Form: EFFECT

Notice of Effectiveness

October 25, 2012

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

Notice of Effectiveness

Effectiveness Date: October 25, 2012
Accession Number: 0001199835-12-000696
Submission Type: POS AM
CIK: 0001074828
Company Name: VISUALANT INC
File Number: 333-180525