USDA National Organic
Standards
The USDA
National Organic Standards put in place
in October 2002 govern food labeled “organic,” whether
grown in the United States or other countries.
The standards also guide CSREES-sponsored
organic agriculture-related research.
The CSREES national program leader who directs
the Integrated Organic Program must ensure
that adherence to the National Organic Standards
is written into the Request for Applicationss
(RFAs) that guide grant applicants. Peer
reviewers of applications from the Integrated
Organic Program must take into consideration
the National Organic Standards when assessing
the quality of proposals. Recipients of grant
awards must follow these standards when conducting
organic research.
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