U.S. Code » Title 7 » Chapter CHAPTER 94— ORGANIC CERTIFICATION

7 U.S.C. § 6508

Prohibited crop production practices and materials

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(a) Seed, seedlings and planting practices

For a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such farm shall not apply materials to, or engage in practices on, seeds or seedlings that are contrary to, or inconsistent with, the applicable organic certification program.

(b) Soil amendmentsFor a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such farm shall not—(1) use any fertilizers containing synthetic ingredients or any commercially blended fertilizers containing materials prohibited under this chapter or under the applicable State organic certification program; or(2) use as a source of nitrogen: phosphorous, lime, potash, or any materials that are inconsistent with the applicable organic certification program.(c) Crop managementFor a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such farm shall not—(1) use natural poisons such as arsenic or lead salts that have long-term effects and persist in the environment, as determined by the applicable governing State official or the Secretary;(2) use plastic mulches, unless such mulches are removed at the end of each growing or harvest season; or(3) use transplants that are treated with any synthetic or prohibited material.(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXI, § 2109, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3940.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 2012–2019 · leading case: Johnson v. Paynesville Farmers Union Coop. Oil Co., 817 N.W.2d 693 (Minn. 2012).
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Johnson v. Paynesville Farmers Union Coop. Oil Co., 817 N.W.2d 693 (Minn. 2012). “” 7 U.S.C. § 6508 (a). When we read the phrase “applied to it” in 7 C.”
Organic Trade Ass'n v. U.S. Dep't of Agric., 370 F. Supp. 3d 98 (D.C. Cir. 2019). “The National List touches virtually all aspects of the organic foods market, including organic crop production, 7 U.S.C. § 6508 , organic animal production, id.”
Organic Trade Ass'n v. United States Dep't of Agric. (D.D.C. 2019). “The National List touches virtually all aspects of the organic foods market, including organic crop production, 7 U.S.C. § 6508 , organic animal production, id.”
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