### Question
How does the law define certified organic handling operation?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 6502*, **certified organic handling operation** is defined as:

> any operation, or portion of any handling operation, that is certified by the certifying agent under this chapter as utilizing a system of organic handling as described under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 6502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 94-ORGANIC CERTIFICATION**

