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USDA Organic Seal
The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. The NOP also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today's News  
March 16, 2009

 

 

 

 
NOP has made additions to the accreditation renewal decisions on a first round of certifying agents. Follow this link for talking points and a table of the renewal status of all ACAs (PDF).

 
The following ACAs have been added:
  • CAAE Certification Service

 

 
March 12, 2009

 

 

 
March 11, 2009

 
NOP has made additions to the accreditation renewal decisions on a first round of certifying agents. Follow this link for talking points and a table of the renewal status of all ACAs (PDF).

 
The following ACAs have been added:
  • BioHellas S.A.
  • AUS-QUAL Pty. Ltd.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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