Organic Produce Testing Bill
Official: Meeting Demand for Organic Produce Act
The Meeting Demand for Organic Produce Act lets organic farmers test their soil for harmful chemicals before planting. This ensures that the produce they grow meets organic standards and is safe for consumers.
1. This bill allows organic producers to test soil for harmful substances before planting. 2. It requires that soil used for organic farming is confirmed to be free of synthetic chemicals. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture must create guidelines for testing methods within 60 days of the bill's passage. 4. Producers can choose to confirm their soil's safety through testing or other certified methods. 5. The bill updates existing rules from the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990.
Organic farmers and consumers who buy organic produce.