The legislature recognizes a public benefit in: (1) Establishing standards governing the labeling and advertising of agricultural products and commodities as organic products or transitional products; (2) Providing certification under the national organic program for agricultural products marketed and labeled using the term "organic" or a derivative of the term "organic;" (3) Providing access for Washington producers, processors, and handlers to domestic and international markets for organic products; (4) Establishing a state organic program or obtaining federal accreditation as a certifying agent under the national organic program; and (5) Establishing a brand name materials list for registration of inputs that comply with national, international, or other organic standards.
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