§ 6508. — Prohibited crop production practices and materials.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 7USC6508]
TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 94--ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
Sec. 6508. Prohibited crop production practices and materials
(a) Seed, seedlings and planting practices
For a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such
farm shall not apply materials to, or engage in practices on, seeds or
seedlings that are contrary to, or inconsistent with, the applicable
organic certification program.
(b) Soil amendments
For a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such
farm shall not--
(1) use any fertilizers containing synthetic ingredients or any
commercially blended fertilizers containing materials prohibited
under this chapter or under the applicable State organic
certification program; or
(2) use as a source of nitrogen: phosphorous, lime, potash, or
any materials that are inconsistent with the applicable organic
certification program.
(c) Crop management
For a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such
farm shall not--
(1) use natural poisons such as arsenic or lead salts that have
long-term effects and persist in the environment, as determined by
the applicable governing State official or the Secretary;
(2) use plastic mulches, unless such mulches are removed at the
end of each growing or harvest season; or
(3) use transplants that are treated with any synthetic or
prohibited material.
(Pub. L. 101-624, title XXI, Sec. 2109, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3940.)
