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News from the Q | Quality Assurance International Newsletter | November 2011
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Industry News

NSF/ANSI 305 Now Accepts EU certified organic ingredients
Companies formulating personal care products for compliance with NSF/ANSI 305 are now able to source from both US NOP and EU-certified organic ingredients suppliers. >Read More

Regulatory Updates

Canada and the EU Reach Agreement for Organic Equivalency
The NOP updated the Program Handbook in May 2011 with new guidance on several areas of organic production. QAI offers this overview. >Read More

QAI's Moctezuma Appointed to USDA Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee
Kasey Moctezuma of QAI has been appointed to serve on the USDA's Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Processed Foods. Moctezuma will join other leaders in lending her expertise in international trade policy and organic certification.
>Read More
Organic Trade Association launches Organic Trade Resource Guide website
The OTA has unveiled a new Organic Trade Resource Guide website to help facilitate international trade in organic agricultural products.
>Read More from OTA
A Gluten-Free Label Consumers Can Trust
A new science-based gluten-free certification program is now available from QAI and the healthcare nonprofit National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA). 
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USDA Caution on Organic Fraud from China
The Department of Agriculture is warning organic distributors and processors to be aware of a fraudulent organic certificate being circulated by an uncertified operation in China.
>Read More from Food Safety News
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In the Spotlight: Get to know Greta and Kelly from QAI's parent company NSF International
To help you get to know QAI better, we feature different QAI team members in each e-newsletter. This e-newsletter features Greta Houlahan, Senior Communications Manager, and Kelly Nichols, Communications Coordinator, from QAI's parent company, NSF International.
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QAI Has Moved!
As a reminder, QAI has moved Suites within our building. Our address is now 9191 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92122.

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Upcoming Events
Be sure to visit QAI at these upcoming events! >Read More
Upcoming Trainings
Our team of organic experts is committed to providing you high quality training and education. Visit the training schedule to see what's coming up. >Read More
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