Food Labelling And Packaging Organic Food

Organic markings for distribution boxes

This page provides an overview of key requirements and the various labeling categories allowed under the USDA organic regulations. Organic product labels must be reviewed and approved by a USDA-accredited certifying agent before being used in the marketplace. The following guidelines may be used to help you develop labels compliant with USDA NOP organic standards and navigate the label approval process with PCO. Those are reflected in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on organic production and labelling of organic products Regulation. Non-retail containers/produce boxes or accompanying documents (ex: invoices, BOLs) must contain: When not NOP/COR compliant, containers and shipping documents must be labeled for “export only”. 311 of the USDA National Organic Program Standards. Audit trail documentation must link to the las irements.