Currently, over forty private organizations and some states provide organic certification. Land on which organic food or fibers are grown must be free of prohibited substances for three years prior to certification. Farmers and processors must keep detailed records of methods and materials used in growing or processing organic products. All methods and materials are annually inspected by a third-party certifier approved by the US Department of Agriculture. This certification is given after a detailed application is filed and approved and the official inspection is made.
Certification is valid for one year and can be extended with an annual inspection.
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