Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-47.8

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 21-47.8 - Certification agent

(1) The department shall serve as certification agent on behalf of and as authorized by the secretary of agriculture pursuant to Iowa Code section 190C.3.

(2) Scope of certification. Contingent upon USDA accreditation, the department may inspect and certify organic production and handling operations located outside of the state. The intent of the department is to facilitate continuity of certification services to Iowa-based farms or businesses, or when the county in which the applicant resides is contiguous to the state. Consideration may be given to other out-of-state applicants.

Amended by IAB January 31, 2018/Volume XL, Number 16, effective 3/7/2018