This bill, titled the "Meeting Demand for Organic Produce Act," amends the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to introduce new verification methods for organic production. Its primary goal is to provide organic producers with an explicit option to confirm the absence of prohibited substances in their growing environments. This aims to enhance consumer confidence and streamline organic certification processes by offering a clear pathway for compliance. Specifically, the legislation mandates that for both cultivated organic products and wild crops, the soil or growing medium must be confirmed *prior to planting* to be free of prohibited substances, including synthetic chemicals. This confirmation can be achieved through testing or other methods certified by the Secretary of Agriculture. The Secretary is also required to issue an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking within 60 days of the bill's enactment to develop comprehensive guidelines and criteria for these new verification methods, ensuring their accuracy and reliability.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and Food
Meeting Demand for Organic Produce Act
USA119th CongressHR-7406| House
| Updated: 2/5/2026
This bill, titled the "Meeting Demand for Organic Produce Act," amends the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to introduce new verification methods for organic production. Its primary goal is to provide organic producers with an explicit option to confirm the absence of prohibited substances in their growing environments. This aims to enhance consumer confidence and streamline organic certification processes by offering a clear pathway for compliance. Specifically, the legislation mandates that for both cultivated organic products and wild crops, the soil or growing medium must be confirmed *prior to planting* to be free of prohibited substances, including synthetic chemicals. This confirmation can be achieved through testing or other methods certified by the Secretary of Agriculture. The Secretary is also required to issue an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking within 60 days of the bill's enactment to develop comprehensive guidelines and criteria for these new verification methods, ensuring their accuracy and reliability.