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7 U.S. Code § 6502. Definitions
As used in this chapter:(1) Agricultural product
The term “agricultural product” means any agricultural commodity or product, whether raw or processed, including any commodity or product derived from livestock that is marketed in the United States for human or livestock consumption.
(2) Botanical pesticides
The term “botanical pesticides” means natural pesticides derived from plants.
(3) Certifying agent
(A) In general
The term “certifying agent” means the chief executive officer of a State or, in the case of a State that provides for the Statewide election of an official to be responsible solely for the administration of the agricultural operations of the State, such official, and any person (including private entities) who is accredited by the Secretary as a certifying agent for the purpose of certifying a farm or handling operation as a certified organic farm or handling operation in accordance with this chapter.
(B) Foreign operationsWhen used in the context of a certifying agent operating in a foreign country, the term “certifying agent” includes any person (including a private entity)—
(i)
accredited in accordance with section 6514(d) of this title; or
(ii)
accredited by a foreign government that acted under an equivalency agreement negotiated between the United States and the foreign government from which the agricultural product is imported.