Exempt Handler Affidavit
The Uncertified Handler Affidavit has been replaced by the Exempt Handler Affidavit.
The Uncertified Handler Affidavit has been replaced by the Exempt Handler Affidavit.
Operations enrolled in the CCOF Mexico Compliance Program may forward this document to their suppliers to attest that ingredients were not grown with sodium nitrate, hydroponics, or aeroponics.
This manual describes the standards that apply to operations entering the CCOF Mexico Compliance Program. The program is for operations in Mexico and exporting organic products to Mexico.
Yes! MyCCOF is the first of its kind online organic certification management system. MyCCOF is free for all clients and provides access to records, bills, inspection reports, certificates, and more.
The purpose of an organic inspection is to confirm that your operation meets the NOP standards and regulations both before it is certified and every year after as long as it remains certified. Inspectors do this by confirming that what you say in your application, called an Organic System Plan (OSP), is what you are doing in practice.
An excellent, low-cost resource titled Preparing for Organic Inspection, which includes checklists and other resources, is available from NCAT's Sustainable Agriculture Project.
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Should I notify CCOF if my business ownership or name has changed? |
Yes, you mu |
To learn more about how inspections are being conducted during the COVID-19 Pandemic, please refer to the appropriate notice below.
Yes! The organic standards do not allow GMOs. If you are CCOF certified, you can use our “Organic is No-GMO & More” seal in addition to other non-GMO language on your labels.
Complete this form if a change to an organic business you manage or own results in a new Tax ID, business structure, or owner. Other business changes may also require this form to be submitted, at CCOF’s discretion.
We want to help our certified members grow their businesses, and in doing so the organic marketplace. One way we promote our members is by maintaining a searchable online directory of our certified operations. Those looking to find organic products or services can search by keyword, location, or sales method, including Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), farmers' markets, wholesale, export, and more.