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HR 5045 101th Congress House

Organic Foods National Standards Act of 1990

Official title: To establish national standards for, and provide for the labeling of, organically produced products, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 14, 1990 See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food Agricultural innovationsFederal advisory bodiesFeedsFood adulteration and inspection
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LabelingLaboratoriesLivestockMarketing of farm produceNatural foods industryOrganic farmingPest controlPesticide residues in foodStandards
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Jun 20, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition.
Jun 20, 1990
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Jun 14, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 14, 1990
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 20, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Organic Foods National Standards Act of 1990 - Title I: National Standards Governing the Organic Production of Agricultural Products - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish: (1) a national organic production certification program; (2) a label for organically produced and handled agricultural products; (3) a national list of approved and prohibited substances to be included in the organic production standards; and (4) a certifying agent accreditation program.

Authorizes State organic certification programs.

Sets forth: (1) prohibited crop production practices and materials; (2) animal production practices and materials; (3) processing and marketing requirements; and (4) violations of this Act and related penalties.

Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: National Board - Directs the Secretary to establish an Organic Standards Board to establish the proposed national list or amendments to such list.

Title III: National Laboratory Accreditation - Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a National Laboratory Accreditation Program for laboratories that test for residues in agricultural products; and (2) establish minimum standards with regard to quality assurance, equipment, methodologies, and personnel.

Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jun 14, 1990
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