Note: Glossary entries marked NOP definition are quoted from the National Organic Program Standards §205.2 ("Terms defined").

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Immediate family.
The spouse, minor children, or blood relatives who reside in the immediate household of a certifying agent or an employee, inspector, contractor, or other personnel of the certifying agent. For the purpose of this part, the interest of a spouse, minor child, or blood relative who is a resident of the immediate household of a certifying agent or an employee, inspector, contractor, or other personnel of the certifying agent shall be considered to be an interest of the certifying agent or an employee, inspector, contractor, or other personnel of the certifying agent. (NOP definition)
 

Inert ingredient.
Any substance (or group of substances with similar chemical structures if designated by the Environmental Protection Agency) other than an active ingredient which is intentionally included in any pesticide product (40 CFR 152.3(m)).
(NOP definition)
 

Information panel.
That part of the label of a packaged product that is immediately contiguous to and to the right of the principal display panel as observed by an individual facing the principal display panel, unless another section of the label is designated as the information panel because of package size or other package attributes (e.g., irregular shape with one usable surface).
(NOP definition)

 

Ingredient.
Any substance used in the preparation of an agricultural product that is still present in the final commercial product as consumed.
(NOP definition)

 

Ingredients statement.
The list of ingredients contained in a product shown in their common and usual names in the descending order of predominance. (NOP definition)

 

Inspection.
The act of examining and evaluating the production or handling operation of an applicant for certification or certified operation to determine compliance with the Act and the regulations in this part.
(NOP definition)

 

Inspector.
Any person retained or used by a certifying agent to conduct inspections of certification applicants or certified production or handling operations.
(NOP definition)