N.J. Admin. Code § 2:78-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 2:78-1.1 - Purpose, scope and authority

(a) This chapter is promulgated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:10-79, which authorizes the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) to adopt rules for the proper administration of a New Jersey Organic Certification Program including, but not limited to, promulgating certification procedures for "NJDA Certified Organic" and "Transitional Sustainable" products, designing an appropriate label for such products, and charging fees to cover reasonable costs associated with implementation of this program.

(b) These rules will become effective and the certification marks identified in N.J.A.C. 2:78-4.1 and 4.2 will become available for use only after the Department becomes accredited by the USDA, as a certifying agent pursuant to the 7 CFR 205, Subpart F, as amended and supplemented.