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Organic System Plan (OSP)/Certification Applications / Organic Standards, CCOF Manuals / Membership Directory

Thank you for choosing CCOF as your organic certification agency. CCOF provides certification to farmers, handlers, livestock producers, processors, retailers and more. We look forward to working with you.

Please contact the helpful staff at CCOF if you have any questions about the certification process.

Getting Started!
The certification application or “Organic System Plan (OSP)” describes your organic production system to CCOF. You may utilize the buttons below to download a complete application package or you can visit our OSP index attached to download specific sections only. You may also request a copy on CD or a printed version.

CCOF has compiled a comprehensive application and set of program manuals to help understand the standards, CCOF certification procedures, and describe and develop your organic production system.

Complete Organic Certification Application & Organic System Plan Downloads.

Request printed application package, Request application on CD.

Additional Resources:

Organic System Plan (OSP) Index
CCOF has compiled an index that includes each individual section in the certification application. This can be used to get additional copies of repeated sections such as parcel or product profiles. The forms that begin with a "G" apply to growing, "H" applies to handling or processing, and "L" applies to livestock.

Manual One: CCOF Certification Procedures
This Manual describes your rights and responsibilities as a certified operation, CCOF due process procedures, the costs of certification, certification procedures and how to remain certified.

Manual Two: USDA National Organic Standards, 7 CFR Part 205
This manual includes the official standards for CCOF organic certification. Printed copies are available from CCOF in the CCOF store.
Manual Three: CCOF International: Global Market Access
This manual describes the standards that apply to operations joining CCOF’s International program. This is typically only necessary if your products are exported or used in products that are ultimately exported.

CCOF/OMRI Generic Materials List
CCOF is a subscriber to the Organic Materials Institute (OMRI). OMRI publishes materials information to make it easier for certified clients to research materials for possible use on/in certified operations. OMRI lists are not available in PDF format, but you may reference OMRI's website for some materials information.

Organic Directory
CCOF helps promote your products with our printed and online Organic Directories.

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download the Certification Manuals and OSP.