7 U.S.C. § 6501

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 6501 - Purposes

It is the purpose of this chapter-

(1) to establish national standards governing the marketing of certain agricultural products as organically produced products;

(2) to assure consumers that organically produced products meet a consistent standard; and

(3) to facilitate interstate commerce in fresh and processed food that is organically produced.

7 U.S.C. § 6501

Pub. L. 101-624, title XXI, §21022102,, 104 Stat. 3935.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 101-624, title XXI, §21012101,, 104 Stat. 3935, provided that: "This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Organic Foods Production Act of 1990'."

organically produced

The term "organically produced" means an agricultural product that is produced and handled in accordance with this chapter.