PURPOSE: This rule establishes a Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) Organic Program Seal, and the criteria for use of the seal.

1. (1) The program shall establish a “Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) Organic Program Seal,” identifying the program as the certifying agent. The seal shall be available for use by organic entities that are certified by the program, provided that such seal is used in compliance with National Organic Program (NOP) 7 CFR 205.303.
2. (2) The seal must replicate the form and design as adopted by the program.
3. (3) The seal may be duplicated in the original program seal colors or may be converted to black and white type-cast.

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.