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.

The National Organic Program will be conducting training sessions on the Access to Pasture final rule. The next one-day session is scheduled for March 24, 2010 in Albany, NY. Accredited certifying agents and other interested parties are welcome to register for the training. Learn more about the upcoming training sessions here.

NOP has issued a policy statement concerning Sunset Review.

NOP has made additions to the accreditation renewal decisions on a first round of certifying agents.

The following ACAs have been updated:

NOP has issued a policy statement concerning organic yeast.

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