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| Certifier Profile |
| OneCert |
Lincoln, NE, U.S. |
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Year Founded: 2003
Business Type: For profit
Geographic Range:
| Activity in: U.S. |
| All 50 States |
| Activity in: Global Regions |
| Americas |
North America, South America, Latin America |
| Africa |
North Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa |
| Europe |
Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean Sea |
| Asia & Oceania |
Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, North Asia, Southeast Asia, South Pacific, Australia |
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| Top 3 crops: |
1. grain crops and forages |
2. tree fruits and vines, nut crops |
3. mixed vegetables, including herbs |
| Top 3 livestock types: |
1. beef |
2. poultry/eggs |
3. dairy |
Inspections and certifications
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
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Production Only |
Production & Processing |
| Crop farms |
Not listed |
0 |
| Livestock farms |
Not listed |
Not listed |
| Crops and livestock |
Not listed |
Not listed |
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
| Processing |
Handling |
Other |
| Not listed |
Not listed |
Not listed |
Farm inspections and certifications by size (percentage of certifier's farm total):
| <5 a |
5-49 a |
50-179 a |
180-499 a |
500-1000 a |
>1000 a |
| 10% |
15% |
20% |
30% |
20% |
5% |
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Process highlights for new applications
- Not Listed
Cost structure
Fees set by: Production volume, Certification fee is based on organic sales. Application fee:
$0 ($0 )
Annual Fee:
Minimum:
$295 ($295 )
Maximum:
$4095 (Approximately $4095 - The maximum fee is based upon scope and complexity of the operation.)
Overall charges statement:
OneCert has a single annual fee that covers all services, including inspection costs.
Fees published: Yes Format:
Posted on website, Downloadable PDF files, Printed outlines
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes
Refund Policy:
50% of the fee is refundable if the applicant withdraws from the certification process before an inspector is assigned.
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: No
Other: European Certification (ECC 2092/91). India NSOP.
Verification of compliance to JAS and Bio Suisse standards.
Other accreditation groups recognized:
ISO-65
Professional organizations
Accredited Certifiers Association
Organic Materials Review Institute
Organic Trade Association
Newsletter/Periodical: Not Listed
Publications
- International Organic Standards
Conferences/Events
- None Listed
Other Services
- Consultant referrals
- Farmer-to-farmer networking services/opportunities
Other Resource Referrals
- None Listed
Other - Not Listed
Cooperating partners?
- Not Listed
Full-time receptionist? Yes
Response Time Commitment:
Same day
Member records available by email? Yes
Member able to complete/access records online? Yes
Transparency steps for farmers/public?
- Not Listed
Farmer Friendly Services
- Prompt and accurate answers to questions about compliance to NOP, European, and Japanese standards.
- Online application forms.
- Electronic transaction certificates.
Top Five Strengths
- Timely
- Affordable
- Accessible
- Experienced
- Knowledgeable
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| Executive/management/support staff
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| Full-time | 2 |
| Part-time | 2 |
| Independent Contractors | 3-9 |
| Other Staff | 1-3 |
| Total Paid Staff | 8-16 |
Inspectors used in 2002: 9
Inspector employment status:
Independent, Agency employees
Qualifications/training for inspectors:
IOIA training plus experience.
Most recent update by certifier: 06/14/05
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