Organic production is a system that is managed in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990 (PDF) and regulations in Title 7, Part 205 of the Code of Federal Regulations to respond to site-specific conditions by integrating cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards.

NOSB Meetings Update: The Fall 2010 NOSB Meeting will take place on October 25-28, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin. Additional details will be posted on the NOSB Meetings Page as they become available.

The NOP has issued a memo concerning Pesticide Residue Sampling (PDF).

June 2010 monthly report has been posted.

The following new ACA applicant has achieved NOP accreditation:

Federal Register Notice: National Organic Program; Amendments to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (Crops) (PDF)

AMS Press Release: USDA Publishes Amendments to the National List Of Allowed and Prohibited Substances

Read more in the NOP Newsroom.

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