ON & IC.....Efficient, Timely Application Processing
Application
- Applicant understands and complies with USDA National Organic Program, Final Rule.
- Completes application specific to type of organic operation
- Completes an Organic System Plan which describes, in sufficient detail, your operation's plan to achieve, document and sustain compliance to USDA/NOP standards and regulations.
- Submits application, Organic System Plan and applicable fees to Organic National & International Certifiers
Pre-Review
- Organic National & International Certifiers pre-reviews Organic System Plan for completeness and compliance with USDA National Organic Program, Final Rule.
- If compliance issues are noted, applicant will be notified prior to inspection allowing time for correction
On-Site Inspection
- Organic National and International Certifiers schedules organic inspector to complete on-site inspection of your organic production facilities
- Organic inspector assesses organic management practices and production documentation
- Organic inspector submits assessment and any additional reports generated during inspection to Organic National & Interational Certifiers
Expert Review
- Organic National and International Certifiers reviews materials for compliance with USDA National Organic Program, Final Rule
- Organic National & International Certifiers issues report to applicant regarding need for further clarification of certain issues, corrective or preventative actions and a timeframe for correction or clarification.
Awarding of Organic Certification
- If complant to USDA/ NOP standards and regulations, organic certificate is issued for specific crops/products requested for organic certification.
Process Time
- From initial application to final assessment, 45-90 days depending upon type and scope of operation.
Expiration of Certificate
- Valid until surrendered or revoked.
- To maintain and continue certification, an operation must submit to an on-site inspection, complete annual update information and remit applicable fees as required by the USDA/NOP.
Fees