Relationship to National Organic Program (NOP) Requirements

Biodynamic farming is free of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers in the same manner as certified organic farming. In order to qualify for Demeter Biodynamic status a farm must first meet the requirements of NOP organic as a base. Demeter also requires a careful examination and eventual reduction of the volume of imported materials necessary to sustain the life of the farm.   

Demeter has a sister company, Stellar Certification Services, that provides organic certification.  Stellar is both NOP and ISO-65 accredited and was one of the first organic certifiers in the world to achieve both certifications.