Certification FAQs

Does CCOF offer Transitional Certification?
Yes.
What is "Certified Transitional"?
Transitional"Certified Transitional" is a status granted to growers who wish to transition their crops from conventional to organic. To qualify as Certified Transitional, the operations must be inspected and demonstrate compliance with all requirements for certified organic production except the three year transition time from conventional to organic. To sell a crop as Certified Transitional, the grower must wait until one year after the last application of a prohibited material.

Transitional Labeling Requirements
CCOF maintains a separate logo for transitional product; only CCOF producers may use this logo and only on products that are CCOF Certified Transitional. Certified Transitional product cannot be represented as organic in any way. Product sold as CCOF Certified Transitional must include the statement "CCOF Certified Transitional" on product labeling.

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