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Guidance Documents

Welcome to the USDA Guidance Portal. This web portal is a searchable, indexed database that contains all guidance documents issued by USDA and its agencies that are in effect today. The guidance documents contained herein lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. The USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through this guidance portal, except to establish historical facts. The Department reserves the right to remove any such documents at any time from this Portal.

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Unannounced Inspections NOP 2609 March 20, 2024
Responsibilities of Certified Operations Changing Accredited Certifying Agents NOP 2604 March 20, 2024
Organic System Plans, Organic System Plan Updates, and Notification of Changes NOP 2615 March 20, 2024
Enforcement of USDA Organic Regulations: Penalty Matrix NOP 4002 March 20, 2024
Adverse Action Appeal Process NOP 4011 March 20, 2024
Use of Brand or Company Names Containing the Word “Organic” NOP 4012 March 20, 2024
Who Needs to be Certified? | Questions and Answers NOP 4009 March 20, 2024
The Use of Chlorine Materials in Organic Production & Handling NOP 5026 March 20, 2024
Use of Natural Flavors PM 11-1 March 20, 2024
Impact of Fumigation and Irradiation Requirements on Organic Imports PM 18-1 March 20, 2024