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NOP Fact Sheets

NOP fact sheets briefly summarize NOP policies and are not themselves official NOP policy. Please refer to the USDA organic regulations or the Program Handbook for official NOP Policy. All fact sheets are in PDF format.

Overview: 2012 List of Certified Organic Operations (Published March 2013)

Organic Livestock Requirements (Published February 2013)

Organic Wine: Oversight, Labeling, and Trade (Published December 2012)

USDA Oversight of Organic Products (Updated November 2012)

From OFPA to 10 Years of USDA Organic (Published October 2012)

Labeling Organic Products (Updated September 2012)

What is Organic Certification (Updated June 2012)

Do I Need To Be Certified Organic (Published June 2012)

Identifying, Importing, and Exporting Organic Products (Updated February 2012)

Organic Production and Handling Standards (Updated October 2011)

What is Organic? (Published September 2011)

Certifying Agent Accreditation and Agreements with Foreign Governments (Updated August 2010)

Exploring the Organic Option (Published December 2008)

Cosmetics, Body Care Products, and Personal Care Products Under the National Organic Program Regulations (Published April 2008)

Additional Resources

Guide for Organic Crop Producers

Guide for Organic Livestock Producers

Guide for Organic Processors

Guide to Organic Certification


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Last Modified Date: 03/29/2013



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