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Organic Certification Cost Share Program Flyer
CCOF believes all operations, small and large, should apply for Organic Certification Cost Share. Learn more about the program, why it matters to the organic movement, and how you can apply and receive a reimbursement of up to 75% of your certification costs. |
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, Instructions |
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Organic Claims on Websites
Learn more about what CCOF looks for on a website to help you design a compliant website and prevent consumer confusion. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Helpful documents or flyer |
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Organic Labeling Guidelines
An easy to read organic labeling chart. |
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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Organic Seed Source Regulations and Resources
This comprehensive list of organic seed suppliers is a great place to start your search for organic seed. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Helpful documents or flyer |
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Organic Wine Labeling Guide
An easy-to-read organic wine labeling guide. |
Processor or Handler, I am not an organic operation | Helpful documents or flyer |
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Private Label/Broker/Trader Organic Certification Application
Certification for companies that own organic labels that are co-packed by other facilities. Also covers operations that do not physically handle products but act as brokers or traders. Download your application packet: |
Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Application Packet, Organic System Plan |
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Processor Organic Certification Application
Organic certification for food processors, coolers, canners, and any operation that physically handles or processes organic products. Also includes companies who provide fee-for-service processing/handling such as hullers, canners, wineries etc. Download your application packet: |
Processor or Handler, I am not an organic operation | Application Packet, Organic System Plan |
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Product Application
Describe your finished organic products and the location where products are processed. Attach labels and co-packer certificates to this form. When you add a new product, submit a new Product Application, along with 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. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | 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 |
