The purpose of organic inspections is to confirm that your operation meets the National Organic Program (NOP) standards and regulations both before it is certified and every year after as long as it remains certified. Inspectors do this by confirming that what you say in your application, called an Organic System Plan (OSP), is what you are doing in practice.
I provide services, what do I need to do when processing for other organic operations?
CCOF Inspection Documents for Mexico Compliance Program are only available in Spanish.
The purpose of an organic inspection is to confirm that your operation meets the NOP standards and regulations both before it is certified and every year after as long as it remains certified. Inspectors do this by confirming that what you say in your application, called an Organic System Plan (OSP), is what you are doing in practice.
An excellent, low-cost resource titled Preparing for Organic Inspection, which includes checklists and other resources, is available from NCAT's Sustainable Agriculture Project.
| Question | Answer |
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| Should I notify CCOF if my business ownership or name has changed? |
Yes, you mu |
To learn more about how inspections are being conducted during the COVID-19 Pandemic, please refer to the appropriate notice below.
Yes. CCOF is required to conduct unannounced inspections by our accreditors, USDA ISO-65 and USDA NOP. Unannounced inspections encourage all certified clients to comply with the regulations. It shows that certified producers and processors are doing their best to comply with the regulations and willing to prove it. It proves to organic customers that the standards are upheld and that organic really does mean something.
Prepare for your inspection by reviewing the appropriate pre-inspection letter below that applies to your operation.
CCOF offers inspection preparation letters for each operation type. You can prepare for your inspection by reviewing the appropriate pre-inspection letter that applies to your operation.
Ask the inspector what they want to see, who they want to talk to, and what records and copies to have ready.
Yes. To be eligible for the CCOF Certified Transitional program you must submit an application, including completing an Organic System Plan (OSP), and undergo the annual inspection and review process.