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Purpose.

The legislature recognizes a public benefit in:

     (1) Establishing standards governing the labeling and advertising of agricultural products and commodities as organic products or transitional products;

     (2) Providing certification under the national organic program for agricultural products marketed and labeled using the term "organic" or a derivative of the term "organic;"

     (3) Providing access for Washington producers, processors, and handlers to domestic and international markets for organic products;

     (4) Establishing a state organic program or obtaining federal accreditation as a certifying agent under the national organic program; and

     (5) Establishing a brand name materials list for registration of inputs that comply with national, international, or other organic standards.

[2010 c 109 § 1; 2002 c 220 § 1; 1992 c 71 § 1; 1985 c 247 § 1.]

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Washington > Title-15 > 15-86 > 15-86-010

Purpose.

The legislature recognizes a public benefit in:

     (1) Establishing standards governing the labeling and advertising of agricultural products and commodities as organic products or transitional products;

     (2) Providing certification under the national organic program for agricultural products marketed and labeled using the term "organic" or a derivative of the term "organic;"

     (3) Providing access for Washington producers, processors, and handlers to domestic and international markets for organic products;

     (4) Establishing a state organic program or obtaining federal accreditation as a certifying agent under the national organic program; and

     (5) Establishing a brand name materials list for registration of inputs that comply with national, international, or other organic standards.

[2010 c 109 § 1; 2002 c 220 § 1; 1992 c 71 § 1; 1985 c 247 § 1.]

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Statutes > Washington > Title-15 > 15-86 > 15-86-010

Purpose.

The legislature recognizes a public benefit in:

     (1) Establishing standards governing the labeling and advertising of agricultural products and commodities as organic products or transitional products;

     (2) Providing certification under the national organic program for agricultural products marketed and labeled using the term "organic" or a derivative of the term "organic;"

     (3) Providing access for Washington producers, processors, and handlers to domestic and international markets for organic products;

     (4) Establishing a state organic program or obtaining federal accreditation as a certifying agent under the national organic program; and

     (5) Establishing a brand name materials list for registration of inputs that comply with national, international, or other organic standards.

[2010 c 109 § 1; 2002 c 220 § 1; 1992 c 71 § 1; 1985 c 247 § 1.]