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OCal Uncertified Handler Affidavit

ONLY FOR OCAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS. This form applies to uncertified storage facilities used by CCOF operations to store unsealed product or product in permeable packaging. It also applies to uncertified brokers, traders, wholesalers, or distributors that provide OCal products to CCOF OCal certified operations. It is not required for uncertified handlers supplying OCal product in sealed, impermeable containers with final retail labeling that identifies the OCal status and original certified producer.

OCal Cultivator Form
Organic Certification Cost Share Documents

All documents for Cost Share 2022 can be downloaded on the CDFA website.

Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail, Processor located in Canada, Trader or Broker or Private label owner Helpful documents or flyer, Instructions
Organic Certification Self-Assessment

On January 19, 2023, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) put forth the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Rule, which is intended to safeguard confidence in organic products and minimize fraud throughout the organic supply chain. Operations – including both currently certified and newly impacted uncertified handlers of organic products – must meet all of the requirements in the rule by March 19, 2024. See our SOE page for more details.

Use the self-assessment flowchart below to see if your operation qualifies for the new, limited exemptions from certification as outlined in section A of SOE or whether you will need to get certified to continue working with organic products.

The flowchart is available in English and Spanish.

Helpful documents or flyer
Organic Claims on Websites and Other Marketing

Learn more about what CCOF looks for on a website to help you design a compliant website and prevent consumer confusion.

Grower, Livestock producer, Processor or Handler, Retail, Trader or Broker or Private label owner Helpful documents or flyer
Organic Food Production

Organic Food Production - It's Easier Than You Think

The organic market is expanding at a rapid rate, and buyers demand more organic products than can be supplied domestically.

Processors and co-packers have a unique business opportunity to get into the organic market and help convert raw goods to shelf-ready food products to meet the demand and increase profitability.

Processor or Handler, I am not an organic operation Helpful documents or flyer
Organic Fraud Prevention Plan

Use this worksheet to describe your Organic Fraud Prevention Plan. This includes the monitoring practices and procedures you use to verify suppliers in the supply chain and the organic status of agricultural products received to detect and prevent organic fraud.

Processor or Handler, Trader or Broker or Private label owner, I am not an organic operation Organic System Plan
Organic Labeling Guidelines

An easy to read organic labeling chart.

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
Organic Marketing 101: A Guide for Getting Your Products to Market

Many different market channels exist for your organic product but not all channels will align with your goals, values, product line, and personality. Choosing the perfect market for your product can be overwhelming, so choose what market channel suits you best before you make a major investment in your cropping plan or product recipe. This tool will help you select the perfect channel for your business, with an emphasis on finding the right avenue for your end consumers.

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
Organic Seed and Planting Stock Regulations and Resources

This list of organic seed suppliers is a great place to start your search for organic seed. Known suppliers of organic strawberry planting stock are also included.

Grower, Livestock producer Helpful documents or flyer
Organic Wine Labeling Guide

An easy-to-read organic wine labeling guide.

Processor or Handler, I am not an organic operation Helpful documents or flyer