Organic Foods Act of 1989

Summary

Organic Foods Act of 1989 - Title I: National Standards Governing the Organic Production of Agricultural Products - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish: (1) national organic production certification standards; and (2) a label for organically produced and handled agricultural products. Provides for State organic certification programs. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: National Promotion Board - Directs the Secretary to establish a National Organic Promotion, Research, and Consumer Education Program. Provides for the establishment of a National Organic Board. Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Low Input Label Demonstration Program - Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) a National Low Input Label Demonstration Program; and (2) a label for low input agricultural products. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 16 November 1989

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 November 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 February 1990

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 16 November 1989

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Sponsors

• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
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