§ 6508. Prohibited crop production practices and materials
(a)
Seed, seedlings and planting practices
For a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such farm shall not apply materials to, or engage in practices on, seeds or seedlings that are contrary to, or inconsistent with, the applicable organic certification program.
(b)
Soil amendments
For a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such farm shall not—
(c)
Crop management
For a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such farm shall not—
(1)
use natural poisons such as arsenic or lead salts that have long-term effects and persist in the environment, as determined by the applicable governing State official or the Secretary;