What will the national rule for organic mean for consumers, once implemented?
On December 20, 2000, the USDA released the National Organic Standards. Once these rules take effect (everyone has 18 months to comply), all agricultural products labeled “organic” will have to be in compliance with the U.S. organic law. There will be a required seal on every product that verifies that it has been grown and processed in accordance with these national standards. A USDA approved certifier will verify that the product meets or exceeds these standards. Consumers will have the assurance that their products labeled “organic” have met these strict guidelines.
