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AnnouncementAugust 22, 2014

 

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is pleased to share a memo to accredited certifying agents regarding the National Organic Program (NOP) Instruction: Use of Brand or Company Names Containing the Word "Organic."

Memo to Accredited Certifying Agents


 

On August 14, 2014, the National Organic Program (NOP) issued an instruction clarifying the requirements for the use of brand names containing the word "organic" on the labeling of agricultural products.  This memo to accredited certifying agents shares aspects to be considered during the instruction's implementation.

Memo to Accredited Certifying Agents

Instruction: Use of Brand or Company Names Containing the Word "Organic"

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