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Certifier Profile
Accreditation Revoked by NOP July 26, 2006. Banned from certification activities for three years. |
| American Food Safety Institute, International |
Chippewa Falls, WI, U.S. |
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Year Founded: 2002
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 |
| Asia & Oceania |
Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, North Asia, Southeast Asia, South Pacific |
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| Top 3 crops: |
1. mixed vegetables, including herbs |
2. grain crops and forages |
3. tree fruits and vines, nut crops |
| Top 3 livestock types: |
1. none |
2. none |
3. none |
Inspections and certifications
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
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Production Only |
Production & Processing |
| Crop farms |
12 |
15 |
| 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 |
| 22 |
6 |
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 |
| 0% |
Not listed |
Not listed |
Not listed |
80% |
Not listed |
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Process highlights for new applications
- Not Listed
Cost structure
Fees set by: Per quote Application fee:
$250 to $500
Annual Fee:
Minimum:
Not Listed
Maximum:
Not Listed
Overall charges statement:
- Not Listed
Fees published: No Format:
Posted on website, Printed outlines, Newsletter
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes
Refund Policy:
According to 7 CFR 205
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: No
Other: Complete education services to include specialized training for unique situations
Other accreditation groups recognized:
None Listed
Professional organizations
American Instuite of Baking
ASQ
APICS
Newsletter/Periodical: Not Listed
Publications
- None Listed
Conferences/Events
- None Listed
Other Services
- Supplier information
- Organic production information
- Consultant referrals
Other Resource Referrals
- None Listed
Other - Not Listed
Cooperating partners?
American Institute of Baking
Full-time receptionist? Yes
Response Time Commitment:
Same Day
Member records available by email? No
Member able to complete/access records online? No
Transparency steps for farmers/public?
According to the needs and constraints of the individual customer. Our audits are built on GAP's and common industrial language.
Farmer Friendly Services
- Fast track certifications
- First time start up fees
- Specialized service for unique operations
Top Five Strengths
- Fast
- Efficient personalized service
- Technologically proficient
- Needs oriented
- Small grower/processor fees
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| Executive/management/support staff
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| Full-time | 4 |
| Part-time | 1 |
| Independent Contractors | 14 |
| Other Staff | 0 |
| Total Paid Staff | 0 |
Inspectors used in 2002: 5
Inspector employment status:
Independent
Qualifications/training for inspectors:
IOIA or AIB Organic Certifications, 2 years experience, interview and one mentored audit
Most recent update by certifier: 07/21/05
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Disclaimer: The certifier profile data shown on this site is for informational purposes, based on data submitted by participating certifiers. The Rodale Institute® does not specifically endorse any certifier, nor guarantee the accuracy of the information. Please contact certifiers to verify information that is critical to decision-making. If you have comments about any of the listings, or listings to add, please contact our guide coordinator
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