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Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner Form
NOP Standards Manual

CCOF USDA NOP Standards Manual:  This manual includes the official National Organic Program (NOP) standards for CCOF organic certification under the USDA National Organic Program and includes all changes due to the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule effective March 20, 2023, with final implementation on March 19, 2024. 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.

Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation Manual or Standard
Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner Form
Notices for Inspections During the COVID-19 Pandemic

To learn more about how inspections are being conducted during the COVID-19 Pandemic, please refer to the appropriate notice below.

Spanish-Speaking, Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation Helpful documents or flyer
OCal C3.0 Seeds and Planting Stock

ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. Describe the seed, transplants, and planting stock you plan to use.

OCal Cultivator OCal System Plan
OCal C3.1 Container & Greenhouse/Shadehouse Production

ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. Describe any seedling, transplant, or greenhouse/shadehouse production done by your operation.

OCal Cultivator OCal System Plan
OCal C4.0 Rotation & Soil Management

ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. Describe how you maintain or improve soil, monitor fertility, and control erosion.

OCal Cultivator OCal System Plan
OCal C4.1 Compost and Manure

ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. Describe any compost you produce or purchase and any processed or raw manure you use.

OCal Cultivator OCal System Plan
OCal C4.2 Natural Resources

ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. Describe how you maintain or improve natural resources such as water, soil, and biodiversity.

OCal Cultivator OCal System Plan
OCal C5.0 Pest Management

ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. Describe preventative pest management methods you use.

OCal Cultivator OCal System Plan