| Organic Certifiers 6500 Casitas Pass Road Ventura, CA 93001 Phone (805) 684-6494 Fax: (805) 684-2767 |
| Organic Means Nature's Way |
| USDA-NOP IFOAM ISO 65 Quebec |
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| The Certification Process |
STEP 1: An application with appropriate attachments (crops /
handling / wild crops/ livestock) outlining the applicants organic
production or handling system plan is submitted to Organic
Certifiers, along with a non-refundable $450.00 set-up fee. This
fee covers the initial document review and on-site inspection.
Additional inspection charges may apply depending on the
location and time required.
STEP 2: Upon review and acceptance of the application, an on-site
inspection of the organic operation is conducted by a trained
inspector. A written inspection report is provided to O.C. and to the
applicant.
STEP 3: A final review of the application, materials and inspection
report is conducted and a decision on certification rendered by
Organic Certifiers. Upon receipt of the annual certification fee, an
original certificate is issued to the certified operation. The
certification must be updated annually.
handling / wild crops/ livestock) outlining the applicants organic
production or handling system plan is submitted to Organic
Certifiers, along with a non-refundable $450.00 set-up fee. This
fee covers the initial document review and on-site inspection.
Additional inspection charges may apply depending on the
location and time required.
STEP 2: Upon review and acceptance of the application, an on-site
inspection of the organic operation is conducted by a trained
inspector. A written inspection report is provided to O.C. and to the
applicant.
STEP 3: A final review of the application, materials and inspection
report is conducted and a decision on certification rendered by
Organic Certifiers. Upon receipt of the annual certification fee, an
original certificate is issued to the certified operation. The
certification must be updated annually.
