What documentation does a retailer or brand need to have available in order to prove that the cotton is genuine USDA certified organic?
A. A retailer or brand selling a cotton product in the United States and claiming that the product is made from organic cotton, must be able to prove that the cotton was produced in accordance with the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) regulation 7 CFR 205; The National Organic Standards require all agricultural products sold, labeled or represented as organic in the United States to be certified by a USDA accredited certifying agent.
