The NOP often enters into settlement agreements with operations, certified and uncertified, and accredited certifiers concerning noncompliance with the USDA organic regulations. Typically, these settlements are executed as alternatives to administrative proceedings that may result in suspension or revocation of certification or accreditation, as well as civil penalties for the knowing sale of products in violation of the USDA organic regulations. Settlement always requires operations to comply with USDA organic regulations and, sometimes, includes specific compliance requirements and/or reduced civil penalties.
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February 9, 2026: Better Bean – Wilson, Oregon
Better Bean withdraws its appeal, waives further appeal rights in this matter and agrees to surrender its organic certification and that if it wishes to become certified organic again, it will need to apply and correct all previous noncompliances, including all noncompliances cited by Quality Assurance International. Better Bean agrees that it will not sell, label or represent products as USDA certified organic and if it sells products as organic prior to becoming certified, it may be subject to civil penalties.
February 3, 2026: J.M.S. Farm – Buckingham, Illinois
J.M.S. Farm withdraws its appeal, waives further appeal rights in this matter and agrees to undergo one unannounced inspection within the next two years.
February 4, 2026: Freshbrew Group USA LP – Houston, Texas
Freshbrew Group USA LP agees to pay a civil penalty of $12,000 and will not represent itself as a USDA certified organic operation unless it becomes certified organic. Freshbrew Group USA LP will not sell, label or represent products as USDA certified organic or use the USDA organic seal without organic certification.
January 30, 2026: Bhagyashree Herbal Farms – Dharsiwa, Raipur, India
Bhagyashree Herbal Farms withdraws its appeal, waives further appeal rights in this matter and agrees to surrender its organic certification and that if it wishes to become certified organic again, it will need to apply and correct all previous noncompliances, including all noncompliances cited by Ecocert SAS. Bhagyashree Herbal Farms agrees that it will not sell, label or represent products as USDA certified organic and if it sells products as organic prior to becoming certified, it may be subject to civil penalties.
January 30, 2026: Invernaderos Hidroponicos La Bonita SAPI de CV – Colon, Queretaro, Mexico
Invernaderos Hidroponicos La Bonita SAPI de CV (Bonita) withdraws its appeal, waives further appeal rights in this matter and agrees to pay overdue outstanding certification fees and surrender its organic certification. Bonita agrees that it will not sell, label or represent products as USDA certified organic.
January 13, 2026: Intermountain Packing, LLC – Idaho Falls, Idaho
Intermountain Packing, LLC withdraws its appeal, waives further appeal rights in this matter and agrees to surrender its organic certification and that if it wishes to become certified organic again, it will need to apply and correct all previous noncompliances, including all noncompliances cited by the National Organic Program resulting in issuance of the Notice of Noncompliance and Proposed Suspension; and the Notice of Denial issued by Where Food Comes From Organic (WFCFO). Intermountain Packing, LLC agrees that it will not sell, label or represent products as USDA certified organic and if it sells products as organic prior to becoming certified, it may be subject to civil penalties.
January 9, 2026: Productos Agricharcos S.P.R. de R.L. de C.V. – Tanhuato, Michoacan, Mexico
Productos Agricharcos S.P.R. de R.L. de C.V. (Productos Agricharcos) withdraws its appeal, waives further appeal rights in this matter and agrees to surrender its organic certification and that if it wishes to become certified organic again, it will need to apply and correct all previous noncompliances, including all noncompliances cited by Primus Auditing Operations. Productos Agricharcos agrees that it will not sell, label or represent products as USDA certified organic and if it sells products as organic prior to becoming certified, it may be subject to civil penalties.