Form: EFFECT

Notice of Effectiveness

April 18, 2012

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Notice of Effectiveness

Effectiveness Date: April 18, 2012 3:00 P.M.
Form: S-1
CIK: 0001074828
Company Name: VISUALANT INC
File Number: 333-180525