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USDA/AMS

RIN: 0581-AD10

Publication ID: Fall 2010

Title: ●National Organic Program, Periodic Pesticide Residue Testing
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend sections of the NOP regulations which pertain to the inspection and testing of agricultural products to be sold or labeled as “organic”. Specifically, this action would incorporate provisions to require that certifying agents conduct periodic residue testing of organic products to determine if the products contain pesticides in violation of the NOP regulations and, if so, the process by which violations are reported and enforcement actions should be taken.
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 205
Legal Authority: 7 USC 6501

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM  04/00/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: Businesses	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes
Agency Contact: Melissa Bailey Associate Deputy Administrator, Specialty Crops Program Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service 14th & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250 Phone:202 720-6394 Email: melissa.bailey@usda.gov