Every certified handling operation in the United States is required to comply with the USDA organic regulations. These rules ensure
the integrity of the organic supply chain and marketplace, but studying legal terminology and language can induce a headache in even the most savvy reader. In this guide, we will take a plain language tour of the USDA organic regulations, focusing-in on the sections that are most pertinent to organic handling operations. This guide is a plain language overview of the organic regulations, how they are organized, and what sections are pertinent to organic handling.