issued thereunder, and the proposed corresponding...
Proposed Rule Feb 21, 2023
This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible producers of onions grown in South Texas to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of onions produced in the production area.
Proposed Rule Jul 08, 2022
This rule invites comments on the proposed termination of the Federal marketing order regulating the handling of onions grown in South Texas and the rules and regulations issued thereunder. A corresponding change would be made to the onion import reg...
Proposed Rule Aug 05, 2021
This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible producers of onions grown in South Texas to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of onions produced in the production area.
Proposed Rule Sep 08, 2020
This rule implements a recommendation from the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee) to decrease the assessment rate established for the 2019-20 and subsequent fiscal periods. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified,...
Rule Jun 30, 2020
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee) to decrease the assessment rate established for the 2019-20 and subsequent fiscal periods. The proposed assessment rate would remain in effect indefi...
Proposed Rule Mar 19, 2020
This final rule changes the reporting requirements for certain Irish potatoes, tomatoes, and onions regulated under section 608e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (section 8e). With this change, importers of those regula...
Rule Mar 06, 2020
This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible producers of Vidalia onions to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of Vidalia onions produced in Georgia.
Proposed Rule Sep 27, 2019
This final rule amends Marketing Order No. 956, which regulates the handling of sweet onions grown in the Walla Walla Valley of Southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon. The three amendments, which were proposed by the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Market...
Rule Apr 05, 2019
This final rule amends Marketing Order No. 959, which regulates the handling of onions grown in South Texas. The amendments will reduce the size of the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee) and make necessary conforming changes.
Rule Mar 22, 2019
This document proposes amendments to Marketing Order No. 956, which regulates the handling of sweet onions grown in the Walla Walla Valley of Southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon. The Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee (Committee) recom...
Proposed Rule Dec 14, 2018
This rulemaking proposes amendments to Marketing Order No. 959, which regulates the handling of onions grown in South Texas. The proposed amendments would reduce the size of the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee) and make conforming and clarifyi...
Proposed Rule Jul 30, 2018