California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §46014.2: (a) All products sold as organic in California shall be certified by an accredited certifying agent if they are required to be certified under the federal act.

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(a) All products sold as organic in California shall be certified by an accredited certifying agent if they are required to be certified under the federal act. (b) Product shall be sold as organic only in accordance with this act. (c) A certification agency shall be accredited by the USDA as provided in the NOP.

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