U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Organic

STANDARD

This standard covers 1 Social impact parameter

This standard covers 7 Environmental impact parameters

This standard covers 1 Supplier management parameter

The National Organic Program (NOP) develops the rules & regulations for the production, handling, labeling, and enforcement of all USDA organic products. This process, referred to as rulemaking, involves input from the National Organic Standards Board (a Federal Advisory Committee made up of fifteen members of the public) and the public. The NOP also maintains a Handbook that includes guidance, instructions, policy memos, and other documents that communicate the organic standards.

STATUS

Active

ASSESSMENT TYPE

AUDITED

VALUE TYPE

ORDINAL

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Which ESG topics does the data source address?

Below you find the impact areas within the Responsibly Impact Parameter Framework which are covered by this data source.

9ESG TOPICS

Social impact

Environmental impact

Supplier management