US Issues Notification on Standards for Soybeans

On July 14, 2023, the US Agriculture Marketing Agency published a regulation on revising the “Standards for Soybeans” per 5 U.S.C. 551 et seq., amending regulations, 7 CFR part 800 and part 810, of the United States Grain Standards Act.

The scope of the document highlights the following points:

• Removing soybeans of other colors (SBOC) as an official factor;
• Revising Grades and grade requirements for soybeans;
• To ensure effectiveness and quality requirements of grain moving in the value chain;
• The scientific study indicates that SBOC does not affect soybean quality;

The regulation will enter into force on September 01st, 2023.

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