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Certification Tips for Livestock Operations
Helpful tips for livestock operations starting out in organic certification. |
Grower, Livestock producer, I am not an organic operation | Helpful documents or flyer |
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Client Compliance Agreement
CCOF clients may use this form to indicate agreement to comply with the requirements for organic certification. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Form |
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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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Complaint Form
This complaint form may be used to file a complaint or submit an allegation against a CCOF member for violations of USDA/NOP and or CCOF Global Market Access program standards. If you feel that you have witnessed, or have evidence that a CCOF client is engaged in the application of a prohibited material, misleading or fraudulent labeling, commingling of conventional and organic product, or other violations of the standards, please fill out this form. |
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 | Form |
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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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COR Compliance Program Manual
For the Certification of Operations Located in Canada to the Canadian Organic Regime (COR). This manual describes the Canadian Organic Regime (COR) standards. Only operations located in Canada can apply for COR certification. |
Processor located in Canada, I am not an organic operation | Manual or Standard |
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COR Storage Facility Affidavit
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. If you use uncertified off-site facilities to store organic ingredients or products in unsealed or permeable packaging, ask the storage facility to complete this affidavit to verify organic handling practices so that CCOF can waive the requirement of an annual inspection. Submit one form for each facility and request an updated affidavit annually. |
Processor located in Canada | Form |
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Crop Update
Use this form to provide all crops currently growing (or planned to be grown) on your certified organic parcel(s). |
Grower, Livestock producer | Form |
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Dairy Complaint Form
This complaint form may be used to file a complaint or submit an allegation against a CCOF member for violations of USDA/NOP and or CCOF Global Market Access program standards. If you feel that you have witnessed, or have evidence that a CCOF client is engaged in the application of a prohibited material, misleading or fraudulent labeling, commingling of conventional and organic product, or other violations of the standards, please fill out this form. |
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 | Form |
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Develop Compliant Organic Labels
Helpful tips on developing compliant organic labels. |
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 | Helpful documents or flyer |
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Document Release Form
Release for information about your operation. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Form |
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Dry Matter Intake from Pasture
Use this worksheet throughout the grazing season to document the Dry Matter Intake (DMI) in each ration fed to each class of animal. Complete a new worksheet any time the ration for a class of animals changes. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Form, Template or worksheet |
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Equipment, Facility or Address Change Form
Use this form to notify CCOF that you will be moving or you plan to add a new facility or new equipment to your existing organic certification. You will also need the following forms: H2.3, H4.0, H5.0, Handler Materials Application. You may also need the following forms: H2.0, H2.0A, H2.0B, Co-Packer Application, or Business Change Application. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Form |
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EU Organic Regulations and Logo Use
Background, Assessment, and Interpretation of (EC) 834/2007, as well as frequently asked questions and instructions for use of the EU organic logo. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Helpful documents or flyer |
