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Organic Certification

Handler/Processor Application


The Certification Process

Applicants submit an annual application each spring with payment.  The Inspection Coordinator assigns an independent third party inspector to visit and inspect the farm, ask questions, and note areas of special concern.  The inspector then forwards his or her report to the Certification staff, who review all documents and grant or deny certification, or request further information.

Coverage Map

OEFFA Certification will only be accepting new applications from operations in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. If you are not from these states, please visit the National Organic Program website to find a certifier in your area.


Fees:
(FEES DUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION)

Annual Gross Organic Income Base Fee
$ 0 - 249,999 $ 500
$ 250,000 - 999,999 $ 1000
> $ 1,000,000 $ 2500

note: inspection fees and expenses are additional and are billed separately


Deadlines:

We accept new applicants at any time. You are required to renew annually and the Certification Staff will send out a notice before your renewal application is due.


Handler/Processor Applicant Forms

NOP Standards

OEFFA Production Standards

 

Download OEFFA Production Standards

OEFFA Certification Policies & Procedures

OEFFA Production Standards

 

Download OEFFA Certification Policies & Procedures

OEFFA Organic System Plan for Handlers

OEFFA Organic System Plan for Handlers

This is the application form.

Please be sure that every product you produce has a Product Profile Sheet (the last page of the application) and a copy of the labels being used.

Download OEFFA Organic System Plan for Handlers

LINKS TO RESOURCES

Additional sources of information

ANOTHER RESOURCE

Under the National Organic Program Standards, the Certification staff is not allowed to "consult" but only to enforce the Standards. Staff from OEFFA Education are happy to answer questions about organics, transitioning, and sustainable agricultural practices. They can be reached by calling (614) 421-2022 or emailing them.

OEFFA Staff

OEFFA Certification  
41 Croswell Rd.
Columbus OH 43214

Phone: 614.262.2022   Fax: 614.421.2011