USDA Organic certification
The National Organic Program (NOP) develops the rules & regulations for the production, handling, labeling, and enforcement of all USDA organic products.
The core mission of the NOP is to protect the integrity of the USDA organic seal. The seal is used for products adhering to USDA standards that contain at least 95%. Overall, organic operations must demonstrate that they are protecting natural resources, conserving biodiversity, and using only approved substances. Under the NOP, farmers and food processors who wish to use the word organic in reference to their businesses and products must be certified organic like Herms Company.