N.J. Admin. Code § 2:78-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 2:78-3.1 - Certification requirements

(a) In order for a "Transitional Sustainable" producer to be certified, all of the following requirements shall be met:

1. Application of prohibited substances, as set forth in 7 CFR 205.600 through 205.607 in the production area must have ceased at least 12 months prior to the harvest of the crop;

2. The producer shall comply with all the requirements for 100 percent organic production set forth in N.J.A.C. 2:78-1.2, except for the requirements of 7 CFR 205.202(b); and

3. The producer shall complete the application and pay the fees set forth in N.J.A.C. 2:78-2.1.

(b) In order for a "Transitional Sustainable" handler to be certified, all of the following requirements shall be met:

1. The handler shall handle livestock or crops produced by a "Transitional Sustainable" operation;

2. The handler shall comply with all the requirements for 100 percent organic handling set forth in N.J.A.C. 2:78-1.2, except that the livestock or crops handled may be "Transitional Sustainable";

3. The handler shall be certified by the NJDA as an organic handler in accordance with this chapter; and

4. The handler shall complete an application and pay the fees set forth in N.J.A.C. 2:78-2.1. The fees to be certified as both an organic handler and "Transitional Sustainable" handler will be calculated based on the total gross income from both organic and "Transitional Sustainable" products and services.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:78-3.1