RCW 15.86.010Purpose.The legislature recognizes a public benefit in:(1) Establishing standards governing the labeling and advertising of agricultural products and commodities as organic products or transitional products;(2) Providing certification under the national organic program for agricultural products marketed and labeled using the term 'organic' or a derivative of the term 'organic;'(3) Providing access for Washington producers, processors, and handlers to domestic and international markets for organic products; (4) Establishing a state organic program or obtaining federal accreditation as a certifying agent under the national organic program; and(5) Establishing a brand name materials list for registration of inputs that comply with national, international, or other organic standards.[ 2010 c 109 s 1; 2002 c 220 s 1; 1992 c 71 s 1; 1985 c 247 s 1.]
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