I provide services, what do I need to do when processing for other organic operations?
I provide services, what do I need to do when processing for other organic operations?
inspections
Inspection Documents for Mexico Compliance Program
CCOF Inspection Documents for Mexico Compliance Program are only available in Spanish.
How do organic inspections work?
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.
Should I notify CCOF if my business ownership or name has changed?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Should I notify CCOF if my business ownership or name has changed? |
Yes, you mu |
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.
Does CCOF perform unannounced inspections?
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.
Inspection Prep Checklists
Prepare for your inspection by reviewing the appropriate pre-inspection letter below that applies to your operation.
How should I get ready for my inspection?
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.
If I am CCOF Certified Transitional will I have to be inspected?
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.
Does CCOF Perform Pesticide Residue and GMO Testing?
Yes. The Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 requires certification agencies to perform residue testing of organic product. Such testing acts as a deterrent to fraud and helps to prove to organic customers that the standards are upheld and that organic really does mean something. CCOF is granted the authority to collect samples for testing by the National Organic Program regulations section 205.670. Refusing to allow the inspector to take samples for testing may result in adverse action against your certification with CCOF.