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The Organic Seal
How is use of the USDA Organic seal protected?
People who sell or label a product "organic" when they know it does not meet USDA standards can be fined up to $11,000 for each violation.
Before downloading a copy of the USDA Organic Seal,
read the Required Specifications as Found in the National Organic Program Regulations.
Four Color Organic Seal: JPG
Four Color Organic Seal: GIF
Four Color Organic Seal: AI (Adobe Illustrator)
Four Color Organic Seal: EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)
Black and White Organic Seal: GIF
Black and White Organic Seal: AI (Adobe Illustrator)
Black and White Organic Seal: EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)
Organic Seal Pantone Matching System (PMS) Colors
Green = PMS 348
Brown = PMS 175
Placement of Organic Seal on Product
National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances
NOP Regulations
Questions? See NOP-AQSS
Last Modified Date: 05/30/2012