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  ORGANIZATION NAME AND CONTACT INFO:
Fertilizer and Seed Certification Services
Clemson University 511 Westinghouse Rd.
Pendleton, SC 29670
Phone: 864-646-2130/ 864-646-2140
Fax: 864-646-2178/ 864-646-2129
URL: fscs.clemson.edu/organic/organic.htm
Email Contact: nedward@clemson.edu
 
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
HISTORY
Fertilizer and Seed Certification Services (FSCS) has been certifying organic products since 2002. The USDA National Organic Program was implemented October 21, 2002. FSCS's organic program must certify that food products follow USDA’s National Organic Program.

FUNDING
FSCS supports its organic program from certification fees.

STRUCTURE
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) accredits all organic certifiers. Changes made to the National Organic Program and its standards are made through the USDA. Changes to the FCSC organic program (not including standards) receive final approval from the Board of Directors.
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
FSCS does not have a Board of Directors. Decisions are made by the department head, Dr. David Howle.
 
LABELS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION:
 
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Department of Plant Industry (Previously "Fertilizer and Seed Certification Services")
Program: Organic Certification
Label Category: Organic


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