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# National Organic Program
Understanding and following the NOP guidelines is essential for promoting and continuing organic practices.
## Subpart A—Definitions
- [§ 205.1 Meaning of words](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.1)
- [§ 205.2 Terms defined.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.2)
- [§ 205.301 Product composition.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.301)
- [§ 205.3 Incorporation by reference](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.3)
## Subpart B—Applicability
- [§ 205.100 What has to be certified.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.100)
- [§ 205.101 Exemptions from certification.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.101)
- [§ 205.102 Use of the term, “organic.”](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.102)
- [§ 205.103 Recordkeeping by certified operations.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.103)
## Subpart C—Organic Production and Handling Requirements
- [§ 205.200 General.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.200)
- [§ 205.201 Organic production and handling system plan.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.201)
- [§ 205.202 Land requirements.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.202)
- [§ 205.203 Soil fertility and crop nutrient management practice standard.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.203)
- [§ 205.204 Seeds and planting stock practice standard.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.204)
- [§ 205.205 Crop rotation practice standard.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.205)
- [§ 205.206 Crop pest, weed, and disease management practice standard.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.206)
- [§ 205.207 Wild-crop harvesting practice standard.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.207)
- [§ 205.210 Mushroom production practice standard.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.210)
- [§ 205.236 Origin of livestock](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.236)
- [§ 205.237 Livestock feed.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.237)
- [§ 205.238 Livestock care and production practices standard.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.238)
- [§ 205.239 Mammalian and non-avian livestock living conditions.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.239)
- [§ 205.240 Pasture practice standard.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.240)
- [§ 205.241 Avian living conditions.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.241)
- [§ 205.242 Transport and slaughter.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.242)
- [§ 205.270 Organic handling requirements.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.270)
- [§ 205.271 Facility pest management practice standard.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.271)
- [§ 205.272 Commingling and contact with prohibited substance prevention practice standard.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.272)
- [§ 205.273 Imports to the United States.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.273)
- [§ 205.290 Temporary variances.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.290)
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## Subpart D—Labels, Labeling, and Market Information
- [§ 205.300 Use of the term, “organic.”](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.300)
- [§ 205.302 Calculating the percentage of organically produced ingredients.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.302)
- [§ 205.303 Packaged products labeled “100 percent organic” or “organic.”](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.303)
- [§ 205.304 Packaged products labeled “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).”](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.304)
- [§ 205.305 Multi-ingredient packaged products with less than 70 percent organically produced ingredients.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.305)
- [§ 205.306 Labeling of livestock feed.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.306)
- [§ 205.307 Labeling of nonretail containers.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.307)
- [§ 205.308 Agricultural products in other than packaged form at the point of retail sale that are sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic” or “organic.”](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.308)
- [§ 205.309 Agricultural products in other than packaged form at the point of retail sale that are sold, labeled, or represented as “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).”](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.309)
- [§ 205.310 Agricultural products produced or processed by an exempt operation.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.310)
- [§ 205.311 USDA Seal.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.311)
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## Subpart E—Certification
- [§ 205.401 Application for certification.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.401)
- [§ 205.402 Review of application.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.402)
- [§ 205.404 Granting certification.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.404)
- [§ 205.405 Denial of certification.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.405)
- [§ 205.406 Continuation of certification.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.406)
- [§ 205.403 On-site inspections.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.403)
- [§ 205.400 General requirements for certification.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.400)
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## Subpart F—Accreditation of Certifying Agents
- [§ 205.500 Areas and duration of accreditation.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.500)
- [§ 205.501 General requirements for accreditation.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.501)
- [§ 205.502 Applying for accreditation.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.502)
- [§ 205.511 Accepting foreign conformity assessment systems.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.511)
- [§ 205.510 Annual report, recordkeeping, and renewal of accreditation.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.510)
- [§ 205.509 Peer review panel.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.509)
- [§ 205.503 Applicant information.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.503)
- [§ 205.504 Evidence of expertise and ability.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.504)
- [§ 205.505 Statement of agreement.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.505)
- [§ 205.506 Granting accreditation.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.506)
- [§ 205.507 Denial of accreditation.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.507)
- [§ 205.508 Site evaluations.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.508)
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## Subpart G—Administrative
- [§ 205.681 Appeals.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.681)
- [§ 205.690 OMB control number.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.690)
- [§ 205.691 Severability.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.691)
- [§ 205.680 General.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.680)
- [§ 205.642 Fees and other charges for certification.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.642)
- [§ 205.640 Fees and other charges for accreditation.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.640)
- [§ 205.662 Noncompliance procedure for certified operations.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.662)
- [§ 205.665 Noncompliance procedure for certifying agents.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.665)
- [§ 205.668 Noncompliance procedures under State organic programs.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.668)
- [§ 205.670 Inspection and testing of agricultural products to be sold or labeled as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).”](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.670)
- [§ 205.672 Emergency pest or disease treatment.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.672)
- [§ 205.671 Exclusion from organic sale.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.671)
- [§ 205.663 Mediation.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.663)
- [§ 205.661 Investigation.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.661)
- [§ 205.660 General.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.660)
- [§ 205.641 Payment of fees and other charges.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.641)
- [§ 205.622 Review of approved State organic programs.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.622)
- [§ 205.621 Submission and determination of proposed State organic programs and amendments to approved State organic programs.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.621)
- [§ 205.620 Requirements of State organic programs.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.620)
- [§ 205.607 Amending the National List.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.607)
- [§ 205.606 Nonorganically produced agricultural products allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as “organic.”](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.606)
- [§ 205.605 Nonagricultural (nonorganic) substances allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as “organic” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).”](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.605)
- [§ 205.604 Nonsynthetic substances prohibited for use in organic livestock production.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.604)
- [§ 205.603 Synthetic substances allowed for use in organic livestock production.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.603)
- [§ 205.601 Synthetic substances allowed for use in organic crop production.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.601)
- [§ 205.602 Nonsynthetic substances prohibited for use in organic crop production.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.602)
- [§ 205.600 Evaluation criteria for allowed and prohibited substances, methods, and ingredients.](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/nop-205.600)
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- [General](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/general#main-content)
- [ACA Best Practices](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/general#aca-best-practices)
- [National Organic Program](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/national-organic-program#main-content)
- [Subpart A—Definitions](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/national-organic-program#subpart-a-definitions)
- [Subpart B—Applicability](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/national-organic-program#subpart-b-applicability)
- [Subpart C—Organic Production and Handling Requirements](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/national-organic-program#subpart-c-organic-production-and-handling-requirements)
- [Subpart D—Labels, Labeling, and Market Information](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/national-organic-program#subpart-d-labels-labeling-and-market-information)
- [Subpart E—Certification](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/national-organic-program#subpart-e-certification)
- [Subpart F—Accreditation of Certifying Agents](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/national-organic-program#subpart-f-accreditation-of-certifying-agents)
- [Subpart G—Administrative](https://knowledge.baystateorganic.org/national-organic-program#subpart-g-administrative)
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