New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 2 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 78 - NEW JERSEY ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 2:78-1.1 - Purpose, scope and authority

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 2:78-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) This chapter is promulgated pursuant to 4:10-79, which authorizes the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) to adopt rules for the proper administration of a New Jersey Organic Certification Program including, but not limited to, promulgating certification procedures for "NJDA Certified Organic" and "Transitional Sustainable" products, designing an appropriate label for such products, and charging fees to cover reasonable costs associated with implementation of this program.

(b) These rules will become effective and the certification marks identified in 2:78-4.1 and 4.2 will become available for use only after the Department becomes accredited by the USDA, as a certifying agent pursuant to the 7 CFR 205, Subpart F, as amended and supplemented.

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