This training webinar will help attendees understand the strict USDA guidelines for organic labeling and marketing. It will cover the requirements of the National Organic Program for the agriculture sector, including approved organic farming and production methods. The webinar aims to clarify common myths about organic food and outline the regulations that food manufacturers and processors must follow to comply with organic certification and labeling. Key topics will include organic regulations and standards, third-party certification, USDA compliance and enforcement, and international agreements on organic products. Food industry professionals in regulatory affairs, packaging, labeling, and marketing will benefit from learning about the expectations for organic certification.

1. Organic Labeling & Marketing - How strict are the certification guidelines?
This training on Organic Labeling & Marketing will help the attendees understand the
requirements of the USDA National Organic Program including the expectations in the
agriculture sector. It will highlight the agricultural methods used to grow food and approved
methods that integrate cultural, biological and mechanical practices.
Why Should You Attend:
It seems wherever you go organic labels, advertisements and marketing claims are becoming
more and more prevalent. There is a pressure on food suppliers from retail to food
manufacturers to provide "whole foods", "organic foods", to the consumer. However there are
strict guidelines for industry that must be adhered to for compliance by the USDA including
labeling and marketing.
This webinar will help to clarify some of the organic food myths as well as outline the USDA
National Organic Program and its guidelines for consumers and regulations for industry. This
session is designed for food manufacturers and labelers and is focused to clearly understand
what is expected by the USDA so food manufacturers and processors are in compliance with
these regulations.
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
USDA National Organic Program
Organic regulations and expectations
National Organic Standards Board
3rd party Organic Certification & Accreditation
USDA compliance and enforcement
Organic labeling for consumers -- fact sheet
What about Cosmetics? Who regulates Organic Cosmetics?
Organic farming, production & marketing
International agreements with other countries
Organic food myths -- what nutritionally does it all mean?
Who Will Benefit:
Food manufacturers and facilities responsible for packaging or labeling food products will
benefit from this training. This webinar will provide valuable assistance to all personnel in:
Regulatory affairs
Food packaging suppliers and manufacturers
Labeling
Documentation

2. Food technologists
Food safety
Food inspectors
Marketing
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