Organic Foods National Standards Act of 1990

Summary

Organic Foods National Standards Act of 1990 - Title I: National Standards Governing the Organic Production of Agricultural Products - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish: (1) a national organic production certification program; (2) a label for organically produced and handled agricultural products; (3) a national list of approved and prohibited substances to be included in the organic production standards; and (4) a certifying agent accreditation program. Authorizes State organic certification programs. Sets forth: (1) prohibited crop production practices and materials; (2) animal production practices and materials; (3) processing and marketing requirements; and (4) violations of this Act and related penalties. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: National Board - Directs the Secretary to establish an Organic Standards Board to establish the proposed national list or amendments to such list. Title III: National Laboratory Accreditation - Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a National Laboratory Accreditation Program for laboratories that test for residues in agricultural products; and (2) establish minimum standards with regard to quality assurance, equipment, methodologies, and personnel. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 14 June 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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2. 14 June 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 June 1990

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 20 June 1990

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition.

   Source: Committee

5. 20 June 1990

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3] · R · Sponsor
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