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The USDA’s National Organic Program develops and enforces the standards for organic crops, livestock, and agricultural products so consumers can feel confident purchasing organic goods. The organic standards set specific requirements for different types of products.
Organic certification is a certification process for producers of organic food and other organic agricultural products. [1] In general, any business directly involved in food production can be certified, including seed suppliers, farmers, food processors, retailers and restaurants.
Organic Accreditation authorizes private, foreign, or state organizations to certify farms or processing facilities. Certifying agents are accredited by the USDA and are responsible for making sure USDA organic products meet all organic standards. Access a list of USDA-accredited certifiers.
Organic certification verifies that your farm or handling facility complies with the USDA organic regulations. Once you are certified, you can sell, label, and represent your products as organic.
Organic is one of the most heavily regulated and closely monitored food systems in the U.S. Prescriptive regulations cover the growing, handling, and processing of organic fresh produce and other foods. Any product labeled as organic must be USDA certified. U.S. organic standards require:
The USDA organic label is backed by a certification system that verifies farmers or handling facilities located anywhere in the world comply with the USDA Organic Regulations. Certification entails five steps: STEP 1: Develop an organic system plan.
NOP is a federal regulatory program that develops and enforces consistent national standards for organically produced agricultural products sold in the United States. NOP also accredits third-party organizations to certify that farms and businesses meet the national organic standards.
About Organic Certification. Becoming an Accredited Certifier; Database of Organic Farms and Businesses; Factsheets: Learn the Basics; Getting Certified Organic; Is Organic an Option for Me? Organic Labeling; USDA Organic Standards
In this article we’ll give an overview of the three most important clean food certifications—USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified and NSF Gluten-Free—, their benefits and why NSF is the best choice if you’re looking for an experienced third-party certification body.
There are four distinct labeling categories for organic products – 100 percent organic, organic, “made with” organic ingredients, and specific organic ingredients. In the “100 Percent Organic” category, products must be made up of 100 percent certified organic ingredients.