§ 6503. — National organic production program.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 7USC6503]
TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 94--ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
Sec. 6503. National organic production program
(a) In general
The Secretary shall establish an organic certification program for
producers and handlers of agricultural products that have been produced
using organic methods as provided for in this chapter.
(b) State program
In establishing the program under subsection (a) of this section,
the Secretary shall permit each State to implement a State organic
certification program for producers and handlers of agricultural
products that have been produced using organic methods as provided for
in this chapter.
(c) Consultation
In developing the program under subsection (a) of this section, and
the National List under section 6517 of this title, the Secretary shall
consult with the National Organic Standards Board established under
section 6518 of this title.
(d) Certification
The Secretary shall implement the program established under
subsection (a) of this section through certifying agents. Such
certifying agents may certify a farm or handling operation that meets
the requirements of this chapter and the requirements of the organic
certification program of the State (if applicable) as an organically
certified farm or handling operation.
(Pub. L. 101-624, title XXI, Sec. 2104, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3937.)
