§ 6516. — Peer review of certifying agents.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 7USC6516]
TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 94--ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
Sec. 6516. Peer review of certifying agents
(a) Peer review
In determining whether to approve an application for accreditation
submitted under section 6514 of this title, the Secretary shall consider
a report concerning such applicant that shall be prepared by a peer
review panel established under subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Peer review panel
To assist the Secretary in evaluating applications under section
6514 of this title, the Secretary may establish a panel of not less than
three persons who have expertise in organic farming and handling
methods, to evaluate the State governing official or private person that
is seeking accreditation as a certifying agent under such section. Not
less than two members of such panel shall be persons who are not
employees of the Department of Agriculture or of the applicable State
government.
(Pub. L. 101-624, title XXI, Sec. 2117, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3945.)
