NOP on organic labeling

Cosmetics and personal care products may not display the USDA organic seal or be represented as NOP-certified unless legislation is enacted to regulate those items, USDA's National Organic Program reiterates in response to a statement by the National Organic Standards Board issued April 22. NOSB statement encourages the Organic Trade Association and other stakeholders to solicit information concerning the certification, labeling and regulation of organic personal care products to determine if legislation should be adopted for this category of products, which are not covered by the Organic Goods Production Act of 1990 and are excluded from USDA certification...