Frequently Asked Questions About the National Organic Program and Certification
Basic questions about the administration of and compliance with organic standards.

The National Organic Program (NOP): What Agricultural Professionals Need to Know (PDF 38.3k)
One page bulleted summary of key points.

USDA National Organic Program Rule Summary Outline (PDF 111k)
Section-by-section coverage of the NOP Rule.

NOSB Information (PDF 330k)
Mission, vision, and duties of the NOSB.

Federal Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (PDF 316k)
Statutory text.

International Standards (PDF 28.7k)
Summary of significant export market standards.

National Organic Program Rule (PDF 160k)
Regulatory text.

Washington State Department of Agriculture Organic Resource Manual (PDF 528k)