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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 »

Organic Certification Cost Share Program Now Open for Applications

The National Organic Certification Cost Share Program is now open for 2018 applications!

Program Manual Updates

CCOF has recently revised important sections of the CCOF Certification Program Manual.

These changes include the following:

Renewals Are Coming

Every year, certified operations are required to submit an annual certification renewal contract and pay certification fees for the next year.

Renewals are Coming

Every year, certified operations are required to submit an annual certification renewal contract and pay certification fees for the next year. In early November, we will mail your renewal package–the contract and invoice–as well as send you an email with your renewal information.

Renewals Are Coming!

Every year, you are required to submit the annual Continuation of Certification contract and pay your certification fee. In mid-November, we will mail you your renewal package of contract and invoice. To complete the renewal process and remain certified in good standing, you must complete your renewal contract and pay your annual fees by January 1, 2013.

Requirements for Imported Grain, Bean, and Seed Shipments

Updated August 23, 2017

On May 11, 2017, CCOF Certification Services notified handlers, importers, and others of new requirements for seeking approval for imported grain shipments. Our goal is to help ensure the integrity of organic trade, which is also shared below.

Additionally, the NOP has recently provided a training and resource list regarding organic integrity in the supply chain.

Self-Attestation Removed from U.S. – Canada Organic Equivalence

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has clarified their import policy for USDA certified organic products traded under the United States-Canada Organic Equivalence Arrangement (USCOEA).

As of April 30, 2020, all certified USDA organic products imported to Canada must be accompanied by an organic certificate that includes the following attestation statement: “Certified in accordance with the terms of the U.S.

Two-Day Rushes Cannot be Processed

Due to ongoing impacts from the west coast wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, we are unable to accept 2-day Rush requests until further notice. We can accept 5-day Rush requests. All 2-day Rush requests will be reviewed in 5 business days. Be sure to include the Rush Review form along with your submission. Email updates to inbox@ccof.org.

Update on CCOF Inspections During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Organic certification and food safety certification are part of the critical infrastructure of food and agriculture, an essential service. Inspections are a critical part of the certification process, and we are frequently evaluating how we can safely conduct them during this time of pandemic restrictions.

CCOF is prioritizing inspections for new certifications where an inspection is required to harvest or begin production. We are also performing some renewal inspections when the circumstances allow.

Welcome Jamie Carr

CCOF is proud to welcome our newest Associate Inspection Supervisor Jamie Carr to the team!

Jamie Carr has worked with CCOF for several years as an organic inspector in the Fresno area. Jamie will be managing a broad swath of operations from Southern California to Sutter and Yuba counties. Jamie brings solid inspection and food systems knowledge as well as familiarity with CCOF inspection systems and inspectors. She holds a B.S. in Plant Science from California State University, Fresno.

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