Get Certified Organic - 6 Simple Steps
Outlined are the 6 simple steps for getting certified.
Outlined are the 6 simple steps for getting certified.
The main benefit of organic certification for retail food stores is bringing confidence to consumers that the organic integrity of the products they buy extend from the seeds used to grow their food to their shopping basket. Consumers want to know the store where they shop cares enough to go the extra mile to provide them that assurance of organic integrity.
Apply for certification of your retail store by completing an application and sending it to inbox@ccof.org!
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. This form is required to apply for Canadian Organic Regime (COR) certification with CCOF.
This form is required to apply for organic certification with CCOF.
Certification typically requires up to 12 weeks; less for special cases. We generally recommend that you begin the process at least 90 days before harvest or launch of your organic line.
The length of time depends on a number of factors:
There are dozens of reasons to choose CCOF for your organic certification. Learn why CCOF should be your choice for certification or browse our website for more information.
Helpful tips for growers and handlers starting out in organic certification.
Organic certification application for operations that raise animals such as poultry, dairy, beef, and sheep etc. This application includes crop production sections for pasture and range land.
Download your application packet and email completed forms to inbox@ccof.org:
Helpful tips for livestock operations starting out in organic certification.
ONLY FOR OPERATIONS LOCATED IN CANADA. Processor/Handler operations located in Canada ONLY. This certification application packet is for processors.
Download your application packet and email completed forms to inbox@ccof.org: