When should I update my Organic System Plan (OSP)?

Any time you are considering a change to your organic production, you must update your Organic System Plan before making any changes and submit the update to ccof@ccof.org for review. Updating your OSP before making changes helps your operation avoid a Notice of Noncompliance and possible suspension of your certification. This includes changes to the following:

• Change in management or authorized contacts (CCOF can only communicate with authorized contacts)
• Change in farm or livestock input materials
• Change or addition of processing aids
• Parcel changes – addition, transfer, or withdrawal
• Updates to labels, including private labels that you do not own
• Change in how your crop will be handled post-harvest
• New organic products, including private labels that you pack into
• Change to formulation of product or ingredient suppliers
• Facility relocation or change in equipment
• Change or addition of new equipment cleaners or facility pest control procedures
• Change in livestock inventory
• Change in livestock feed vendor or feed ration formulation

Unsure if a change will affect your OSP? Ask ccof@ccof.org! Please allow as much time as possible for review of your update. If you require a fast review, you may consider our Rush Review or Expedited Programs.