CCOF Now Offers Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) Program
CCOF is excited to announce that we are offering the Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) program in partnership with the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA).
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PrimusGFS Food Safety Certification Now Offered by CCOF
CCOF is pleased to announce the addition of PrimusGFS to our food safety certification services for the organic sector. Effective immediately, CCOF is accepting applications from farmers, coolers/distributors, harvest crews, packing houses, and processors of produce. If you are interested in obtaining a quote for services or applying, please complete our online form for more information.
California’s New Comparable-to-Organic Cannabis Program
CCOF is now accepting applications from licensed cannabis operations in the state of California for the new OCal comparable-to-organic program.
Renewals Are Coming
Every year, certified operations are required to submit an annual certification renewal contract and pay certification fees for the next year. In early November, we will mail your renewal package, which includes your renewal contract and annual certification fee invoice. We will also send an email with your renewal information.
Republic of Korea Labeling Requirements
By January 1, 2022, all organic products sold in Korea must comply with two new label requirements:
CCOF Now Offers an Organic-Comparable Cannabis Certification
CCOF is now accepting applications from licensed cannabis operations in the state of California for the new OCal comparable-to-organic program.
A Comparable-to-Organic Cannabis Standard
Limited Brand Custom CCOF Client Profiles Are Available
If you co-pack products for multiple brands, you may want a limited client profile, which lists only specific brands to protect the identity of the different brands you are working with. At any time, you may request a custom CCOF Client Profile that lists only specific brands for no additional charge.
2015: Certification Cost Share is Back
Certification cost share is a program that reimburses organic operations 75% of eligible certification-related costs up to a maximum of $750 per certified scope. Certification cost share is now open in the state of California and will be in other states soon. CCOF is preparing helpful instruction documents and tools to help you navigate the cost share forms. Look for them by May 1!
2014: Last Call for Certification Cost Share
CCOF is excited to announce that 33% of its members in California have successfully applied for the organic certification cost-share rebate, which refunds 75% of certification-related expenses up to a maximum of $750 per certified scope of operation.
We encourage the remainder of CCOF-certified members to apply for certification cost share in California before the postmark deadline of November 29, 2014. We also encourage members in other states to submit applications for cost share according to their state deadlines.