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Response times may be slow due to the wildfires affecting Santa Cruz County and Covid-19. Organic compliance deadlines and inspections will be delayed for businesses affected by these crises. Read the latest updates on the Northern California wildfires, and visit our Covid-19 webpage to find pandemic-specific information »

Los tiempos de respuesta serán lentos debido a los incendios forestales afectando al condado de Santa Cruz y COVID-19. Los plazos de cumplimiento orgánico y las inspecciones se retrasarán para los negocios afectados por estas crisis.  Lea las últimas actualizaciones sobre los incendios forestales del norte de California y visite nuestra página web de Covid-19 para encontrar información específica a la pandemia »

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NOP 4009 Instruction and Q&A: Who Needs to be Certified?

This instruction clarifies the certification requirements for operations that produce or handle agricultural products to be sold, labeled or represented as organic. Both the instructions document and official Q&A are included.

NOP Import Certificate Request Packet

Once you know you will be shipping to the U.S., complete these fillable PDF forms and send the entire PDF packet to export@ccof.org

NOP Standards Manual

This manual includes the official National Organic Program (NOP) standards for CCOF organic certification under the USDA National Organic Program. CCOF certifies to the NOP as our primary standard. Check out the U.S. National Organic Program’s NOP Handbook for more details about organic certification under the USDA program.

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NOP Transaction Certificate Request Packet

Once you know you will be shipping to a country that only requires NOP certification verification, complete these fillable PDF forms and send the entire PDF packet to export@ccof.org.

Notices for Inspections During the COVID-19 Pandemic

To learn more about how inspections are being conducted during the COVID-19 Pandemic, please refer to the appropriate notice below.

Obtenga la Certificación Orgánica - 6 Pasos Sencillos

Un resumen de los 6 pasos sencillos para certificarse.

Get Certified Organic - 6 Simple Steps

Organic Certification Cost Share Documents

Learn more about the cost share program and which documents you need on our cost share webpage.

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Organic Claims on Websites and Other Marketing

Learn more about what CCOF looks for on a website to help you design a compliant website and prevent consumer confusion.

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Organic Food Production

Organic Food Production - It's Easier Than You Think

The organic market is expanding at a rapid rate, and buyers demand more organic products than can be supplied domestically.

Processors and co-packers have a unique business opportunity to get into the organic market and help convert raw goods to shelf-ready food products to meet the demand and increase profitability.

Organic Handler Certification Support Package

This packet contains information about the organic certification process for Handlers, answers to common questions about certification, and sample forms to assist you with meeting record keeping requirements. It will help you find resources, understand certification issues, maintain compliance with organic standards, and ensure your continued certification with CCOF.

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