PURPOSE: This rule outlines the portions of NOP 7 CFR, Part 205 that will be adopted as Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) Organic Program standards.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. Therefore, the material which is so incorporated is on file with the agency who filed this rule, and with the Office of the Secretary of State. Any interested person may view this material at either agency’s headquarters or the same will be made available at the Office of the Secretary of State at a cost not to exceed actual cost of copy reproduction. The entire text of the rule is printed here. This note refers only to the incorporated by reference material.

1. (1) The department adopts and incorporates by reference the following parts of the official rules and regulations of the National Organic Program (NOP), as outlined in Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 246 NOP 7 CFR Part 205; except for 2 CSR 70-16.010, or as the director designates otherwise in specific cases:

   1. (A) Subpart A—Definitions, all sections; except for those defined in 2 CSR 70-16.010;
   2. (B) Subpart B—Applicability, all sections;
   3. (C) Subpart C—Organic Production and Handling Requirements, all sections;
   4. (D) Subpart D—Labels, Labeling, and Market Information, all sections;
   5. (E) Subpart E—Certification, all sections;
   6. (F) Subpart F—General Requirements for Accreditation, all sections; and

   7. (G) Subpart G—Administrative.

      1. 1. Sections 205.600 through 205.607.
      2. 2. Sections 205.660 through 205.663.
      3. 3. Sections 205.670 through 205.672.
      4. 4. Sections 205.680 through 205.681.

AUTHORITY: section 261.110, RSMo Supp. 2002.* Original rule filed Jan. 3, 2003, effective Aug. 30, 2003. *Original authority: 261.110, RSMo 2000, amended 2002.