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New to organic certification or looking to become certified and not sure where to start? You might find our FAQs and Certification Help most useful!Search results by topic are listed alphabetically. To narrow your selection further, choose your operation type. If you know the document you are looking for by name, use the search found in the upper right corner of the site.
| Document Name & Description | Operation Types | Document Type |
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CCOF Certification Services Application
This application "cover page" includes basic business information and a contract indicating your intent to obtain certification from CCOF. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Organic System Plan |
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Parcel Application
Fill one out for each parcel of land you wish to certify. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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Solicitud de Certificación de CCOF
La cubierta para su solicitud, con datos de contacto para su empresa y un contrato confirmando su intención de obtener certificación con CCOF. CCOF Certification Services Application |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Organic System Plan |
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Apiculture Colony Application
Use this form, in place of the Livestock Animal Application, to describe your bee hive/colony. Submit this with your initial CCOF application or if/when you have new hives/colonies you wish to certify. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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CCOF Certification Services Application - Canada
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. This application "cover page" includes basic business information and a contract indicating your intent to obtain certification from CCOF of compliance to the Canadian Organic Regime (COR) standards. |
Processor located in Canada | Organic System Plan |
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Co-Packer Application
List the private label products you process for non-CCOF certified brand owners. Attach certified private label owner certificates to this form. Complete one form for each different non-CCOF certified brand owner you process for. |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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Co-Packer Application - Canada
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. List the private label products you process for non-CCOF certified brand owners. Attach certified private label owner certificates to this form. Complete one form for each different non-CCOF certified brand owner you process for. |
Processor located in Canada | Organic System Plan |
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Contract Partner Program Application
Use this form if you supply to only one CCOF certified operation, and that operation has agreed to pay your fees and receive your correspondence. This form should not be used by operations with more than one buyer, or with a buyer that is not CCOF certified. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Organic System Plan |
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G3.0 Seeds Planting Stock
Describe the seed, transplants, and planting stock you plan to use. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G3.0 Semillas y Plantas
Describa la semilla, transplantes, y otra material de plantación que planea usar. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G3.1 Plántulas, Trasplantes, Producción en Contenedores e Invernaderos/Estructuras de Sombra
Describa cualquiera producción de transplantes, o producción en invernaderos, hecho por su empresa. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G3.1 Seedlings, Transplants, Container, & Greenhouse/Shadehouse Production
Describe any seedling, transplant, or greenhouse/shadehouse production done by your operation. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G3.2 Mushroom Production
Describe any mushroom production done by your operation |
Grower | Organic System Plan |
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G3.2 Producción de Setas de Hongos Comestibles
Describa cualquiera producción de hongos hecho por su empresa. |
Spanish-Speaking, Grower | Organic System Plan |
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G4.0 Manejo de Suelos
Describa como mantiene o mejora el suelo, monitorea fertilidad, y controla erosión. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G4.0 Soil Management
Describe how you maintain or improve soil, monitor fertility, and control erosion. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G4.1 Compost and Manure
Describe any compost you produce or purchase and any processed or raw manure you use. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G4.1 Composta y Estiércol
Describa cualquiera composta que produce o compra, y cualquier estiércol procesado o crudo que usa. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G4.2 Natural Resources
Describe how you maintain or improve natural resources such as water, soil, and biodiversity. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G4.2 Recursos Naturales
Describa como mantiene o mejora recursos naturales, como agua, suelo, y biodiversidad. |
Grower | Organic System Plan |
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G5.0 Manejo de Plagas
Describa los métodos de manejo preventivo que usa para plagas. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G5.0 Pest Management
Describe preventative pest management methods you use. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.0 Farm Production
Tell us about how you maintain organic integrity of your crops and land during production. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.0 Producción
Describa como protege la integridad orgánica de los cultivos y el terreno durante producción. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.1 Cosecha y Transporte
Describa como protege la integridad orgánica durante cosecha, transporte, y manejo en otros sitios. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.1 Harvest and Transport
Tell us about how you maintain organic integrity during harvest, transportation, and off-site handling. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.2 Almacén
Enumere cualquier almacén que planea usar, en el rancho o afuera. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.2 Farm Storage
List any on- or off-farm storage facilities you plan to use. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.3 Pesticidas Sintéticas en Almacén
Si tiene almacén en su rancho, describa como evite contaminación de las cosechas en el almacén. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.3 Synthetic Pesticides in Storage
If you store crops at your own facility, describe how you protect them from contamination. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.4 Simple On-Farm Post Harvest Handling
If you are an all-organic operation handling only your own crops, tell us about any simple handling, such as washing and packing, that you perform. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.5 Abastecimiento de Productos y Mercadeo Directo
Si vende directo al consumidor producto orgánico y no orgánico, o producto de otra empresa, describa sus prácticas. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G6.5 Sourcing Products and Direct Marketing
If you sell organic and nonorganic products, or products from other operations, directly to consumers, describe your direct marketing. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G7.0 Etiquetado
Describa como etiqueta contenedores para venta al por mayor o producto para venta al por menor, y anexe muestras de etiquetas. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G7.0 Labeling
Describe how you label non-retail containers and retail packages. Attach label samples. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G8.0 Record Keeping
Describe your recordkeeping plans. Attach sample records. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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G8.0 Registros
Describa sus planes para mantener registros y anexe muestras de registros. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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Global Market Access Application
Enrollment in the CCOF GMA program means that CCOF will review your operation for compliance with equivalence arrangements between the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) or Canadian Organic Regime (COR) and various foreign governmental bodies. NOP certified operations can be reviewed to equivalencies with Canada, the EU, Japan, Korea, and Switzerland, and COR certified operations can be reviewed to equivalencies with the US and Japan. If your operation is located outside the U.S. and exporting to the EU or Switzerland, you will need to enroll in the CCOF International Standard program. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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Grower Materials Application (OSP Materials List)
List all fertilizers, pest control materials, and other substances you plan to use. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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Guía de Formas OSP Para Cultivos Silvestres
Esta lista de control le dirija a los formas que pertenecen a las actividades orgánicos de su empresa. Guide to Wild Crop OSP Forms |
Grower | Organic System Plan |
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Guía de Formas OSP Para Manejador
Esta lista de control le dirija a los formas que pertenecen a las actividades orgánicos de su empresa. Guide to Handler OSP Forms |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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Guía de Formas OSP Para Productor
Esta lista de control le dirija a los formas que pertenecen a las actividades orgánicos de su empresa. Guide to Grower OSP Forms |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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Guide to Grower OSP Forms
This helpful checklist directs you to the forms applicable to your organic business activities. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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Guide to Handler OSP Forms
This helpful checklist directs you to the forms applicable to your organic business activities. |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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Guide to Handler OSP Forms - Canada
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. This helpful guide directs you to only the forms applicable to your business activities. |
Processor located in Canada | Organic System Plan |
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Guide to Livestock Producer OSP Forms
This helpful checklist directs you to the forms applicable to your organic business activities. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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Guide to Wild Crop OSP Forms
This helpful checklist directs you to the forms applicable to your organic business activities. |
Grower | Organic System Plan |
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H2.0 Organic Products
Complete this form to describe your management of organic products, suppliers, formulas, labels, facilities and co-packers. To add new suppliers, complete the H2.0A form and send supplier certificates. To add a new product, complete the Product Application as well as the H2.0B (for multi-ingredient products) and submit all labels. For additional infromaiton about adding a new product, read the related FAQ. CCOF also has unique and helpful forms for wines. Check out our Add a wine or wine label Forms and Docs to learn more. Note that this form has replaced the H2.5 Off-Site Handling form. |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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H2.0 Organic Products - Canada
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. Describe your organic products and co-packers. Attach labels and co-packer certificates to this form. Update this form when you add a new product. |
Processor located in Canada | Organic System Plan |
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H2.0 Productos Orgánicos
Complete este formulario para describir su manejo de los productos orgánicos, los proveedores, las fórmulas, las etiquetas, las instalaciones y los empacadores subcontratados (co-empacadores). Para agregar nuevos proveedores, complete el formulario H2.0A y envíe certificados de los proveedores. Para añadir un nuevo producto, complete la Solicitud de Producto, así como la H2.0B (para productos con múltiples ingredientes) y presente todas las etiquetas. CCOF también tiene formas únicas y útiles para los vinos. Echa un vistazo a nuestros Formularios y Documentos para Añadir un Vino o Etiqueta de Vino para saber más. Tenga en cuenta que este formulario ha reemplazado al formulario H2.5 Off-Site Handling. |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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H2.0A Ingredient Suppliers
Describe your agricultural ingredient suppliers. Attach non-CCOF supplier organic certificates to this form. Update this form when suppliers change or you add new suppliers. |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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H2.0A Ingredient Suppliers - Canada
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. Describe your agricultural ingredient suppliers. Attach non-CCOF supplier organic certificates to this form. Update this form when suppliers change or you add new suppliers. |
Processor located in Canada | Organic System Plan |
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H2.0A Proveedores de Ingredientes
Describa sus proveedores de ingredientes agrícolas. Adjunte a este formulario los certificados de proveedores que no cuentan con certificación con CCOF. Actualice este formulario cuando cambia, o agrega, nuevos proveedores. |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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H2.0B Formulación de Producto
Describa sus formulaciones/recetas para productos múlti-ingredientes y calcular el contenido orgánico. Complete un formulario por cada producto y actualice este formulario cuando las formulaciones cambian. |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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H2.0B Product Formulation Sheet
Describe your multi-ingredient product formulas/recipes and calculate organic content. Complete one form per product and update this form when formulas change. |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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H2.0B Product Formulation Sheet - Canada
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. Describe your multi-ingredient product formulas/recipes and calculate organic content. Complete one form per product and update this form when formulas change. |
Processor located in Canada | Organic System Plan |
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H2.2 Livestock Feed
Describe your organic livestock feed products. Attach labels to this form. Update this form when you add a new product. |
Processor or Handler | Organic System Plan |
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H2.3 Instalación Orgánica
Provea la dirección de su instalación para que podamos llevar a cabo la inspección y adjunte un plano del sitio y un diagrama esquemático del flujo de producto. Actualice este formulario para agregar un clase nuevo de procesamiento o equipo orgánico. |
Processor or Handler | Organic System Plan |
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H2.3 Organic Facility
Give us your facility address so we know where to inspect and attach a site map and production flow diagram. Update this form when you want to add a new type of organic processing or equipment. |
Processor or Handler | Organic System Plan |
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H2.3 Organic Facility - Canada
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. Give us your facility address so we know where to inspect and attach a site map and production flow diagram. Update this form when you want to add a new type of organic processing or equipment. |
Processor located in Canada | Organic System Plan |
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H2.4 Organic Services
Describe the services you perform for other organic operations. |
Processor or Handler | Organic System Plan |
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H2.4 Organic Services - Canada
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. Describe the services you perform for other organic operations. |
Processor located in Canada | Organic System Plan |
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H2.4 Servicios Orgánicos
Describa los servicios que usted ofrece a otras empresas orgánicas. |
Processor or Handler | Organic System Plan |
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H2.7 Commercial Availability
Use this if you make products labeled as "Organic" containing nonorganic ingredients to tell CCOF about your search for organic versions of your ingredients. |
Processor or Handler | Organic System Plan |
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H2.7 Commercial Availability - Canada
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. Use this if you make products labeled as "Organic" containing nonorganic ingredients to tell CCOF about your search for organic versions of your ingredients. |
Processor located in Canada | Organic System Plan |
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H2.7 Disponibilidad Comercial
Use este formulario si elabora productos etiquetados como “Orgánico” que contienen ingredientes no orgánicas. Describa su búsqueda para las versiones orgánicas de sus ingredientes. |
Processor or Handler | Organic System Plan |
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H2.8 Temporary Livestock Management
If you hold live animals for slaughter for up to one week, tell us how you manage them. |
Processor or Handler | Organic System Plan |
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H4.0 Organic Practices
Describe your organic product handling practices, including receiving, cleaning, sanitation and facility pest control. Update this form when making changes to organic processing or equipment. |
Processor or Handler | Organic System Plan |
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H4.0 Organic Practices - Canada
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. Describe your organic product handling practices, including receiving, cleaning, sanitation and facility pest control. Update this form when making changes to organic processing or equipment. |
Processor located in Canada | Organic System Plan |
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H4.0 Prácticas Orgánicas
Describa sus prácticas para manejar productos orgánicos, incluyendo la recepción, la limpieza y el saneamiento, y manejo de plagas en la instalación. Actualice este formulario cuando está haciendo cambios al procesamiento o equipo orgánico. |
Processor or Handler | Organic System Plan |
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H5.0 Mantenimiento de Registros para Manejadores
Describa como rastrea ingredientes orgánicos y el producto final. Adjunte muestras de sus registros. Actualice este formulario si sus procesos para mantener registros cambian. |
Processor or Handler | Organic System Plan |
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H5.0 Record Keeping for Handlers
Describe how you track organic ingredients and finished product. Attach sample records. Update this form if you change record keeping processes. |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Organic System Plan |
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H5.0 Record Keeping for Handlers - Canada
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. Describe how you track organic ingredients and finished product. Attach sample records. Update this form if you change record keeping processes. |
Processor located in Canada | Organic System Plan |
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Handler Materials Application (OSP Materials List)
Describe all nonagricultural materials, including ingredients, processing aids, sanitizers, no rinse detergents/cleaners, and Pest Control materials that are used in organic production. Update either this form or your Organic System Plan Materials List when you would like to use a new material. |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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Handler Materials Application (OSP Materials List) - Canada
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. Describe all nonagricultural materials, including ingredients, processing aids, sanitizers, no rinse detergents/cleaners, and Pest Control materials that are used in organic production. Update either this form or your Organic System Plan Materials List when you would like to use a new material. |
Processor located in Canada | Organic System Plan |
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International Standard Program Application - Grower
Enroll in the International Standard Program ONLY if you export organic products to the EU or Switzerland from outside the USA. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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International Standard Program Application - Handler
Enroll in the International Standard Program ONLY if you export organic products to the EU or Switzerland from outside the USA. |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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L2.0 Apiculture Addendum
Use this form to supplement the Livestock Organic System Plan with information specific to your apiculture operation. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L3.0 Livestock Feed, Feed Supplements, Water
Describe all feed provided to animals, including any feed supplements. Also describe drinking water provided. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L3.1 Feed, Feed Additives & Water (Ruminant).
Only required for operations that raise ruminant livestock (i.e. animals with rumens, including cattle, goats, sheep, bison). Describe the percentage of pasture provided in the total ration and drinking water provided. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L4.0 Livestock Living Conditions
Describe the living conditions you provide for your animals on this form. Also describe all circumstances when you may confine animals from the outdoors or from pasture. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L4.1 Pasture Management Plan
Only required for operations that manage pasture. Use this form to describe your pasture management practices and grazing strategy. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L5.0 Livestock Health Care
Health care practices and materials are described on this form, including your system for segregating animals treated with non-allowed materials, physical alterations, and animal identification. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L6.0 Brokers, Auction Yards and Transport
Complete this form to describe your use of feed or animal brokers, auction yards, and animal transport practices. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L7.0 Livestock Product Profile
Describe the products to be sold as organic and list any facilities that handle product while still under your ownership. Describe your sales method(s) and any livestock products you purchase from off-site. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L8.0 Livestock Product Handling
On-site facilities used for handling organic products are described here, including sanitation practices and pest control practices. For facilities used in the production of multi-ingredient products see Form H1.0. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L9.0 Record Keeping
Indicate the types of records and documents you maintain. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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Livestock Animal Application
Provide this form with your initial CCOF application in order to describe the animals you wish to certify. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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Livestock Materials Application (OSP Materials List)
List all materials used by your operation, including pest control materials, sanitizers, health care materials, and feed supplements/additives. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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Mexico Compliance Program Application
Enroll in the Mexico Compliance Program if your operation is located in Mexico or exports organic products to Mexico. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, I am not an organic operation | Organic System Plan |
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Product Application - Canada
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. Describe your organic products and co-packers. Attach labels and co-packer certificates to this form. Update this form when you add a new product. |
Processor located in Canada | Organic System Plan |
| Retail or Restaurant | Organic System Plan | |
| Retail or Restaurant | Organic System Plan | |
| Retail or Restaurant | Organic System Plan | |
| Retail or Restaurant | Organic System Plan | |
| Retail or Restaurant | Organic System Plan | |
| Retail or Restaurant | Organic System Plan | |
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Servicio De Ensayo Del OSP De CCOF
Utilice este servicio para inscribirse en el Ensayo del OSP de CCOF, una descripción comprensiva y completa de la certificación para su personal. CCOF ofrece la oportunidad de reunirse con nuestros certificadores para que aprenda cómo usar nuestros sistemas para mejorar su experiencia de usuario! OSP Walk-Through Service |
Spanish-Speaking, Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Form, Helpful documents or flyer |
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Solicitud de Empacador Subcontratado
Enumere los productos con etiquetas de marca propia que usted procesa para propietarios de etiquetas de marca propia que no cuentan con certificación con CCOF. Adjunte a este formulario los certificados de los propietarios de marca propia sin certificación de CCOF. Complete un formulario para cada propietario de marca propia sin certificación CCOF para quien usted procesa producto. Co-Packer Application |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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Solicitud de Materiales para Manejador (Lista de Materiales del OSP)
Describa todos los materiales no agrícolas que se usan en su producción orgánica, incluyendo ingredientes, ayudas de procesos, desinfectantes, detergentes/limpiadores que no requieran enjuague, y materiales para control de plagas. Actualice este formulario o su Plan de Sistema Orgánico Lista de Materiales cuando quiere usar un material nuevo. Handler Materials Application (OSP Materials List) |
Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Organic System Plan |
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Solicitud de Materiales para Productor (Lista de Materiales del OSP)
Enumere cada fertilizante, material para control de plaga, y otra sustancia que planea usar. Grower Materials Application (OSP Materials List) |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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Solicitud de Parcela
Llene uno para cada parcela o campo que quiere certificar. Parcel Application |
Grower | Organic System Plan |
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Solicitud del Programa de Cumplimiento de México
Inscríbase en el Programa de Cumplimiento de México si su operación se encuentra en México o exporta productos orgánicos a México. Mexico Compliance Program Application |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, I am not an organic operation | Organic System Plan |
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V2.0 Winery Profile
Describe your winery and wine-making process. Attach co-packer/processor certificates to this form. Note that each location that handle wine in any way must be certified, including aging, topping, blending, bottling, de-alcoholization, kegging, and other processes. |
Processor or Handler | Organic System Plan |
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V2.1 Wine and Label Approval
Use this form to request label review for each specific wine (vintage, varietal, blend) that you would like listed on your organic certificate. Attach labels to this form. Note that TTB requires certifier approval on labels along with a copy of your organic certificate listing the specific wine. |
Processor or Handler | Organic System Plan |
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W2.0 Cultivos Silvestres
Describa sus prácticas de recolección de cultivos silvestres. |
Grower | Organic System Plan |
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W2.0 Wild Crops
Tell us about your wild crop harvesting practices. |
Grower | Organic System Plan |
