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National Organic Program
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Program Description
NOP is authorized by the organic food
production act of 1990, title xxi of the
1990 farm bill. The program establishes
national standards for products labeled
as organic, requires mandatory
certification of organically labeled
products and provides for USDA
oversight of state and private agencies
that certify producers of organic goods.
Contact
Arthur Neal
USDA-AMS,
1400 Independence Ave., SW,
Room 2646,
Washington, DC 20250.
Phone: (202) 690-3162
Email: Arthur.Neal@usda.gov
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