National Organic Program Steps to Organic Certification презентация

National Organic Program Steps to Organic Certification

Five Steps to Certification Application Review and approval of Organic System Plan (OSP) Inspection Evaluation of inspection report – recommendation for certification Certification decision

Step 1: Application The Operation’s Application includes: Organic System Plan Operator Agreement Producers – maps, land history Handlers – formulas, labels

The Organic System Plan (OSP) Description of practices and procedures; List of all substances used; Description of monitoring practices & procedures; Recordkeeping system; Management practices to prevent commingling and contamination; Other information deemed necessary by the certifier

Step 2: Certifier Reviews Application Is the application complete? Have the immediate areas needing attention been identified? Does it appear that the applicant complies with the organic standards? Is the farm/business licensed to operate? What is the operation’s legal status?

Step 3: The Inspection

The Inspection If the application and OSP are judged to be complete the certifier assigns an organic inspector to inspect all relevant areas of the farm.

On- Site Inspection Components of the Inspection Organic inspections are usually between 3-6 hours per operation depending on complexity of operation and preparation of operator

Step 4: Evaluation and Recommendation for Approval The OSP, application and inspection report are all reviewed by an individual or certification committee with expertise in organic production and certification standards.

Step 5: The Certification Decision For New Applicants: Approval for organic certification May include conditions for minor, non-violative issues (establishment of adequate buffers, development of compliant labels). Request for additional information Inspector identified the need for additional information Notice of noncompliance Denial of Certification (must be preceded by a Notice of Noncompliance or be a combined Notice of Noncompliance and Notice of Denial)

Step 5: The Certification Decision Renewal of certification - Continuation of organic certification May include request for additional information within a prescribed time frame. If additional information is not received it should lead to a Notice of Noncompliance. Request for additional information prior to issuing an updated certificate Notice of Noncompliance Notice of Proposed Suspension or Revocation (must be preceded by a Notice of Noncompliance or be a combined Notice of Noncompliance and Notice of Proposed Suspension or Revocation)

Examples of situations that would require immediate notification to the certifier Operator wants to remove a site or a portion of a site from organic production. Operator would like to develop a new label for an organic products. Operator wants to purchase organic crops or products from other producers to resell. Operator wants to start processing organic food products or handle organic products produced by other organic producers; Operator decides to change any portion of a certified operation that may affect compliance with the National Organic Standards.