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What is NOP?

NOP is the National Organic Program that standardizes the organic production in the United States and is also applied for all products entering that country.

This program sets National Standards for production, handling and processing of organic products to be manufactured or marketed in that country.

It includes a list of approved substances for the organic production, requirements for product labeling and for products containing organic ingredients.

This certification can be obtained independently of the one for the European Union market because it is a program exclusive for entering US market.

For additional information please e-mail to Argentina: oia@oia.com.ar
Brazil: oiabrasil@oiabrasil.com.br

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Since October 2002, the organic products that intend to enter the USA must comply with the National Organic Program (NOP) regulated by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). Any organic product to enter the USA must be certified by a certifying body endorsed by the USDA.

OIA was the first Argentine Certifier accredited by the USDA and was endorsed before the limit date set by the Department of Agriculture, enabling from that moment the organic exports of OIA certified producers to the USA.

OIA certifies NOP projects in other countries than Argentina (main office) like in Brazil (OIA's Brazilian office) and Nicaragua among others.

Also, as coordinator of Latin American Certifiers, it promotes the development of new projects in all over the region.

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Requirements for labeling

For products “100% Organic”

Besides the seal, the packaging must include the following:

• Phrase “100% organic” (optional)
• USDA seal (optional)
• Phrase “Certified as organic by Organización Internacional Agropecuaria – USDA Accredited”
• Lot number identifying origin and processing
• Data of responsible of production

For products “Organic”

• Phrase “100% organic” (optional)
• USDA seal (optional)
• Phrase “Certified as organic by Organización Internacional Agropecuaria – USDA Accredited”
• Lot number identifying origin and processing
• Data of responsible of production
• Each organic ingredient must be identified in the declaration of ingredients

For products “Made with organic….”, or less than 70% organic please find out in our offices.



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