7 USC 6514 - Accreditation program

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 06, 2024

§ 6514.

Accreditation program

(a)

In general

(b)

Requirements

To be accredited as a certifying agent under this section, a governing State official or private person shall—

(1)

prepare and submit, to the Secretary, an application for such accreditation;

(2)

have sufficient expertise in organic farming and handling techniques as determined by the Secretary; and

(3)

comply with the requirements of this section and section 6515 of this title.

(c)

Additional documentation and verification

(d)

Accreditation of foreign organic certification program

(1)

In general

(2)

Tracking system

(A)

In general

(B)

Integration

(e)

Duration of accreditation

An accreditation made under this section—

(1)

subject to paragraph (2), shall be for a period of not more than 5 years, as determined appropriate by the Secretary;

(2)

in the case of a certifying agent operating in a foreign country, shall be for a period of time that is consistent with the certification of a domestic certifying agent, as determined appropriate by the Secretary; and

(3)

may be renewed.

(Pub. L. 101–624, title XXI, § 2115, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3944; Pub. L. 115–334, title X, § 10104(c), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4900.)

cite as: 7 USC 6514