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Resource Center: Regulations

For the purposes of this website and the NOP, the term “regulations” and the term “standards” are used interchangeably. The following links contain information on NOP regulations, policies, procedures, notices, and reference documents.

Civil Justice Reform Analysis (PDF)

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) (Standards)

Federal Register Notices

Federal Register: National Organic Program; Final Rule (Published 12/21/00) (PDF)

National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (Materials List)

NOP Draft Guidance Documents

The USDA Organic Seal

Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA) (PDF) [As amended through Public Law 109-97, November. 10, 2005]

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Program Handbook

Regulatory Flexibility Act Analysis (RFA) (PDF)

Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIA) (PDF)

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMR) (PDF)


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