Rep. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI-1] (Introduced 01/03/1973)
Summary: H.R.769 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)
There is one summary for this bill. Bill summaries are authored by CRS.
Shown Here:Introduced in House (01/03/1973)
Provides that no person may advertise or distribute in commerce a food or food supplement as 'organic', 'organically grown', or 'organically processed', unless such food is: (1) grown or processed by a person registered by the Secretary of Agriculture, and (2) labeled in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to establish such registration procedures and labeling regulations as necessary.
Provides that the Secretary shall inspect each farm and establishment in any State registered with the Secretary under this Act no less than twice per year for each crop grown during the year. Provides that the purpose of such inspection shall be to determine whether the farm or establishment meets the conditions for the growth and processing prescribed by the Secretary, including a standard for minimal humus and mineral content of the soil and standards for maximum permissible residues from pesticides in the soil, the produce, and the water sources.
Summary: H.R.769 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)
There is one summary for this bill. Bill summaries are authored by CRS.
Shown Here:Introduced in House (01/03/1973)
Provides that no person may advertise or distribute in commerce a food or food supplement as 'organic', 'organically grown', or 'organically processed', unless such food is: (1) grown or processed by a person registered by the Secretary of Agriculture, and (2) labeled in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to establish such registration procedures and labeling regulations as necessary.
Provides that the Secretary shall inspect each farm and establishment in any State registered with the Secretary under this Act no less than twice per year for each crop grown during the year. Provides that the purpose of such inspection shall be to determine whether the farm or establishment meets the conditions for the growth and processing prescribed by the Secretary, including a standard for minimal humus and mineral content of the soil and standards for maximum permissible residues from pesticides in the soil, the produce, and the water sources.
Summary: H.R.769 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)
There is one summary for this bill. Bill summaries are authored by CRS.
Shown Here:Introduced in House (01/03/1973)
Provides that no person may advertise or distribute in commerce a food or food supplement as 'organic', 'organically grown', or 'organically processed', unless such food is: (1) grown or processed by a person registered by the Secretary of Agriculture, and (2) labeled in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to establish such registration procedures and labeling regulations as necessary.
Provides that the Secretary shall inspect each farm and establishment in any State registered with the Secretary under this Act no less than twice per year for each crop grown during the year. Provides that the purpose of such inspection shall be to determine whether the farm or establishment meets the conditions for the growth and processing prescribed by the Secretary, including a standard for minimal humus and mineral content of the soil and standards for maximum permissible residues from pesticides in the soil, the produce, and the water sources.
Summary: H.R.769 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)
There is one summary for this bill. Bill summaries are authored by CRS.
Shown Here:Introduced in House (01/03/1973)
Provides that no person may advertise or distribute in commerce a food or food supplement as 'organic', 'organically grown', or 'organically processed', unless such food is: (1) grown or processed by a person registered by the Secretary of Agriculture, and (2) labeled in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to establish such registration procedures and labeling regulations as necessary.
Provides that the Secretary shall inspect each farm and establishment in any State registered with the Secretary under this Act no less than twice per year for each crop grown during the year. Provides that the purpose of such inspection shall be to determine whether the farm or establishment meets the conditions for the growth and processing prescribed by the Secretary, including a standard for minimal humus and mineral content of the soil and standards for maximum permissible residues from pesticides in the soil, the produce, and the water sources.
