standards and programs

This manual describes the standards that apply to operations joining CCOF’s PrimusGFS program.

This manual includes the official CDFA and CDPH standards for OCal certification under the CDFA or CDPH. Review the CDFA OCal Program webpage and CDPH OCal Program webpage for more details about OCal certification under these programs. 

This manual describes the standards that apply to operations entering the CCOF Mexico Compliance Program. The program is for operations in Mexico and exporting organic products to Mexico.

This manual describes the standards that apply to operations joining CCOF’s GLOBALG.A.P. program.

This manual describes the CCOF International Standard program and standards. The program is for operations in Mexico shipping to the European Union or Switzerland directly. To apply for this program please complete the International Standard Program Application for Grower or Handler.

For the Certification of Operations Located in Canada to the Canadian Organic Regime (COR). This manual describes the Canadian Organic Regime (COR) standards. Only operations located in Canada can apply for COR certification.

This manual describes the requirements for operations enrolled in the Global Market Access program. This is typically only necessary if your products are exported to foreign markets where the U.S. National Organic Program has equivalence arrangements, including Canada, the European Union, Japan and more.

CCOF USDA NOP Standards Manual:  This version of the NOP standards will be replaced by January 19, 2023 "SOE" version on March 20, 2024. 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.

This manual describes your rights and responsibilities as a certified operation, CCOF due process procedures, the costs of certification, certification procedures, and how to remain certified.