Effective October 1, 2025, organic imports entering the United States without a valid National Organic Program Import Certificate (NOPIC) will no longer be permitted to be relabeled and entered as conventional. Importers will not be allowed to recondition shipments under any circumstances. Instead, any shipment of organic products that does not have an associated and valid NOPIC at the time of arrival will be subject to reexport, destruction, or donation, subject to restrictions.
Reexport requires the importer to retain a copy of CBP Form 7512 and the Export Booking Confirmation. These documents must be made available to the importer’s certifier, if applicable, as well as USDA upon request.
Donation is permitted only if the importer is certified organic. Uncertified importers may not donate non-compliant shipments. Certified importers choosing this option must provide documentation showing that the product was donated to a charity, nonprofit organization, or similar entity. The documentation must be kept in electronic format and supplied to the importer’s certifier and USDA upon request.
Destruction is also an available option. In this case, the importer must obtain an official CBP Certificate of Destruction. The certificate must be maintained in an electronic format and provided to USDA upon request. Certified organic importers are also required to provide the certificate to their certifier.
After the October 1, 2025 deadline, USDA will enforce strict compliance with NOPIC requirements. Importers are strongly advised to review their supply chains and confirm that all organic shipments are issued a valid NOPIC by the exporting certifier prior to movement of goods, as non-compliant shipments will not be eligible for reconditioning or entry into commerce.