§6501. Purposes

It is the purpose of this chapter-

(1) to establish national standards governing the marketing of certain agricultural products as organically produced products;

(2) to assure consumers that organically produced products meet a consistent standard; and

(3) to facilitate interstate commerce in fresh and processed food that is organically produced.

( Pub. L. 101–624, title XXI, §2102, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3935 .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 101–624, title XXI, §2101, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3935 , provided that: "This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Organic Foods Production Act of 1990'."