# 7 CFR § 205.200: General

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.200

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 CFR § 205.200
- **Heading:** General
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 7—Agriculture > Subtitle B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture > CHAPTER I—AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (STANDARDS, INSPECTIONS, MARKETING PRACTICES), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE > SUBCHAPTER M—ORGANIC FOODS PRODUCTION ACT PROVISIONS > PART 205—NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM > Subpart C—Organic Production and Handling Requirements

## Text

The producer or handler of a production or handling operation intending to sell, label, or represent agricultural products as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must comply with the applicable provisions of this subpart. Production practices implemented in accordance with this subpart must maintain or improve the natural resources of the operation, including soil and water quality.

## Nearby sections

- [7 CFR § 205.1 § 205.1 Meaning of words.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.1.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.2 § 205.2 Terms defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.2.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.3 § 205.3 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.3.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.100 § 205.100 What has to be certified.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.100.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.101 § 205.101 Exemptions from certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.101.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.102 § 205.102 Use of the term, “organic.”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.102.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.103 § 205.103 Recordkeeping by certified operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.103.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.105 § 205.105 Allowed and prohibited substances, methods, and ingredients in organic production and handling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.105.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.200 § 205.200 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.200.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.201 § 205.201 Organic production and handling system plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.201.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.202 § 205.202 Land requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.202.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.203 § 205.203 Soil fertility and crop nutrient management practice standard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.203.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.204 § 205.204 Seeds and planting stock practice standard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.204.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.205 § 205.205 Crop rotation practice standard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.205.md)

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