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National Organic Program
 
The Organic Seal  
USDA Organic Seal in 4 Color
How is use of the USDA Organic seal protected?

 
People who sell or label a product "organic" when they know it does not meet USDA standards can be fined up to $11,000 for each violation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USDA Organic Seal in black and white

 

 

 

 

 

Organic Seal Pantone Matching System (PMS) Colors  
  • Green = PMS 348

 
  • Brown = PMS 175

 
See Also
 
  Placement of Organic Seal on Product  
 
  National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances  
 
  NOP Regulations  
 
  Questions? See NOP-AQSS  
 
 
  Last Modified Date: 02/04/2010