Organic Integrity from Farm to Table,

Consumers Trust the Organic Label.

Our Mission. Ensuring the integrity of USDA organic products in the United States and throughout the world.

Overview. The NOP is a regulatory program housed within the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. We are responsible for developing national standards for organically-produced agricultural products. These standards assure consumers that products with the USDA organic seal meet consistent, uniform standards. Our regulations do not address food safety or nutrition. NOP Fact Sheet | Organizational Chart | Contact Us (PDFs)

The NOP Organic Insider is an email update service that informs the organic community on a wide range of National Organic Program functions. Subscribe

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Regulatory Authority. Federal regulations are the laws authorized by major legislation enacted by Congress. The Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 authorized USDA to establish the National Organic Program and develop the organic regulations.

Useful Links. Other Federal agencies and industry groups are involved in organic agriculture:

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