standards and programs

NOP Standards Manual

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.