Forms & Documents
Response times may be slow due to the wildfires affecting Santa Cruz County and Covid-19. Organic compliance deadlines and inspections will be delayed for businesses affected by these crises. Read the latest updates on the Northern California wildfires, and visit our Covid-19 webpage to find pandemic-specific information »
Los tiempos de respuesta serán lentos debido a los incendios forestales afectando al condado de Santa Cruz y COVID-19. Los plazos de cumplimiento orgánico y las inspecciones se retrasarán para los negocios afectados por estas crisis. Lea las últimas actualizaciones sobre los incendios forestales del norte de California y visite nuestra página web de Covid-19 para encontrar información específica a la pandemia »
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New to organic certification or looking to become certified and not sure where to start? You might find our FAQs and Certification Help most useful!Search results by topic are listed alphabetically. If you know the document you are looking for by name, use the search found in the upper right corner of the site.
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International Standard Program Manual
This manual describes the CCOF International Standard program and standards. The program is for operations outside the US shipping to the European Union or Switzerland directly. To apply for this program please complete the International Standard Program Application for Grower or Handler. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail or Restaurant, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation | Manual or Standard |
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Introduction to Livestock Certification
Helpful tips on livestock certification. |
Livestock producer | Helpful documents or flyer |
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Japan (TM-11) Export Certificate Request Packet
Once you know you will be shipping to Japan, complete these fillable PDF forms and send the entire PDF packet to export@ccof.org. Enrollment in CCOF's Global Market Access Program for Japan Export is required. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Form |
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Japan/COR Export Certificate Request Packet
This is for operations located in Canada and certified to COR. Once you know you will be shipping to Japan, complete these fillable PDF forms and send the entire PDF packet to export@ccof.org. Enrollment in CCOF's Global Market Access Program for Japan Export is required. |
Processor located in Canada | Form |
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JAS Seal Consignment Contract
If you ship product to Japan you and your importer can sign this contract, giving you the ability to attach your importer’s JAS seal on product you export to them. Follow all instructions for the consignment and complete the training for attaching JAS seals. |
Grower, Processor or Handler | Form |
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Korea NAQS Export Certificate Request Packet
Once you know you will be shipping to Korea, complete these fillable PDF forms and send the entire PDF packet to export@ccof.org. Enrollment in CCOF's Global Market Access Program for US/Korea Equivalency is required. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner | Form |
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Korean Organic Logo and Labeling Information
This document was released by the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) as the regulation for the use and management of the Korean Organic Logo. |
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler | Instructions |
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L2.0 Apiculture Addendum
Use this form to supplement the Livestock Organic System Plan with information specific to your apiculture operation. |
Grower, Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L3.0 Livestock Feed, Feed Supplements, Water
Describe all feed provided to animals, including any feed supplements. Also describe drinking water provided. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L3.1 Feed, Feed Additives & Water (Ruminant).
Only required for operations that raise ruminant livestock (i.e. animals with rumens, including cattle, goats, sheep, bison). Describe the percentage of pasture provided in the total ration and drinking water provided. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L4.0 Livestock Living Conditions
Describe the living conditions you provide for your animals on this form. Also describe all circumstances when you may confine animals from the outdoors or from pasture. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L4.1 Pasture Management Plan
Only required for operations that manage pasture. Use this form to describe your pasture management practices and grazing strategy. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L5.0 Livestock Health Care
Health care practices and materials are described on this form, including your system for segregating animals treated with non-allowed materials, physical alterations, and animal identification. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L6.0 Brokers, Auction Yards and Transport
Complete this form to describe your use of feed or animal brokers, auction yards, and animal transport practices. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
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L7.0 Livestock Product Profile
Describe the products to be sold as organic and list any facilities that handle product while still under your ownership. Describe your sales method(s) and any livestock products you purchase from off-site. |
Livestock producer | Organic System Plan |
