# RCW 15.86.010: RCW 15.86.010: Purpose

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 15.86.010
- **Heading:** RCW 15.86.010: Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 86 / Section 010

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 15.86.010 RCW 15.86.010: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S010.md)
- [RCW 15.86.020 RCW 15.86.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S020.md)
- [RCW 15.86.060 RCW 15.86.060: Rules—National organic program—Violations—Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S060.md)
- [RCW 15.86.065 RCW 15.86.065: State organic program—Authority of department and director—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S065.md)
- [RCW 15.86.090 RCW 15.86.090: Mandatory certification—Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S090.md)
- [RCW 15.86.110 RCW 15.86.110: Confidentiality of business related information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S110.md)
- [RCW 15.86.120 RCW 15.86.120: Transitional product—Standards—Fees—Evaluations to verify compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S120.md)
- [RCW 15.86.130 RCW 15.86.130: Brand name materials list of registered materials—Application for registration—Right to enter premises—Rules—Denial/suspension/revocation of a registration, grounds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S130.md)
- [RCW 15.86.140 RCW 15.86.140: Brand name materials list—Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S140.md)
- [RCW 23.86.030 RCW 23.86.030: Association name—Immunity from liability of association board members and officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S030.md)
- [RCW 23.86.070 RCW 23.86.070: Applicable fees, charges, and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C86_S070.md)

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