USDA National Organic Program
The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products.
NOP color seal
The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. The NOP also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards.
The NOP web site is updated regularly with news reports and announcements. In addition to details with respect to amending the National List, the site includes a complete list of accredited certifiers, several of whom have searchable websites for organic ingredients.
Oregon Tilth actively participates and advocates for organic production by providing comments and background information on their draft guidance documents. Oregon Tilth sees it as a critical role we play in ensuring the integrity of the organic seal is maintained in adoption of all certification practices and policies. We continue to advocate for the organic producers and processors while also preserving full transparency and integrity in the standards. To view comments that Oregon Tilth has submitted to the National Organic Program on guidance documents and the links to the NOP proposals see the links below.
- National Organic Program: Draft Guidance Concerning Made with Organic Products (Document) (Notice PDF) (OTCO Letter to NOP)
