7 USC 6511 - Additional guidelines

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 30, 2024

§ 6511.

Additional guidelines

(a)

In general

(b)

Preharvest testing

(c)

Compliance review

(1)

Inspection

(2)

Removal of organic label

If, as determined by the Secretary, the applicable governing State official, or the certifying agent, the investigation conducted under paragraph (1) indicates that the residue is—

(A)

the result of intentional application of a prohibited substance; or

(B)

present at levels that are greater than unavoidable residual environmental contamination as prescribed by the Secretary or the applicable governing State official in consultation with the appropriate environmental regulatory agencies;

such agricultural product shall not be sold or labeled as organically produced under this chapter.

(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXI, § 2112, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3942; Pub. L. 102–237, title X, § 1001(4), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1893; Pub. L. 113–79, title X, § 10005(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 944.)

cite as: 7 USC 6511