# 7 CFR § 205.620: Requirements of State organic programs

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.620

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 CFR § 205.620
- **Heading:** Requirements of State organic programs
- **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 G—Administrative > State Organic Programs

## Text

(a) A State may establish a State organic program for production and handling operations within the State which produce and handle organic agricultural products.
(b) A State organic program must meet the requirements for organic programs specified in the Act.
(c) A State organic program may contain more restrictive requirements because of environmental conditions or the necessity of specific production or handling practices particular to the State or region of the United States.
(d) A State organic program must assume enforcement obligations in the State for the requirements of this part and any more restrictive requirements approved by the Secretary.
(e) A State organic program and any amendments to such program must be approved by the Secretary prior to being implemented by the State.

## Nearby sections

- [7 CFR § 205.600 § 205.600 Evaluation criteria for allowed and prohibited substances, methods, and ingredients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.600.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.601 § 205.601 Synthetic substances allowed for use in organic crop production.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.601.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.602 § 205.602 Nonsynthetic substances prohibited for use in organic crop production.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.602.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.603 § 205.603 Synthetic substances allowed for use in organic livestock production.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.603.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.604 § 205.604 Nonsynthetic substances prohibited for use in organic livestock production.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.604.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.605 § 205.605 Nonagricultural (nonorganic) substances allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as “organic” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.605.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.606 § 205.606 Nonorganically produced agricultural products allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as “organic.”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.606.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.607 § 205.607 Amending the National List.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.607.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.620 § 205.620 Requirements of State organic programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.620.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.621 § 205.621 Submission and determination of proposed State organic programs and amendments to approved State organic programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.621.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.622 § 205.622 Review of approved State organic programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.622.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.640 § 205.640 Fees and other charges for accreditation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.640.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.641 § 205.641 Payment of fees and other charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.641.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.642 § 205.642 Fees and other charges for certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.642.md)

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