Except for operations whose gross income from organic sales totals $5,000 or less, farm and processing operations that grow and process organic agricultural products must be certified by USDA-accredited certifying agents. Agricultural products that are sold, labeled, or represented as organic must be produced and processed in accordance with the NOP standards. The labeling requirements of the NOP apply to raw, fresh products and processed products that contain organic agricultural ingredients. NOP Regulations: Subpart D - Labels, Labeling, and Market Information The organic seal may be used with or without the registration symbol (color and black & white options are available below).īefore downloading a copy of the USDA Organic Seal (referred to as the "USDA Seal" in the regulations), read the Required Specifications as Found in the National Organic Program Regulations. The USDA organic trademark is searchable in the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS).įor questions about the USDA organic seal trademark, see the Labeling Organic Products webpage The trademark authority protects the “USDA organic” name and logo from misuse. This authorizes us to further restrict its use to certified organic goods or services under U.S.
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