| Guide to US Organic Certifiers |
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Year Founded: 1973 Business Type: Not-for-profit Geographic Range:
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Inspections and certifications
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
Farm inspections and certifications by size (percentage of certifier's farm total):
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Process highlights for new applications
- Not Listed Cost structure
Fees set by: Production volume
Application fee: $275 Annual Fee: Minimum:
$170 (For $0-$10,000 of Organic Production Value)
Maximum: $20500 (For greater than $15,000,000 in Organic Production value) Overall charges statement: Application is one time fee of $275
Inspections are billed at time and expenses. Annual fees are based on Gross Organic Production Value (GOPV) and remain competitive. Fees for additional services are charged at time of service and remain modest. Expedited Certification Program available for new certification applicants, additional facilities added, and new acreage added at higher initial fee. Fees published: Yes Format:
Posted on website, Downloadable PDF files, Printed outlines, Newsletter
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes Refund Policy:
Application fees are non-refundable. CCOF will provide refunds on a case by case basis.
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: No
Other accreditation groups recognized:
ISO-65, IFOAM, USDA NOP
Other: We provide export certification through CCOF International, IFOAM accredited. Professional organizations IFOAM (Internation Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements) Western Growers OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) California Farm Bureau OTA (Organic Trade Association) Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) National Association of Speciatly Food Trade (NASFT)
Newsletter/Periodical: \\\"CCOF Magazine,\\\" quarterly, also available online
Publications
Other - Not Listed Cooperating partners? CCOF Inc is the parent organization of CCOF Certification Services and the CCOF Foundation. CCOF Inc is a trade industry association promoting organic production practices in the public sector. CCOF Foundation offers programs to increase awareness of and demand for certified organic products and to expand public support for organic agriculture.
Full-time receptionist? Yes Response Time Commitment: CCOF staff will respond to all queries, via phone, email or fax, as soon as possible. A response should be provided within one business day. Member records available by email? Yes Member able to complete/access records online? Yes Transparency steps for farmers/public? CCOF publishes online and in print all fees and procedures. We also work with volunteer advisory committees. CCOF has a long history of transparency and support for growers of all types and sizes.
Farmer Friendly Services
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Inspectors used in 2002: 30-35 Inspector employment status: Independent, Agency employees Qualifications/training for inspectors: CCOF looks for inspectors who have completed IOIA training, and have an agricultural degree, or at least 2 years of farming experience, with proven written skills. CCOF provides further training and an inspector apprenticeship program.
Most recent update by certifier: 10/28/08 |
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