| Guide to US Organic Certifiers |
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Year Founded: 1992 Business Type: 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, Per written quote ... Primarily by acreage; processors by volume of units
Application fee: $100 Annual Fee: Minimum:
$450
Maximum: $10,000 Overall charges statement: Annual fee US 100,- Inspection: U$ 150,-/inspection day Certification fee: up to 1% of total farm sale
Fees published: Yes Format:
Posted on website
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes Refund Policy:
No refunds
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: No
Other accreditation groups recognized:
ISO-65, IFOAM
Other: Not Listed Professional organizations Arg. Movement of Organic Production IFOAM IOIA Argentine Certification Bodies Chamber
Newsletter/Periodical: Not Listed
Publications - None Listed Conferences/Events - None Listed Other Services - None Listed Other Resource Referrals - None Listed Other - Not Listed Cooperating partners? N.A.
Full-time receptionist? Yes Response Time Commitment: Usually less than 24 hrs. Member records available by email? Yes Member able to complete/access records online? No Transparency steps for farmers/public? Confidentiality agreement and conflict of interests declarations and agreements
Farmer Friendly Services - None Listed Top Five Strengths
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Inspectors used in 2002: 18 Inspector employment status: Independent Qualifications/training for inspectors: Professional university degree Training Experience
Most recent update by certifier: 05/13/05 |
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