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Am I allowed to confine my animals if they are certified organic?
Are organic claims allowed on my website or marketing?
Are the grazing season requirements different from those in organic?
Are there any ruminant animals that are exempt from the 30% DMI during the grazing season?
Are there any specific requirements regarding how much living space I need to give my animals?
Are there resources to help me build a Food Safety Plan?
Are vaccines allowed in organic livestock production?
Can a poultry or hog operation apply for the Certified Grass-Fed Organic Livestock Program?
Can CCOF help me obtain certification to the Japanese Agriculture Standard (JAS)?
Can I certify the livestock I currently own as organic?
Can I get my commercial kitchen certified for others to use for organic production?
Can I give antibiotics (or other prohibited products) to my breeder stock?
Can I keep animals that have been treated with prohibited materials together with my organic animals?
Can I make a certified organic product in an uncertified facility?
Can I pasture organic animals on parcels that are in transition to organic?
Can I put a grass-fed logo on my products?
Can I sell an organic dairy animal as slaughter stock?
Can I store organic and conventional feed in the same barn?
Can I store organic and non-organic ingredients in the same storage area?
Can I transfer parcels between CCOF certified operations?
Can I update my online organic directory profile?
Can I use a non-organic feed?
Can I use a shared commercial kitchen to make my products?
Can I use an off-site storage facility to store and distribute my products?
Can I use antibiotics on my animals and still maintain their organic status?
Can I use any slaughter facility to process my organic animals?
Can I use compost?
Can I use de-wormers to treat animals for parasites?
Can I use the USDA seal on my organic product?
Can I use treated lumber for my replacement fence posts or to repair my barn?
Can I use treated seed?
Can I view my inputs/materials in MyCCOF?
Can I view my outstanding balances with CCOF and pay online?
Can non-organic animals be pastured on organic land?
Can non-organic animals ever become organic?
Can supplemental feed be given?
Can you certify my farming or processing input?
CCOF provides individualized training on how to maintain your Organic System Plan in our systems!
Do feed supplements and additives need to be certified organic?
Do I need to report all my input materials to CCOF?
Do my transplants have to be organic?
Does CCOF certify hemp products?
Does CCOF offer an expedited/rush certification program?
Does CCOF offer Transitional Certification?
Does CCOF organic certification ensure international market access?
Does CCOF Perform Pesticide Residue and GMO Testing?
Does CCOF perform unannounced inspections?
Does CCOF provide online services?
Does non-GMO mean GMO-free?
How and how often do I update my Food Safety Certification Plan with CCOF?
How are hydroponic and container-based systems certified organic?
How can I check the status of my Action Items and OSP Updates?
How can I control the cost of my organic inspection?
How can I determine if a product is allowed for use in organic livestock production?
How can I find a certified organic slaughter facility?
How can I get ready for my Food Safety Audit?
How can I label my certified organic products?
How can I prepare for the audit trail portion of my inspection?
How can I view the contact information for my operation?
How can my CCOF Certified Transitional products be labeled?
How do I add a crop to my Client Profile?
How do I add a new parcel to my CCOF certification?
How do I add a new product to my organic certificate?
How do I address organic complaints and problems in the marketplace?
How do I control certification costs?
How do I control pests in my facility?
How do I find an organic consultant or ag advisor?
How do I get a copy of attachments to emails from CCOF?
How do I get a copy of my Inspection Report?
How do I get contact information for my upcoming inspection?
How do I get copies of my certification certificates?
How do I get organic certification?
How do I interpret the post-inspection review result?
How do I know if inert ingredients contained in pesticide products I use are on EPA List 4?
How do I know if the organic certificate my supplier sent me is valid?
How do I log in to MyCCOF?
How do I submit a request to update my profile (add acreage, add product, OSP updates, etc.)?
How do I update my contact information or contacts?
How do I update my Organic System Plan (OSP)?
How do PrimusGFS and GLOBALG.A.P compare?
How do the UDSA NOP organic regulations and the OCal regulations compare?
How do water and salt affect my product labeling?
How does Food Safety Certification from CCOF benefit me as an organic farmer?
How is the health of organic livestock maintained?
How long does it take for CCOF to update my Organic System Plan (OSP)?
How long does it take to become OCal certified with CCOF?
How long does it take to get Food Safety Certification? How much does it cost?
How long does it take to get the results of my inspection?
How long does organic certification take?
How many days do organic ruminants need to spend on pasture?
How much does organic certification with CCOF cost?
How should I get ready for my inspection?
I am a contact for multiple operations. How do I access information for each operation?
I am a county, state, federal or other agency seeking information about a CCOF client. What do I do?
I am an organic operation interested in growing OCal certified cannabis on my certified organic farm/manufacturing cannabis products at my certified organic facility. Can I transfer my organic certification to OCal?
I grow in containers. Can I get certified organic?
I provide services, what do I need to do when processing for other organic operations?
If I am CCOF Certified Transitional will I have to be inspected?
If I have a new label, do I need to send it to CCOF?
If I join CCOF as a certified transitional producer, do I get the same benefits as other CCOF members?
If I just want to identify the organic ingredients in my ingredient statement, does the product have to be certified?
If I seek organic certification, do all of the animals on my farm have to be managed organically?
Is "certified transitional" a formal national standard?
Is on-farm slaughter allowed?
Is the Stellar Certification name and logo a valid organic certification seal?
My operation is already organic and grass-fed. Are there any other requirements I should be aware of in applying for the Certified Grass-Fed Organic Livestock Program?
Should I inform CCOF if I am moving my operation to a new address?
The CCOF certification staff told me they cannot advise me on materials. Is help available?
We purchase an organic product from a small local producer who is exempt (less than $5,000 sales) from certification. How can we label the product on our shelf tags?
What about organic inspections?
What about organic seed, transplants, and commercial availability?
What are export and transaction certificates? How do I request one?
What are fillable forms and how do I use them?
What are my options for food safety certification? Is there only one standard for farms?
What are the key components to a Food Safety Plan?
What are the land requirements for wild crops?
What are the requirements for manure use?
What are the specific rules for ruminant animals?
What buffers are required for organic parcels?
What cleaners or sanitizers can I use?
What do I need to do to ship my product to the European Union?
What do I need to send to CCOF if I am a private label owner and my products are processed by a certified co-packer?
What do I need to send to CCOF if I co-pack products for another company's private label?
What does "certified transitional" mean?
What if I am subject to an emergency pest or disease eradication spray or treatment situation?
What if I disagree with a CCOF certification decision or action?
What if I forgot my MyCCOF Username or Password?
What if I have specific questions about my farming practices?
What if I pay my bill but do not complete the renewal contract or vice versa?
What if I'm currently certified by a different certification agency?
What if someone else provides me with seed or planting stock?
What is a CN number?
What is a hydroponic or container-based system?
What is a lot number?
What is a wild crop and how does one get certified organic?
What is an Audit Trail?
What is dry matter and why is this important?
What is MyCCOF?
What is the 'National List' for processed products?
What is the annual fee for the CCOF Certified Transitional program?
What is the Organic System Plan (OSP)?
What is the process to receive PrimusGFS Food Safety?
What is the renewal process?
What logos and claims can I put on my OCal certified product?
What materials (fertilizers and pesticides) can I use for organic farming and livestock?
What MUST be on my certified organic product label?
What records do I need to maintain for certified organic livestock?
What resources are available regarding GMOs and organic production?
What resources are available to help me with my certification and recordkeeping?
What standards does CCOF certify to?
What type of changes require an update to my California State Organic Program (SOP) registration?
What types of information should I send to CCOF?
What will happen at my organic inspection?
What/Who is GFSI and why does it matter?
What/Who is GLOBALG.A.P.?
What/Who is PrimusGFS?
When should I update my Organic System Plan (OSP)?
Where can I buy potting soil for organic gardening?
Where can I find organic ingredients for my products?
Where can I get more information about food safety as an organic farmer?
Where can I get more information about managing organic livestock?
Where can I view the authorized contacts for my operation?
Where do I find organic seed and planting stock?
Which crops require a 120 day pre-harvest interval when manure is applied?
Which GLOBALG.A.P. standard is best for my business?
Which Primus GFS standard is best for my business?
Who can apply for OCal Certification?
Who needs to register with the California State Organic Program (SOP)?
Why do I need an organic inspection?
Why should I be certified with CCOF?
Why should I enroll my operation in the CCOF Certified Transitional program?

Handler FAQs

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Action Item Tracker - What is it and how do I use it?
Are organic claims allowed on my website or marketing?
Are there resources to help me build a Food Safety Plan?
Can CCOF help me obtain certification to the Japanese Agriculture Standard (JAS)?
Can I get my commercial kitchen certified for others to use for organic production?
Can I make a certified organic product in an uncertified facility?
Can I put a grass-fed logo on my products?
Can I store organic and non-organic ingredients in the same storage area?
Can I update my online organic directory profile?
Can I use a shared commercial kitchen to make my products?
Can I use an off-site storage facility to store and distribute my products?
Can I use the USDA seal on my organic product?
Can I view my inputs/materials in MyCCOF?
Can I view my outstanding balances with CCOF and pay online?
Can you certify my farming or processing input?
CCOF provides individualized training on how to maintain your Organic System Plan in our systems!
Do I need to report all my input materials to CCOF?
Does CCOF certify hemp products?
Does CCOF offer an expedited/rush certification program?
Does CCOF offer Transitional Certification?
Does CCOF organic certification ensure international market access?
Does CCOF Perform Pesticide Residue and GMO Testing?
Does CCOF perform unannounced inspections?
Does CCOF provide online services?
Does non-GMO mean GMO-free?
How and how often do I update my Food Safety Certification Plan with CCOF?
How can I certify my organic body care/personal care/cosmetic product?
How can I check the status of my Action Items and OSP Updates?
How can I control the cost of my organic inspection?
How can I get ready for my Food Safety Audit?
How can I label my certified organic products?
How can I prepare for the audit trail portion of my inspection?
How can I view the contact information for my operation?
How can my CCOF Certified Transitional products be labeled?
How do I add a new product to my organic certificate?
How do I address organic complaints and problems in the marketplace?
How do I control certification costs?
How do I control pests in my facility?
How do I find an organic consultant or ag advisor?
How do I get a copy of attachments to emails from CCOF?
How do I get a copy of my Inspection Report?
How do I get contact information for my upcoming inspection?
How do I get copies of my certification certificates?
How do I get organic certification?
How do I interpret the post-inspection review result?
How do I know if the organic certificate my supplier sent me is valid?
How do I log in to MyCCOF?
How do I submit a request to update my profile (add acreage, add product, OSP updates, etc.)?
How do I update my contact information or contacts?
How do I update my Organic System Plan (OSP)?
How do PrimusGFS and GLOBALG.A.P compare?
How do the UDSA NOP organic regulations and the OCal regulations compare?
How do water and salt affect my product labeling?
How does Food Safety Certification from CCOF benefit me as an organic farmer?
How long does it take for CCOF to update my Organic System Plan (OSP)?
How long does it take to become OCal certified with CCOF?
How long does it take to get Food Safety Certification? How much does it cost?
How long does it take to get the results of my inspection?
How long does organic certification take?
How much does organic certification with CCOF cost?
How should I get ready for my inspection?
I am a contact for multiple operations. How do I access information for each operation?
I am a county, state, federal or other agency seeking information about a CCOF client. What do I do?
I am an exporter, how do I request an NOP Import Certificate?
I am an importer and have applied for CCOF certification but I am not yet certified. Can I keep importing?
I am an importer, how do I request an NOP Import Certificate?
I am an organic operation interested in growing OCal certified cannabis on my certified organic farm/manufacturing cannabis products at my certified organic facility. Can I transfer my organic certification to OCal?
I broker/wholesale/distribute products, how often should I update my supplier list?
I process organic and non-organic products. What additional measures do I need to take?
I provide services, what do I need to do when processing for other organic operations?
If I buy certified organic coffee beans from a local certified coffee roaster, how can I label the bulk bins which are used to sell the coffee?
If I have a new label, do I need to send it to CCOF?
If I just want to identify the organic ingredients in my ingredient statement, does the product have to be certified?
Is the Stellar Certification name and logo a valid organic certification seal?
Should I inform CCOF if I am moving my operation to a new address?
The CCOF certification staff told me they cannot advise me on materials. Is help available?
We purchase an organic product from a small local producer who is exempt (less than $5,000 sales) from certification. How can we label the product on our shelf tags?
What about organic inspections?
What are export and transaction certificates? How do I request one?
What are fillable forms and how do I use them?
What are my options for food safety certification? Is there only one standard for farms?
What are the key components to a Food Safety Plan?
What cleaners or sanitizers can I use?
What do I need to do to ship my product to the European Union?
What do I need to send to CCOF if I am a private label owner and my products are processed by a certified co-packer?
What do I need to send to CCOF if I co-pack products for another company's private label?
What if I am subject to an emergency pest or disease eradication spray or treatment situation?
What if I disagree with a CCOF certification decision or action?
What if I forgot my MyCCOF Username or Password?
What if I pay my bill but do not complete the renewal contract or vice versa?
What if I'm currently certified by a different certification agency?
What is a CN number?
What is a lot number?
What is an Audit Trail?
What is MyCCOF?
What is the 'National List' for processed products?
What is the Organic System Plan (OSP)?
What is the process to receive PrimusGFS Food Safety?
What is the renewal process?
What logos and claims can I put on my OCal certified product?
What MUST be on my certified organic product label?
What non-organic ingredients/materials can I use in or on my organic processed product?
What resources are available regarding GMOs and organic production?
What resources are available to help me with my certification and recordkeeping?
What standards does CCOF certify to?
What type of changes require an update to my California State Organic Program (SOP) registration?
What types of information should I send to CCOF?
What will happen at my organic inspection?
What/Who is GFSI and why does it matter?
What/Who is GLOBALG.A.P.?
What/Who is PrimusGFS?
When should I update my Organic System Plan (OSP)?
Where can I find CCOF forms for Handlers?
Where can I find organic ingredients for my products?
Where can I view the authorized contacts for my operation?
Which GLOBALG.A.P. standard is best for my business?
Which Primus GFS standard is best for my business?
Who can apply for OCal Certification?
Who needs to register with the California State Organic Program (SOP)?
Why do I need an organic inspection?
Why should I be certified with CCOF?

Retailer FAQs

Filter FAQs

Action Item Tracker - What is it and how do I use it?
Are organic claims allowed on my website or marketing?
Are there resources to help me build a Food Safety Plan?
Can CCOF help me obtain certification to the Japanese Agriculture Standard (JAS)?
Can I certify a single department/menu item?
Can I get my commercial kitchen certified for others to use for organic production?
Can I make a certified organic product in an uncertified facility?
Can I put a grass-fed logo on my products?
Can I store organic and non-organic ingredients in the same storage area?
Can I update my online organic directory profile?
Can I use a shared commercial kitchen to make my products?
Can I use an off-site storage facility to store and distribute my products?
Can I use the USDA seal on my organic product?
Can I view my inputs/materials in MyCCOF?
Can I view my outstanding balances with CCOF and pay online?
Can you certify my farming or processing input?
CCOF provides individualized training on how to maintain your Organic System Plan in our systems!
Do I need to report all my input materials to CCOF?
Do retailers have to be certified?
Does CCOF certify hemp products?
Does CCOF offer an expedited/rush certification program?
Does CCOF offer Transitional Certification?
Does CCOF organic certification ensure international market access?
Does CCOF Perform Pesticide Residue and GMO Testing?
Does CCOF perform unannounced inspections?
Does CCOF provide online services?
Does non-GMO mean GMO-free?
How and how often do I update my Food Safety Certification Plan with CCOF?
How can I check the status of my Action Items and OSP Updates?
How can I control the cost of my organic inspection?
How can I get ready for my Food Safety Audit?
How can I label my certified organic products?
How can I prepare for the audit trail portion of my inspection?
How can I view the contact information for my operation?
How can my CCOF Certified Transitional products be labeled?
How do I add a new product to my organic certificate?
How do I address organic complaints and problems in the marketplace?
How do I control certification costs?
How do I control pests in my facility?
How do I find an organic consultant or ag advisor?
How do I get a copy of attachments to emails from CCOF?
How do I get a copy of my Inspection Report?
How do I get contact information for my upcoming inspection?
How do I get copies of my certification certificates?
How do I get organic certification?
How do I interpret the post-inspection review result?
How do I know if the organic certificate my supplier sent me is valid?
How do I log in to MyCCOF?
How do I submit a request to update my profile (add acreage, add product, OSP updates, etc.)?
How do I update my contact information or contacts?
How do I update my Organic System Plan (OSP)?
How do PrimusGFS and GLOBALG.A.P compare?
How do the UDSA NOP organic regulations and the OCal regulations compare?
How do water and salt affect my product labeling?
How does Food Safety Certification from CCOF benefit me as an organic farmer?
How long does it take for CCOF to update my Organic System Plan (OSP)?
How long does it take to become OCal certified with CCOF?
How long does it take to get Food Safety Certification? How much does it cost?
How long does it take to get the results of my inspection?
How long does organic certification take?
How much does organic certification with CCOF cost?
How should I get ready for my inspection?
I am a contact for multiple operations. How do I access information for each operation?
I am a county, state, federal or other agency seeking information about a CCOF client. What do I do?
I am an organic operation interested in growing OCal certified cannabis on my certified organic farm/manufacturing cannabis products at my certified organic facility. Can I transfer my organic certification to OCal?
I handle both organic and conventional products at my store/restaurant, can I still be certified?
I have a restaurant and I buy a lot of certified organic ingredients. Can my menu identify these items as organic without being certified?
I provide services, what do I need to do when processing for other organic operations?
If I have a new label, do I need to send it to CCOF?
If I just want to identify the organic ingredients in my ingredient statement, does the product have to be certified?
Is the Stellar Certification name and logo a valid organic certification seal?
Should I inform CCOF if I am moving my operation to a new address?
The CCOF certification staff told me they cannot advise me on materials. Is help available?
We purchase an organic product from a small local producer who is exempt (less than $5,000 sales) from certification. How can we label the product on our shelf tags?
What about organic inspections?
What are export and transaction certificates? How do I request one?
What are fillable forms and how do I use them?
What are my options for food safety certification? Is there only one standard for farms?
What are the benefits of organic certification for retail stores?
What are the key components to a Food Safety Plan?
What cleaners or sanitizers can I use?
What do I need to do to ship my product to the European Union?
What do I need to send to CCOF if I am a private label owner and my products are processed by a certified co-packer?
What do I need to send to CCOF if I co-pack products for another company's private label?
What if I am subject to an emergency pest or disease eradication spray or treatment situation?
What if I disagree with a CCOF certification decision or action?
What if I forgot my MyCCOF Username or Password?
What if I pay my bill but do not complete the renewal contract or vice versa?
What if I'm currently certified by a different certification agency?
What is a CN number?
What is a lot number?
What is an Audit Trail?
What is MyCCOF?
What is the 'National List' for processed products?
What is the Organic System Plan (OSP)?
What is the process to receive PrimusGFS Food Safety?
What is the renewal process?
What logos and claims can I put on my OCal certified product?
What MUST be on my certified organic product label?
What resources are available regarding GMOs and organic production?
What resources are available to help me with my certification and recordkeeping?
What sort of records should retailers maintain to demonstrate compliance with the regulations?
What standards does CCOF certify to?
What type of changes require an update to my California State Organic Program (SOP) registration?
What types of information should I send to CCOF?
What will happen at my organic inspection?
What/Who is GFSI and why does it matter?
What/Who is GLOBALG.A.P.?
What/Who is PrimusGFS?
When should I update my Organic System Plan (OSP)?
Where can I find organic ingredients for my products?
Where can I view the authorized contacts for my operation?
Which GLOBALG.A.P. standard is best for my business?
Which Primus GFS standard is best for my business?
Who can apply for OCal Certification?
Who needs to register with the California State Organic Program (SOP)?
Why do I need an organic inspection?
Why should I be certified with CCOF?

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