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The information below explains how organic farms and businesses may use the USDA organic seal on their products.

Can I use the USDA organic seal?
If your product has a valid organic certificate from an NOP accredited certifying agent or one authorized through an international trade partnership with the United States, you may use the USDA organic seal in the forms provided below. Your certifying agent will review and approve all labels prior to use to ensure compliance.
Overview: Organic Labeling | Information for International Trade Partners

If your product has not been certified organic by an authorized certifying agent, you may not use the USDA organic seal. Please review the information below. Please note that other color combinations are not permitted. The black and white seal may be on a white or transparent background.

Color USDA Organic Seal
Pantone Color Matching System (PMS): Green = PMS 348 | Brown = PMS 175
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Black and White USDA Organic Seal
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How is the USDA organic seal protected?
Agricultural products using the USDA organic seal or the word ?organic? must meet all requirements in the USDA organic regulations. Violations may lead to compliance and enforcement actions, including fines up to $11,000 per violation. Additionally, an your organic certificate may be suspended or revoked.
USDA Organic Seal Regulations

What about multi-ingredient products that contain less than 95% organic ingredients?
Products that contain less than 95% organic ingredients may not use the USDA organic seal.

Do I need to be certified?
Most farms and businesses that grow, handle, or process organic products must be certified. Overall, if you make a product and want to claim that it or its ingredients are organic, your final product probably also needs to be certified.
Who Needs to Be Certified? | Overview: Getting Certified


 
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  Last Modified Date: 11/29/2012