The document is a compliance checklist for producers seeking organic certification from the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP). It contains over 100 questions organized into 7 sections addressing various aspects of organic production and handling practices, inputs, monitoring, recordkeeping, and other requirements. The checklist is intended to help producers and certifiers evaluate compliance with NOP standards in an efficient manner. Additional resources on organic certification and developing an organic system plan are also listed.
National Organic Program Compliance Checklist for ProducersElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a compliance checklist for producers seeking organic certification under the National Organic Program. It covers general certification requirements and details practices and procedures, inputs, monitoring, recordkeeping, and other information required in an organic system plan. The checklist is intended to help producers assess compliance with USDA organic regulations and make the certification process easier for producers, inspectors, and certifiers. It refers users to additional resources on organic crop and livestock production.
Preparing for an Organic Inspection: Steps and ChecklistsElisaMendelsohn
This document provides guidance for organic producers and handlers to prepare for their annual organic certification inspection. It outlines four key steps: 1) Review the sections of the National Organic Standards relevant to your operation; 2) Review your Organic Systems Plan and ensure it is up to date; 3) Review any past communications from your certifier; 4) Gather your records using the provided organic inspection checklists. Following these steps will help your inspection go more smoothly and ensure your operation is fully compliant with organic standards.
National Organic Program Compliance Checklist for HandlersElisaMendelsohn
The document is a compliance checklist for organic handlers developed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) with funding from the USDA National Organic Program. It contains over 100 questions organized into 8 sections to help handlers evaluate how their operation complies with the National Organic Program standards. The checklist addresses topics such as allowed and prohibited substances, product composition requirements, labeling guidelines, and recordkeeping. It is intended to assist handlers and certifiers in ensuring operations meet federal organic regulations.
This document discusses three steps for ensuring compliant use of materials for organic production and handling according to the USDA's National Organic Program. First, operators must understand the relevant NOP regulations regarding allowed and prohibited materials. Second, operators must include all materials in their Organic System Plan and get approval from their certifier. Third, operators must document all material purchases and uses and keep records for at least five years. Following these steps helps ensure materials are used correctly according to organic standards.
On Farm Food Safety with GAPs and FSMA
1) Foodborne illness affects millions of Americans each year, costing lives and billions of dollars. The Produce Safety Rule under FSMA aims to help prevent contamination of fresh produce to reduce foodborne illness. 2) GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices) are voluntary standards for farms to minimize risks of microbial, chemical, and physical hazards in fresh produce. The eight principles of GAPs include preventing contamination, following all laws, and maintaining records for accountability. 3) The Produce Safety Rule establishes science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables. It sets requirements for water, soil amendments, sprouts, animals,
The document provides information on NPDES permitting requirements for pesticide application in Georgia. It explains that operators applying above thresholds must submit a Notice of Intent to be covered under the Pesticide General Permit. It provides details on calculating acreage sprayed and record keeping requirements, including developing Pesticide Discharge Management Plans, maintaining records of applications and equipment, filing reports of any adverse incidents, and compiling biennial reports. Contact information is also included for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division NPDES coordinator and an NPDES update email list.
National Organic Program Compliance Checklist for ProducersElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a compliance checklist for producers seeking organic certification under the National Organic Program. It covers general certification requirements and details practices and procedures, inputs, monitoring, recordkeeping, and other information required in an organic system plan. The checklist is intended to help producers assess compliance with USDA organic regulations and make the certification process easier for producers, inspectors, and certifiers. It refers users to additional resources on organic crop and livestock production.
Preparing for an Organic Inspection: Steps and ChecklistsElisaMendelsohn
This document provides guidance for organic producers and handlers to prepare for their annual organic certification inspection. It outlines four key steps: 1) Review the sections of the National Organic Standards relevant to your operation; 2) Review your Organic Systems Plan and ensure it is up to date; 3) Review any past communications from your certifier; 4) Gather your records using the provided organic inspection checklists. Following these steps will help your inspection go more smoothly and ensure your operation is fully compliant with organic standards.
National Organic Program Compliance Checklist for HandlersElisaMendelsohn
The document is a compliance checklist for organic handlers developed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) with funding from the USDA National Organic Program. It contains over 100 questions organized into 8 sections to help handlers evaluate how their operation complies with the National Organic Program standards. The checklist addresses topics such as allowed and prohibited substances, product composition requirements, labeling guidelines, and recordkeeping. It is intended to assist handlers and certifiers in ensuring operations meet federal organic regulations.
This document discusses three steps for ensuring compliant use of materials for organic production and handling according to the USDA's National Organic Program. First, operators must understand the relevant NOP regulations regarding allowed and prohibited materials. Second, operators must include all materials in their Organic System Plan and get approval from their certifier. Third, operators must document all material purchases and uses and keep records for at least five years. Following these steps helps ensure materials are used correctly according to organic standards.
On Farm Food Safety with GAPs and FSMA
1) Foodborne illness affects millions of Americans each year, costing lives and billions of dollars. The Produce Safety Rule under FSMA aims to help prevent contamination of fresh produce to reduce foodborne illness. 2) GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices) are voluntary standards for farms to minimize risks of microbial, chemical, and physical hazards in fresh produce. The eight principles of GAPs include preventing contamination, following all laws, and maintaining records for accountability. 3) The Produce Safety Rule establishes science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables. It sets requirements for water, soil amendments, sprouts, animals,
The document provides information on NPDES permitting requirements for pesticide application in Georgia. It explains that operators applying above thresholds must submit a Notice of Intent to be covered under the Pesticide General Permit. It provides details on calculating acreage sprayed and record keeping requirements, including developing Pesticide Discharge Management Plans, maintaining records of applications and equipment, filing reports of any adverse incidents, and compiling biennial reports. Contact information is also included for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division NPDES coordinator and an NPDES update email list.
20051116 40 Cfr Part 158 For Cpda Registration 201Karen Warkentien
The document summarizes a presentation on proposed revisions to 40 CFR Part 158, which establishes pesticide data requirements. Some key points include: (1) the proposals would comprehensively reorganize and expand the part to incorporate new testing guidelines; (2) this may significantly increase costs for registrants and the EPA beyond the EPA's estimates; and (3) over 100 public comments were received raising concerns about the scope of the increased requirements and financial implications. The presentation examines the proposals and their potential regulatory and economic impacts in more detail.
This document discusses alternatives to treated lumber for organic producers. It notes that treated lumber is prohibited under organic standards as it often contains arsenic, chromium, or copper. The document provides information on alternative untreated wood options and alternative treatments that can be used, such as borates or ammoniacal copper citrate. It also discusses alternative materials like plastic, stone, or steel that can be used instead of wood in some applications. The document aims to help organic producers identify options for posts, lumber, and other wood materials that meet organic standards.
On September 17, the Organic Council of Ontario hosted a webinar on proposed changes to the Canadian Organic Standards. Public comments will be accepted by the Canadian General Standards Board until September 30, 2019.
Panelists included: Hugh Martin, Rob Wallbridge, Joel Aitken, Norm Hansen, Rochelle Eisen, Simon Jacques, Nicole Boudreau
Organic System Plan (OSP) Templates for CertifiersElisaMendelsohn
- This document contains templates for certifying agencies to develop application materials for organic certification.
- Applications for organic certification constitute the Organic System Plan required by the USDA National Organic Program.
- The templates are structured to elicit all the information needed for a complete Organic System Plan as required by the National Organic Standards.
- They include templates for organic farm plans, organic farm plan updates, organic livestock plans, and organic handling plans.
Organic System Plans: Field and Row Crops and Pasture and Range SystemsGardening
This document provides a sample organic system plan for a Midwestern crop farm transitioning to organic production. The farm grows row crops, small grains, and alfalfa hay both organically and conventionally. The plan includes detailed farm maps, field histories, and descriptions of the farm's soil and crop management, organic integrity practices, and recordkeeping system. Supplementary documents provide additional details on notifications, land use history, soil tests, manure sources, and a biodiversity plan. The sample aims to demonstrate how a full organic system plan might be structured to meet USDA organic certification requirements.
1. Apply Spill TACKLE absorbent onto the spill and stir it in a circular motion using a brush or broom. Re-apply if residue remains.
2. Sweep the encapsulated liquid into a dustpan and dispose of it properly according to federal, state, and local laws.
3. TACKLE Technologies received waste certification from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to dispose of its Tackl absorbent at the Magnolia Sanitary Landfill until September 30, 2016.
The final rules for the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) are expected later this year and next year. This document discusses several key sections of FSMA that will impact food packaging manufacturers, including inspection of records, sanitary transport, mandatory recall authority, and administrative detention. It advises food packaging manufacturers to prepare now for these new FSMA requirements by updating policies and training employees on regulatory inspections, implementing transportation sanitation programs, revising recall policies, and establishing supplier approval programs.
Are you ready to implement FDA Food Safety Modernization Act?Nikoo Arasteh
The document discusses the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which establishes new rules for food safety in the United States. It was signed into law in 2011 to better protect public health by strengthening the food safety system from farm to table. The FSMA impacts farmers, food manufacturers, transporters, importers and others. Its major components establish requirements for preventive controls, inspections and compliance, imported food safety, and enhanced partnerships between food safety agencies. Compliance dates vary depending on business size, with larger businesses required to comply sooner.
Best practice part a compliance management-Woody WangSimba Events
This document provides an overview of Selerant's food compliance management service. It discusses laws and regulations management, including searching and structuring food laws and regulations data from over 100 countries. It also covers managing raw material specifications, calculating raw material compliance against limits in laws and regulations, and calculating formula compliance. The document includes screenshots demonstrating how Selerant's software allows users to perform these compliance management tasks in a structured manner using its global food laws and regulations database.
How FSMA Changes The Status Quo For Food Businesseskmodza
This document summarizes how the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) changes regulations for food businesses. Key points include:
1. FSMA brings the most expansive changes to food safety law since 1938 with new enforcement powers for the FDA, import requirements, and program activities.
2. Some provisions like increased records access authority, mandatory recall authority, and more frequent inspections are already in effect.
3. Soon, additional changes will take effect regarding preventative controls, traceability, foreign supplier verification, and import certification.
4. Food businesses need to update practices like supplier and recall plans, recordkeeping strategies, and insurance to minimize risks under FSMA.
Genentech, Novartis, Monsanto, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., NOVARTIS AG, Monsanto Technology LLC,
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS GMBH Top Patent filers & Patent recipients classified under the IPC C12.
Inventions in the field of Biochemistry & Genetic Engineering include-
Preparation of wine and other alcoholic beverages.
Preparation of Vinegar.
Apparatus for enzymology and microbiology.
Composition of microbes and enzymes.
Fermentation or enzyme-using processes to synthesise a desired chemical compound or composition or to separate optical isomers from a racemic mixture
Medical Research & Analysis of Patent Activity in Medical Technology and Dental Devices: In recent times, there is a clear sign of increasing importance of filing patents to protect Research and Development activities in Medical Technology and Dental Devices. The Medical Technology domain also includes products related to diagnostic kits and monitoring devices to treat diseases. Medical technology is in fact now the largest technical field classified under International Patent Classification (IPC) A61 (MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE).
Most number of patent applications filed in A61K domain are by Nestec S.A. followed by Probi AB, Biogaia AB, N.V. Nutricia, Oncolytics Biotech Inc and Calpis co. ltd.
Recent FSMA Updates and what the FDA Expects of YouTraceGains
If you have any questions or comments, please send them to connect@tracegains.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Can you handle the recent FSMA curveballs?
The FDA made a big splash when it issued a set of “re-proposed” food safety regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), including regulations for Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventative Controls (HARPC) for Human Food.
Two of the significant issues that the FDA is addressing are how product testing and supplier verification fit into FSMA’s requirement for food companies to verify that their preventative controls effectively and significantly minimize hazards at their facilities.
This webinar will provide an overview of FDA’s comments on these two topics and insight about the legal issues they may raise for food companies.
Further, the webinar will explore how the FDA expects you to implement FSMA, and what the FDA expects for firms to show they are in compliance.
This document discusses nutrient cycling in pasture systems. It provides overviews of the water, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and secondary nutrient cycles. Good pasture management practices can foster effective nutrient use and recycling. Specifically, managing pastures to enhance soil health, plant diversity, grazing intensity, and water quality can optimize forage and livestock growth while minimizing nutrient losses.
NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed PracticesElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a summary of NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook, which is intended to help organic and transitional producers understand the USDA organic regulations. The workbook covers topics like certification, organic system planning, soil management, weed and pest control, recordkeeping, and marketing. It is designed to promote sustainable practices and ensure compliance with the National Organic Standards. The workbook was developed with input from organic farmers, inspectors, and certifiers to provide guidance to growers on navigating the certification process.
Maintaining Irrigation Pumps, Motors, and EnginesElisaMendelsohn
This publication provides guidance on maintaining irrigation pumps, motors, and engines for optimal efficiency. It describes recommended installation configurations and includes separate sections for maintaining each system component, with checklists of tasks categorized by required frequency. Troubleshooting tips are also provided to address potential issues. The goal is to help farmers properly care for their pumping systems to ensure water is distributed effectively for healthy crop growth while conserving water and energy resources.
Micro-scale Biogas Production: A Beginner's GuideElisaMendelsohn
This document provides an introduction to micro-scale biogas production through anaerobic digestion. It discusses how waste materials can be converted to biogas through a simple biochemical process. The document then summarizes the basics of anaerobic digestion, including the four stages of the process (hydrolysis, acidogenesis, acetogenesis, and methanogenesis) and the importance of temperature and pH. It also discusses factors like carbon to nitrogen ratio and suitable substrates. Finally, the document describes different designs for small-scale digesters from around the world, including in-ground bag and fixed dome designs.
Sistemas Avícolas Alternativos con Acceso a PasturaElisaMendelsohn
Este documento describe y compara sistemas avícolas alternativos y convencionales. Los sistemas alternativos incluyen aves con acceso a pasturas a través de casas fijas, casas portátiles, corrales de pastura u otros diseños que permiten a las aves expresar su comportamiento natural al aire libre. Estos sistemas son comúnmente a pequeña escala e integrados a granjas diversificadas. El acceso al exterior es una parte importante del bienestar de las aves y permite producción extensiva en comparación con los sistem
Garden Therapy: Links to Articles, Books, Profession Groups, DVDElisaMendelsohn
GARDENING THERAPY Resource List of Articles, Books, Manuals, DVD's, Training Programs and Professional Associations
TOPICS COVERED:
Horticulture Therapy
Healing Gardens
Sensory Gardens
Garden Therapy
Garden Therapy for the Disabled
Garden Therapy for the Mentally Challenged
Garden Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease
Garden Therapy for Depression
Garden Therapy for Autistic Children
Garden Therapy for the Blind and the Visually Impaired
Garden Therapy for Hospitals
Garden Therapy for Nursing Homes
Garden Therapy for Seniors
Garden Therapy for the Handicapped
Garden Therapy for Prisons, Jails and Correction Facilities
Garden Therapy for Botanical Garden
Garden Therapy and Community Gardens
Garden Therapy for Single Mothers
Garden Therapy for Stress
Garden Therapy for Veterans
Garden Therapy at Veterans Facilities
Garden Therapy for Soldiers
Garden Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorders
People Plant Connections
Gardening and Physical Fitness
Greenhouse and Garden Therapy for Disabled People
Accessible Gardening
Wheelchair Gardening
Vertical Gardening and Garden Therapy
Container Gardening and Garden Therapy
Adaptive Garden Equipment for Garden Therapy
Tools for Garden Therapy
Urban Trees and Mental Health
Parks and Garden Therapy
Nature and Learning
Greening School Grounds by Design
Garden Therapy for Schools
Plants in the Classroom for Enhanced Learning
Garden Therapy for Pre Schools
Garden Therapy for Daycare
Garden Therapy for Elementary School Bullies
Garden Therapy and Community Development
Garden Therapy and Food Security
Garden Therapy for Low Income People
Garden Therapy for Homeless People
Garden Therapy and Crime Reduction
Garden Therapy and Neighborhood Security
National Organic Program Compliance Checklist for ProducersGardening
This document provides a compliance checklist for organic producers. It was developed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) with funds from the USDA National Organic Program and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. The checklist is intended to help producers assess if their farm or operation is compliant with the National Organic Program standards. It covers general certification information, production practices and procedures, inputs, monitoring, recordkeeping, and other requirements. Additional resources on organic certification and production are also listed.
20051116 40 Cfr Part 158 For Cpda Registration 201Karen Warkentien
The document summarizes a presentation on proposed revisions to 40 CFR Part 158, which establishes pesticide data requirements. Some key points include: (1) the proposals would comprehensively reorganize and expand the part to incorporate new testing guidelines; (2) this may significantly increase costs for registrants and the EPA beyond the EPA's estimates; and (3) over 100 public comments were received raising concerns about the scope of the increased requirements and financial implications. The presentation examines the proposals and their potential regulatory and economic impacts in more detail.
This document discusses alternatives to treated lumber for organic producers. It notes that treated lumber is prohibited under organic standards as it often contains arsenic, chromium, or copper. The document provides information on alternative untreated wood options and alternative treatments that can be used, such as borates or ammoniacal copper citrate. It also discusses alternative materials like plastic, stone, or steel that can be used instead of wood in some applications. The document aims to help organic producers identify options for posts, lumber, and other wood materials that meet organic standards.
On September 17, the Organic Council of Ontario hosted a webinar on proposed changes to the Canadian Organic Standards. Public comments will be accepted by the Canadian General Standards Board until September 30, 2019.
Panelists included: Hugh Martin, Rob Wallbridge, Joel Aitken, Norm Hansen, Rochelle Eisen, Simon Jacques, Nicole Boudreau
Organic System Plan (OSP) Templates for CertifiersElisaMendelsohn
- This document contains templates for certifying agencies to develop application materials for organic certification.
- Applications for organic certification constitute the Organic System Plan required by the USDA National Organic Program.
- The templates are structured to elicit all the information needed for a complete Organic System Plan as required by the National Organic Standards.
- They include templates for organic farm plans, organic farm plan updates, organic livestock plans, and organic handling plans.
Organic System Plans: Field and Row Crops and Pasture and Range SystemsGardening
This document provides a sample organic system plan for a Midwestern crop farm transitioning to organic production. The farm grows row crops, small grains, and alfalfa hay both organically and conventionally. The plan includes detailed farm maps, field histories, and descriptions of the farm's soil and crop management, organic integrity practices, and recordkeeping system. Supplementary documents provide additional details on notifications, land use history, soil tests, manure sources, and a biodiversity plan. The sample aims to demonstrate how a full organic system plan might be structured to meet USDA organic certification requirements.
1. Apply Spill TACKLE absorbent onto the spill and stir it in a circular motion using a brush or broom. Re-apply if residue remains.
2. Sweep the encapsulated liquid into a dustpan and dispose of it properly according to federal, state, and local laws.
3. TACKLE Technologies received waste certification from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to dispose of its Tackl absorbent at the Magnolia Sanitary Landfill until September 30, 2016.
The final rules for the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) are expected later this year and next year. This document discusses several key sections of FSMA that will impact food packaging manufacturers, including inspection of records, sanitary transport, mandatory recall authority, and administrative detention. It advises food packaging manufacturers to prepare now for these new FSMA requirements by updating policies and training employees on regulatory inspections, implementing transportation sanitation programs, revising recall policies, and establishing supplier approval programs.
Are you ready to implement FDA Food Safety Modernization Act?Nikoo Arasteh
The document discusses the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which establishes new rules for food safety in the United States. It was signed into law in 2011 to better protect public health by strengthening the food safety system from farm to table. The FSMA impacts farmers, food manufacturers, transporters, importers and others. Its major components establish requirements for preventive controls, inspections and compliance, imported food safety, and enhanced partnerships between food safety agencies. Compliance dates vary depending on business size, with larger businesses required to comply sooner.
Best practice part a compliance management-Woody WangSimba Events
This document provides an overview of Selerant's food compliance management service. It discusses laws and regulations management, including searching and structuring food laws and regulations data from over 100 countries. It also covers managing raw material specifications, calculating raw material compliance against limits in laws and regulations, and calculating formula compliance. The document includes screenshots demonstrating how Selerant's software allows users to perform these compliance management tasks in a structured manner using its global food laws and regulations database.
How FSMA Changes The Status Quo For Food Businesseskmodza
This document summarizes how the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) changes regulations for food businesses. Key points include:
1. FSMA brings the most expansive changes to food safety law since 1938 with new enforcement powers for the FDA, import requirements, and program activities.
2. Some provisions like increased records access authority, mandatory recall authority, and more frequent inspections are already in effect.
3. Soon, additional changes will take effect regarding preventative controls, traceability, foreign supplier verification, and import certification.
4. Food businesses need to update practices like supplier and recall plans, recordkeeping strategies, and insurance to minimize risks under FSMA.
Genentech, Novartis, Monsanto, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., NOVARTIS AG, Monsanto Technology LLC,
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS GMBH Top Patent filers & Patent recipients classified under the IPC C12.
Inventions in the field of Biochemistry & Genetic Engineering include-
Preparation of wine and other alcoholic beverages.
Preparation of Vinegar.
Apparatus for enzymology and microbiology.
Composition of microbes and enzymes.
Fermentation or enzyme-using processes to synthesise a desired chemical compound or composition or to separate optical isomers from a racemic mixture
Medical Research & Analysis of Patent Activity in Medical Technology and Dental Devices: In recent times, there is a clear sign of increasing importance of filing patents to protect Research and Development activities in Medical Technology and Dental Devices. The Medical Technology domain also includes products related to diagnostic kits and monitoring devices to treat diseases. Medical technology is in fact now the largest technical field classified under International Patent Classification (IPC) A61 (MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE).
Most number of patent applications filed in A61K domain are by Nestec S.A. followed by Probi AB, Biogaia AB, N.V. Nutricia, Oncolytics Biotech Inc and Calpis co. ltd.
Recent FSMA Updates and what the FDA Expects of YouTraceGains
If you have any questions or comments, please send them to connect@tracegains.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Can you handle the recent FSMA curveballs?
The FDA made a big splash when it issued a set of “re-proposed” food safety regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), including regulations for Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventative Controls (HARPC) for Human Food.
Two of the significant issues that the FDA is addressing are how product testing and supplier verification fit into FSMA’s requirement for food companies to verify that their preventative controls effectively and significantly minimize hazards at their facilities.
This webinar will provide an overview of FDA’s comments on these two topics and insight about the legal issues they may raise for food companies.
Further, the webinar will explore how the FDA expects you to implement FSMA, and what the FDA expects for firms to show they are in compliance.
This document discusses nutrient cycling in pasture systems. It provides overviews of the water, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and secondary nutrient cycles. Good pasture management practices can foster effective nutrient use and recycling. Specifically, managing pastures to enhance soil health, plant diversity, grazing intensity, and water quality can optimize forage and livestock growth while minimizing nutrient losses.
NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed PracticesElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a summary of NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook, which is intended to help organic and transitional producers understand the USDA organic regulations. The workbook covers topics like certification, organic system planning, soil management, weed and pest control, recordkeeping, and marketing. It is designed to promote sustainable practices and ensure compliance with the National Organic Standards. The workbook was developed with input from organic farmers, inspectors, and certifiers to provide guidance to growers on navigating the certification process.
Maintaining Irrigation Pumps, Motors, and EnginesElisaMendelsohn
This publication provides guidance on maintaining irrigation pumps, motors, and engines for optimal efficiency. It describes recommended installation configurations and includes separate sections for maintaining each system component, with checklists of tasks categorized by required frequency. Troubleshooting tips are also provided to address potential issues. The goal is to help farmers properly care for their pumping systems to ensure water is distributed effectively for healthy crop growth while conserving water and energy resources.
Micro-scale Biogas Production: A Beginner's GuideElisaMendelsohn
This document provides an introduction to micro-scale biogas production through anaerobic digestion. It discusses how waste materials can be converted to biogas through a simple biochemical process. The document then summarizes the basics of anaerobic digestion, including the four stages of the process (hydrolysis, acidogenesis, acetogenesis, and methanogenesis) and the importance of temperature and pH. It also discusses factors like carbon to nitrogen ratio and suitable substrates. Finally, the document describes different designs for small-scale digesters from around the world, including in-ground bag and fixed dome designs.
Sistemas Avícolas Alternativos con Acceso a PasturaElisaMendelsohn
Este documento describe y compara sistemas avícolas alternativos y convencionales. Los sistemas alternativos incluyen aves con acceso a pasturas a través de casas fijas, casas portátiles, corrales de pastura u otros diseños que permiten a las aves expresar su comportamiento natural al aire libre. Estos sistemas son comúnmente a pequeña escala e integrados a granjas diversificadas. El acceso al exterior es una parte importante del bienestar de las aves y permite producción extensiva en comparación con los sistem
Garden Therapy: Links to Articles, Books, Profession Groups, DVDElisaMendelsohn
GARDENING THERAPY Resource List of Articles, Books, Manuals, DVD's, Training Programs and Professional Associations
TOPICS COVERED:
Horticulture Therapy
Healing Gardens
Sensory Gardens
Garden Therapy
Garden Therapy for the Disabled
Garden Therapy for the Mentally Challenged
Garden Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease
Garden Therapy for Depression
Garden Therapy for Autistic Children
Garden Therapy for the Blind and the Visually Impaired
Garden Therapy for Hospitals
Garden Therapy for Nursing Homes
Garden Therapy for Seniors
Garden Therapy for the Handicapped
Garden Therapy for Prisons, Jails and Correction Facilities
Garden Therapy for Botanical Garden
Garden Therapy and Community Gardens
Garden Therapy for Single Mothers
Garden Therapy for Stress
Garden Therapy for Veterans
Garden Therapy at Veterans Facilities
Garden Therapy for Soldiers
Garden Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorders
People Plant Connections
Gardening and Physical Fitness
Greenhouse and Garden Therapy for Disabled People
Accessible Gardening
Wheelchair Gardening
Vertical Gardening and Garden Therapy
Container Gardening and Garden Therapy
Adaptive Garden Equipment for Garden Therapy
Tools for Garden Therapy
Urban Trees and Mental Health
Parks and Garden Therapy
Nature and Learning
Greening School Grounds by Design
Garden Therapy for Schools
Plants in the Classroom for Enhanced Learning
Garden Therapy for Pre Schools
Garden Therapy for Daycare
Garden Therapy for Elementary School Bullies
Garden Therapy and Community Development
Garden Therapy and Food Security
Garden Therapy for Low Income People
Garden Therapy for Homeless People
Garden Therapy and Crime Reduction
Garden Therapy and Neighborhood Security
National Organic Program Compliance Checklist for ProducersGardening
This document provides a compliance checklist for organic producers. It was developed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) with funds from the USDA National Organic Program and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. The checklist is intended to help producers assess if their farm or operation is compliant with the National Organic Program standards. It covers general certification information, production practices and procedures, inputs, monitoring, recordkeeping, and other requirements. Additional resources on organic certification and production are also listed.
Preparing for an Organic Inspection: Steps and ChecklistsElisaMendelsohn
This document provides guidance for organic producers and handlers to prepare for their annual organic certification inspection. It outlines four key steps: 1) Review the sections of the National Organic Standards relevant to your operation; 2) Review your Organic Systems Plan and ensure it is up to date; 3) Review any past communications from your certifier; 4) Gather your records using the provided organic inspection checklists. Following these steps will help your inspection go more smoothly and ensure your operation is fully compliant with organic standards.
Preparing for an Organic Inspection: Steps and Checklists Gardening
This document provides checklists and guidance to help organic producers and handlers prepare for their annual organic certification inspection. It outlines four key steps for inspection preparation: reviewing relevant sections of the USDA organic standards; updating your organic system plan; reviewing any previous communications from your certifier; and gathering your records using the inspection checklists provided. These checklists cover documentation needed for crop and livestock production as well as handling facilities, including records of inputs, production practices, sales, and measures to prevent commingling and contamination. Following these steps and having complete documentation will help ensure a smooth certification inspection process.
National Organic Program Compliance Checklist for HandlersGardening
This document provides a compliance checklist for organic handlers to evaluate how their handling or processing operation complies with the USDA National Organic Program standards. The checklist is divided into eight sections that correspond to the categories required in an organic system plan. The checklist includes questions about practices and procedures, product composition, labeling, facility pest management, equipment cleaning and maintenance, recordkeeping, and nonorganic production. Respondents check "yes", "no", or "not applicable" boxes to indicate compliance. The purpose is to help handlers and certifiers assess compliance with federal organic regulations.
The document discusses three basic steps for organic producers and handlers to ensure compliant use of materials under the USDA's National Organic Program:
1. Understand the relevant NOP regulations by reviewing the full standards and identifying sections that address allowed and prohibited materials for your type of operation.
2. Create an Organic System Plan listing all materials to be used and obtain approval from your certifier before using any materials.
3. Document all material purchases and applications, and retain records for at least five years.
Following these three steps helps operations use materials correctly according to the standards and avoids issues that could require restarting the three-year transition to organic certification.
Organic System Plan (OSP) Templates for CertifiersGardening
This document provides templates for organic system plans (OSPs) that can be used by organic certifying agencies. It includes templates for organic farm plans, organic farm plan updates, organic livestock plans, and organic handling plans. The templates are designed to address the requirements for OSPs under the National Organic Program, including practices, inputs, monitoring, recordkeeping, management, and other information required. The templates are available for certifiers and others to adapt as needed.
This document contains the AIB International Consolidated Standards for Inspection of Grain Handling Facilities. It includes an introduction that describes the categories and how to read the standards. The categories cover operational methods, maintenance, cleaning practices, integrated pest management, and adequacy of prerequisite programs. The document then lists the specific standards for each category, including critical and minor requirements.
This document summarizes key information about organic certification standards and requirements. It discusses consumer expectations for organic products including being free from pesticides and synthetic chemicals. It also summarizes the Codex Alimentarius definition of organic as products produced according to organic standards and certified by an authorized body. The document outlines the growth of the organic marketplace in countries like the US. It then discusses the purpose of certification in providing customer assurance and government requirements. It provides examples of major government certification schemes and private certifiers. It also summarizes the requirements for an organic system plan including practices and procedures, substance use, recordkeeping, and management to prevent commingling.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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2. About This Document…
This Checklist has been created to assist in assessing the compliance of your farm or ranch operation
with National Organic Program Standards. The structure and the language used is an attempt to make
your work, and that of the certifier and inspector, a bit easier. However, be aware that the Checklist is
a guidance document only. It does not supplant the regulations of the National Organic Program, and
may not reflect recent policy developments. National Organic Program Regulations and policy state-
ments can be found on the National Organic Program Web site at <http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/
NOP/NOPhome.html>.
The Checklist is divided into eight sections. Sections 2 through 7 correspond to the six categories of
information required in the Organic Production and Handling System Plan, as specified in the Organic
Standard §205.201.
Each item in the Checklist is presented in the form of a question that can be answered by checking
“YES,” “NO,” and “Not Applicable” boxes, located adjacent to the question. A check made in a “NO”
box indicates that you may be out-of-compliance with the Federal Standard. In most instances, ques-
tions are accompanied by the section and paragraph number of the regulations to which they are perti-
nent.
Copies of the Checklist may be downloaded from NCAT’s ATTRA Web site at <http://
www.attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/compliance.pdf>. Additional hardcopies can also be obtained by
writing ATTRA at PO Box 3657, Fayetteville, AR 72702, or by calling 1-800-346-9140.
Additional ATTRA publications of interest:
For a general discussion and description of organic production, see An Overview of Organic Crop Produc-
tion. For guidance on organic certification, see Organic Farm Certification & The National Organic Pro-
gram. For more details about developing your Organic System Plan, see Creating an Organic Production
and Handling System Plan. For details and resources for converting to sustainable organic production
while adhering to NOP Regulations, see the Organic and Sustainable Practices Workbook & Resource Guide
for Cropping Systems and the Organic and Sustainable Practices Workbook & Resource Guide for Livestock
Systems.
PAGE 2 ORGANIC COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST FOR PRODUCERS
4. Section 1: General
1.1 Have you submitted an application(s) for organic certification to a certify- ! Yes ! No
ing agent(s)?1 ! Not Applicable
1.2 Is the certifier(s) accredited with the USDA’s National Organic Program ! Yes ! No
(NOP)?
! Not Applicable
A current list of accredited certifying agents is published on the NOP Web
site at: <http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/>.
1.3 Did your application(s) require you to complete an organic production and ! Yes ! No
handling system plan (also known as the Organic System Plan (OSP)) ! Not Applicable
[§205.201]?
A complete organic system plan includes the following:
(1) A description of practices and procedures to be performed and main-
tained, including the frequency with which they will be performed;
(2) A list of each substance to be used as a production or handling input,
indicating its composition, source, location(s) where it will be used,
and documentation of commercial availability, as applicable;
(3) A description of the monitoring practices and procedures to be per-
formed and maintained, including the frequency with which they will
be performed, to verify that the plan is effectively implemented;
(4) A description of the recordkeeping system implemented;
(5) A description of the management practices and physical barriers es-
tablished to prevent commingling of organic and nonorganic prod-
ucts on a split operation and to prevent contact of organic production
and handling operations and products with prohibited substances;
(6) Additional information deemed necessary by the certifying agent to
evaluate compliance with the regulations.
1.4 Did you advise the certifier(s) of any previous applications for certification ! Yes ! No
including the names of the certifiers, dates of application, and the outcomes ! Not Applicable
of those applications [§205.401(c)]?
1.5 Did you provide the certifier(s) with details of any prior noncompliance ! Yes ! No
notices, denials of certification, and actions taken to correct noncompliances ! Not Applicable
[§205.401(c)]?
1.6 Have you advised the certifier(s) of any deviations from the Organic Sys- ! Yes ! No
tem Plan or other actions that may affect compliance with federal organic ! Not Applicable
regulations [§205.400(f)(2)]?
1.7 Are all your organic products available for inspection by the Administra- ! Yes ! No
tor,2 the applicable State organic program’s governing State official, or the ! Not Applicable
certifying agent [§205.670(a)]?
1
Any operation or specified portion of an operation that produces crops or livestock that are intended to be sold, labeled, or represented as
organic must be certified [§205.100(a)]. Operations that sell less than $5000 of organic products are exempt from certification [§205.101(a)(1)].
2
The administrator for the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) or an authority that has been designated to act in his/her stead
[§205.2].
PAGE 4 ORGANIC COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST FOR PRODUCERS
5. Procedures
Section 2: Practices & Procedures
A description of practices and procedures to be performed and maintained,
and the frequency with which they will be performed is required as part of
your Organic System Plan [§205.201(a)(1)].
SUBSECTION 2A: SOILS & CROPS
2.a.1. Are you using tillage and tillage practices in ways that maintain or im- ! Yes ! No
prove the physical, chemical, and biological condition of the soil ! Not Applicable
[§205.203(a)]?
2.a.2. Are you using tillage and tillage practices in ways that minimize soil ero- ! Yes ! No
sion [§205.203(a)]? ! Not Applicable
2.a.3. If you are burning crop residues, is it clearly being done to suppress the ! Yes ! No
spread of disease or to stimulate seed germination [§205.203(e)(3)]? ! Not Applicable
It is prohibited to burn crop residues produced on the farm as a means of
disposal [§205.203(e)(3)].
2.a.4. Have you implemented a planned crop rotation3 that will maintain or im- ! Yes ! No
prove the organic matter content of your soil [§205.205(a)]? ! Not Applicable
2.a.5. Have you implemented a planned crop rotation that aids in the manage- ! Yes ! No
ment of crop pests and diseases [§205.205(b)]? ! Not Applicable
2.a.6. Have you implemented a planned crop rotation that will aid in nutrient ! Yes ! No
management [§205.205(c)]? ! Not Applicable
2.a.7. Have you implemented a planned crop rotation that will reduce soil ero- ! Yes ! No
sion losses [§205.205(d)]? ! Not Applicable
2.a.8. Are you using sanitation measures to remove plant disease vectors, weed ! Yes ! No
seeds, and the habitats that harbor crop pests [§205.206(a)(2)]? ! Not Applicable
2.a.9. Are you using cultural practices that enhance crop health, including the ! Yes ! No
selection of adapted plant species and varieties with resistance to preva-
! Not Applicable
lent pests, weeds, and diseases [§205.206(a)(3)]?
2.a.10. Are you using only allowed methods to control crop pests [§205.206(b)]? ! Yes ! No
Allowed mechanical and physical methods include but are not limited to: ! Not Applicable
-the use of predators and parasites of a pest species [§205.206(b)(1)]
-the development of habitat for natural enemies of pests [§205.206(b)(2)]
-nonsynthetic4 lures, traps, and repellents [§205.206(b)(3)]
3
Crop rotation is defined as the practice of alternating the annual crops grown on a specific field in a planned pattern or sequence in successive
crop years so that crops of the same species or family are not grown repeatedly without interruption on the same field. Perennial cropping
systems employ means such as alley cropping, intercropping, and hedgerows to introduce biological diversity in lieu of crop rotation [§205.2].
4
Nonsynthetic or “natural” substances are derived from mineral, plant, or animal matter and do not undergo synthetic processing [§205.2].
ORGANIC COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST FOR PRODUCERS PAGE 5
6. 2.a.11. Are you using only allowed methods to control weeds [§205.206(c)]? ! Yes ! No
Allowed weed control methods include but are not limited to: ! Not Applicable
-mulching [§205.206(c)(1) & [§205.206(c)(6)]
-mowing [§205.206(c)(2)]
-livestock grazing [§205.206(c)(3)]
-hand weeding and mechanical cultivation [§205.206(c)(4)]
-flame, heat, or electrical means [§205.206(c)(5)]
2.a.12. Are you using only allowed means to control crop diseases [§205.206(d)]? ! Yes ! No
Allowed crop disease control methods include but are not limited to: ! Not Applicable
-management practices that suppress the spread of disease organisms
[§205.206(d)(1)]
SUBSECTION 2B: WILD CROP HARVEST
2.b.1. If you are harvesting a wild crop5 that is sold, labeled, or represented as ! Yes ! No
organic, is it harvested from a designated area that has had no prohibited ! Not Applicable
substances applied to it for a period of 36 months immediately preceding
the harvest [§205.207(a)]?
2.b.2. If you are harvesting a wild crop that is sold, labeled, or represented as ! Yes ! No
organic, is it harvested in a manner that is not destructive to the environ- ! Not Applicable
ment and will sustain the growth and production of the wild crop
[§205.207(b)]?
SUBSECTION 2C: LIVESTOCK
2.c.1. If you are raising organic livestock (other than poultry) for slaughter or for ! Yes ! No
production of other non-dairy livestock products, have the animals been ! Not Applicable
under continuous organic management from the last third of gestation
[§205.236(a)]?
Nonorganic breeder stock can be brought onto the farm at any time to
produce organic offspring. However, offspring intended for sale as or-
ganic must be under continuous organic management from the last third
of gestation [§205.236(a)(3)]. Unless the breeding stock have, themselves,
been under continuous organic management since the last third of gesta-
tion, they may not be sold or used as organic slaughter stock or for the
production of non-dairy organic products [§205.236(b)(2)].
2.c.2. If you are raising organic poultry, have the birds been under continuous ! Yes ! No
organic management beginning no later than the second day of life ! Not Applicable
[§205.236(a)(1)]?
5
A wild crop is any plant or portion of a plant that is collected or harvested from a site that is not maintained under cultivation or other
agricultural management.
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7. 2.c.3. If you are producing organic milk or milk products, is the milk coming ! Yes ! No
from animals that have been under continuous organic management for no
! Not Applicable
less than 12 months [§205.236(a)(2)]?
Note that unless milking animals have been under continuous organic
management since the last third of gestation, they may not be sold as or-
ganic slaughter stock or for the production of non-dairy (e.g. wool, mohair,
etc.) organic products [§205.236(b)(2)].
2.c.4. If you chose to convert your entire dairy herd to organic production at one ! Yes ! No
time, have you provided a minimum of 80% organic feed for the first 9 ! Not Applicable
months of the 12-month conversion period [§205.236(a)(2)(i)]?
Note that if you have chosen to convert your entire dairy herd using the
80% organic feed option allowed under §205.236(a)(2)(i), all replacement
dairy stock must be under organic management from the last third of ges-
tation [§205.236(a)(2)(iii)].
2.c.5. If you chose to convert your entire dairy herd to organic production at one ! Yes ! No
time, have you provided a minimum 100% organic feed for the last 3 months ! Not Applicable
of the 12-month conversion period and continued to provide 100% organic
feed thereafter [§205.236(a)(2)(ii)]?
2.c.6. Have you chosen your livestock species and types for suitability to site- ! Yes ! No
specific conditions and for their natural resistance to prevalent diseases ! Not Applicable
and parasites [§205.238(a)(1)]?
2.c.7. Do you provide a feed ration sufficient to meet species-specific nutritional ! Yes ! No
requirements for vitamins, minerals, protein and/or amino acids, fatty ac- ! Not Applicable
ids, energy sources, and fiber [§205.238(a)(2)]?
2.c.8. Do you provide appropriate housing, pasture conditions, and sanitation ! Yes ! No
practices to minimize the occurrence and spread of diseases and parasites ! Not Applicable
[§205.238(a)(3)]?
The Organic System Plan must reflect a proactive approach to health man-
agement drawing upon allowable practices and materials [Final Rule,
Preamble].
2.c.9. Do you provide species-specific conditions that allow for exercise, freedom ! Yes ! No
of movement, and reduction of stress [§205.238(a)(4)]? ! Not Applicable
2.c.10. Are you limiting physical alterations of livestock to those that promote the ! Yes ! No
animal’s welfare, and perform them in ways that minimize pain and stress ! Not Applicable
[§205.238(a)(5)]?
2.c.11. Do you administer appropriate vaccinations or other veterinary biologics ! Yes ! No
as a means of disease prevention [§205.238(a)(6)]? ! Not Applicable
The Organic System Plan must reflect a proactive approach to health man-
agement, drawing upon allowable practices and materials [Final Rule,
Preamble].
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8. 2.c.12. When allowed livestock medications are administered, are they being used ! Yes ! No
in a manner that complies with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
! Not Applicable
[§205.238(c)(6)]?
2.c.13. When livestock become sick, do you take actions and apply the necessary ! Yes ! No
medications to restore health regardless of the consequences to the animal’s ! Not Applicable
organic status [§205.238(c)(7)]?
You may NOT withhold medical treatment from a sick animal in an effort
to preserve its organic status. All appropriate medications must be used to
restore an animal to health when methods acceptable to organic produc-
tion fail. Livestock treated with a prohibited substance must be clearly
identified and shall not be sold, labeled, or represented as organically pro-
duced [§205.238(c)(7)]. Note that there is no acceptable level of chronic
illness within an organic production system. Furthermore, routinely di-
verting sick animals to early slaughter is not an accepted strategy for health
management in an organic livestock operation [Final Rule, Preamble].
2.c.14. Are you using allowed medications solely for the purposes of restoring ! Yes ! No
animal health [§205.238(c)(2)]? ! Not Applicable
The producer of an organic livestock operation must not administer any
animal drug, other than vaccinations, in the absence of illness
[§205.238(c)(2)].
2.c.15. Do your livestock facilities provide access to the outdoors, shade, shelter, ! Yes ! No
exercise areas, fresh air, and direct sunlight [§205.239(a)(1)]? ! Not Applicable
While providing access to these conditions is a requirement for certified
organic production, accommodations may be made for the needs of species,
the stage of production, the climate, and the environment [§205.239(a)(1)].
2.c.16. Are you providing pasture for your ruminant livestock [§205.239(a)(2)]? ! Yes ! No
Pasture is defined as land used for livestock grazing that is managed to ! Not Applicable
provide feed value and maintain or improve soil, water, and vegetative
resources [§205.2].
2.c.17. Are you providing livestock with clean and appropriate bedding materials ! Yes ! No
[§205.239(a)(3)]? ! Not Applicable
If the bedding is typically consumed by the livestock, it must meet all the
production and handling requirements that apply to organic feed
[§205.239(a)(3)].
2.c.18 Are you providing shelter facilities that allow the livestock space to exer- ! Yes ! No
cise and the opportunity to exhibit natural behaviors and maintenance ! Not Applicable
[§205.239(a)(4)(i)]?
2.c.19. Are you providing well-ventilated shelter facilities in which there is ad- ! Yes ! No
equate air circulation and protection from temperature extremes ! Not Applicable
[§205.239(a)(4)(ii)]?
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9. 2.c.20. Are you providing safe and well-maintained shelter facilities that reduce ! Yes ! No
the potential for livestock injury [§205.239(a)(4)(iii)]?
! Not Applicable
2.c.21. If you find it necessary to confine livestock, is it being done only on a tem- ! Yes ! No
porary basis? ! Not Applicable
Full confinement of livestock is prohibited and temporary confinement is
allowed only for the following reasons:
a) Protection from inclement weather [§205.239(b)(1)]
b) Accommodation of the needs of a specific stage of production
[§205.239(b)(2)]
c) Conditions under which the health, safety, or well being of the animal
could be jeopardized [§205.239(b)(3)]
d) Risks to soil or water quality [§205.239(b)(4)]
SUBSECTION 2D: MANURE MANAGEMENT
2.d.1. Are you managing manure in a manner that does not pollute or contami- ! Yes ! No
nate soil, water, or crops [§205.239(c)]? ! Not Applicable
2.d.2. Are you managing manure in a manner that optimizes the recycling of ! Yes ! No
nutrients [§205.239(c)]? ! Not Applicable
SUBSECTION 2E: ON-FARM PROCESSING
2.e.1. If you are doing on-farm processing of products for sale as organic, are you ! Yes ! No
using only allowed processes? ! Not Applicable
Processes allowed include mechanical or biological methods such as cook-
ing, baking, curing, heating, drying, mixing, grinding, churning, separat-
ing, distilling, extracting, slaughtering, cutting, fermenting, eviscerating,
preserving, dehydrating, freezing, chilling, and the packaging, canning,
jarring, or otherwise enclosing of a product in a container [§205.2 &
§205.270(a)].
2.e.2. If you are doing on-farm processing of products for sale as organic and ! Yes ! No
must use nonorganic agricultural ingredients, are those items listed on the ! Not Applicable
National List of nonorganically produced agricultural products allowed as
ingredients…6 [§205.270(b)]?
2.e.3. If you are doing on-farm processing of products for sale as organic and ! Yes ! No
must use nonagricultural ingredients, are those items listed on the National ! Not Applicable
List of nonagricultural substances allowed as ingredients…7 [§205.270(b)]?
2.e.4. Are you careful NOT to use ionizing radiation in the production or on- ! Yes ! No
farm processing of any product you market as organic [§205.105(f)]? ! Not Applicable
6
§205.606 Nonorganically produced agricultural products allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as “organic” or “made
with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).”
7
§205.605 Nonagricultural (nonorganic) substances allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as “organic” or “made with
organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).”
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10. SUBSECTION 2F: FACILITY PEST MANAGEMENT
2.f.1. Are you using management practices to control pests in and around build- ! Yes ! No
ings and other facilities? ! Not Applicable
Allowed management practices include:
1) Removal of pest habitat, food sources, and breeding areas
[§205.271(a)(1)]
2) Preventing pest access to buildings and facilities [§205.271(a)(2)]
3) Manipulating environmental factors, such as temperature, light, hu-
midity, atmosphere, and air circulation, to prevent pest reproduction
[§205.271(a)(3)]
Section 3: Inputs
A list of each substance to be used as a production or handling input—
including its composition, source, location(s) where it will be used—and
documentation of commercial availability must be provided as part of your
Organic System Plan [§205.201(a)(2)]. Substances that may be used in
organic production include nonsynthetic (natural) materials, unless they
are specifically prohibited and listed under §205.6028 (crops) or §205.604
(livestock). Allowed substances also include certain synthetic materials as
specifically listed in §205.601 (crops) or §205.603 (livestock). While this
Checklist addresses many individual inputs, a comprehensive listing of
allowed and prohibited materials is not provided here. As a producer, you
should read the appropriate sections of the National List indicated and
confer with your certifier when in doubt. Note that many products and
materials represented as “natural” or “organically acceptable” might not
be allowed under federal organic standards. Always check with your cer-
tifier before using any new or questionable material.
SUBSECTION 3A: SOIL FERTILITY & CROP NUTRITION
ERTILITY
3.a.1. By time of harvest, will your organic fields and crops be free of prohibited ! Yes ! No
materials applications for at least 36 months [§205.202(b)]? ! Not Applicable
3.a.2. Have you taken care to avoid using prohibited fertilizers and soil amend- ! Yes ! No
ments in organic production [§205.105]? ! Not Applicable
Prohibited fertility inputs include: sewage sludge [§205.105(g)],9 ash from
burned manure [§205.602(a)], synthetic fertilizers NOT included on the
National List of Synthetic Substances Allowed For Use in Organic Crop
Production, and otherwise allowed fertilizers that contain these or other
prohibited substances.
8
§205.601 through §205.604 comprise the crop and livestock sections of what is called the “National List,” which deals with substances allowed
and not allowed in organic production.
9
Sewage sludge (also called biosolids) is the solid, semi-solid, or liquid residue generated during the treatment of domestic sewage. It also
includes domestic septage and the scum or solids removed in any stage of wastewater treatment [§205.2].
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11. 3.a.3. When applying fertilizers and amendments, are you using only allowed ! Yes ! No
inputs?
! Not Applicable
Allowed inputs generally include: plant and animal materials
[§205.203(b)],10 items included on the National List of Synthetic Substances
Allowed For Use in Organic Crop Production [§205.203(d)(1)], mined
minerals of low solubility [§205.203(d)(2)], and ash from burned plant
and animal materials [§205.203(d)(4)].11
3.a.4. If you apply raw manure to a food crop12 in which the edible portion makes ! Yes ! No
contact with the soil, do you wait at least 120 days after incorporation be- ! Not Applicable
fore beginning harvest [§205.203(c)(1)(ii)]?
3.a.5. If you apply raw manure to a food crop13 in which the edible portion does ! Yes ! No
not contact the soil, do you wait at least 90 days after incorporation before ! Not Applicable
harvest [§205.203(c)(1)(iii)]?
3.a.6. If you are applying composted manures14 to food crops and the time inter- ! Yes ! No
vals between application and harvest are shorter than the 90-and 120-day ! Not Applicable
requirements specified for raw manures, is the initial carbon:nitrogen ratio
of the feedstock mixture between 25:1 and 40:1 [§205.203(c)(2)(i)]?
3.a.7. If an in-vessel or static aerated pile system is used to make the manure- ! Yes ! No
based compost, is the temperature maintained between 131°F and 170°F ! Not Applicable
for at least 3 days [§205.203(c)(2)(ii)]?
3.a.8. If a windrow composting system is used to make the manure-based com- ! Yes ! No
post, is the temperature maintained between 131°F and 170°F for at least 15 ! Not Applicable
days and are the materials turned a minimum of five times
[§205.203(c)(2)(iii)]?
3.a.9. If you are using potassium chloride (muriate of potash of KCl), or a formu- ! Yes ! No
lated fertilizer that contains it, is it derived from a mined source ! Not Applicable
[§205.602(g)]?
Note that most commercial sources of potassium chloride are considered
synthetic and NOT allowed in organic production.
3.a.10. If you are using potassium chloride (muriate of potash of KCl) fertilizer, is ! Yes ! No
it applied in a manner that minimizes chloride accumulation in the soil ! Not Applicable
[§205.602(g)]?
3.a.11. If you are applying sodium nitrate as a fertilizer, are you limiting its use to ! Yes ! No
no more than 20% of the crop’s total nitrogen requirement [§205.602(h)]? ! Not Applicable
3.a.12. Are you applying all fertilizers and amendments at rates and in ways that ! Yes ! No
do not cause ground or surface water pollution [§205.203(c) & §205.203(d)]? ! Not Applicable
10
Leather by-products, such as leather meal, are considered synthetic and prohibited in organic production [§205.105(a)].
11
Ash from manure burning is specifically prohibited under §205.602(a).
12
A crop intended as food for humans.
13
A crop intended as food for humans.
14
There are no specific regulations for composting when the feedstock is made up of only plant materials.
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12. 3.a.13. Are all the fertilizers and amendments you use free of contamination by ! Yes ! No
heavy metals and residues of prohibited substances [§205.203(c) &
! Not Applicable
§205.203(d)]?
SUBSECTION 3B: SEEDS & PLANTING STOCK
3.b.1. Are you using organically grown seed and annual planting stock for pro- ! Yes ! No
ducing organic crops whenever equivalent varieties are commercially avail- ! Not Applicable
able [§205.204]?
3.b.2. If you are producing organic sprouts, is all the seed you are using for sprout ! Yes ! No
production organic [§205.204(a)(1)]? ! Not Applicable
Organically grown seed MUST be used to produce organic sprouts.
3.b.3. If you found it necessary to use seed or planting stock that was not organi- ! Yes ! No
cally grown, did you determine that these were NOT genetically engineered ! Not Applicable
varieties [§205.204]?
3.b.4. If you found it necessary to use seed or planting stock that was not organi- ! Yes ! No
cally grown, did you determine that these were NOT treated with a pro- ! Not Applicable
hibited substance [§205.204]?
Prohibited substances may only be used when they are a requirement of
Federal or State phytosanitary regulations [§205.204(a)(5)].
3.b.5. Are you using only organically grown seedlings and transplants to pro- ! Yes ! No
duce organic crops [§205.204]?15 ! Not Applicable
3.b.6. If you are selling planting stock that will be used to produce an organic ! Yes ! No
perennial crop, has the stock been organically managed for at least 12 months ! Not Applicable
before it is labeled or otherwise represented as organic [§205.204(a)(4)]?
SUBSECTION 3C: CROP WEED, PEST, AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT
3.c.1. Are you using only allowed materials to control crop pests [§205.206(b)]? ! Yes ! No
Allowed inputs include but are not limited to: ! Not Applicable
-introduced predators and parasites of a pest species [§205.206(b)(1)]
-nonsynthetic lures, traps, and repellents [§205.206(b)(3)]
-a substance included on the National List of synthetic substances allowed
for use in organic crop production16 [§205.206(e)]
15
Nonorganically produced annual seedlings may only be used to produce an organic crop when a temporary variance has been granted due to
“(d)amage caused by drought, wind, flood, excessive moisture, hail, tornado, earthquake, fire, or other business interruption” [§205.290(a)(2)].
16
Substances from the National List may only be used after rotation, cultural, biological, sanitation, mechanical, and other allowed methods and
materials have failed to prevent or control crop pests [§205.206(e)].
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13. 3.c.2. Are you using only allowed materials to control weeds [§205.206(c)]? ! Yes ! No
Allowed weed control materials include but are not limited to: ! Not Applicable
-fully biodegradable mulch materials [§205.206(c)(1)]
-plastic or other synthetic mulches17 [§205.206(c)(6)]
-a substance included on the National List of synthetic substances allowed
for use in organic crop production18 [§205.206(e)]
3.c.3. Are you using only allowed materials to control crop diseases [§205.206(d)]? ! Yes ! No
Allowed crop disease control materials include but are not limited to: ! Not Applicable
-application of nonsynthetic biological, botanical, or mineral inputs
[§205.206(d)(2)]
-a substance included on the National List of synthetic substances allowed
for use in organic crop production19 [§205.206(e)]
SUBSECTION 3D: LIVESTOCK FEED
3.d.1. Are you providing your livestock with a ration composed solely of organic ! Yes ! No
agricultural products and supplements,20 allowed natural additives,21 and ! Not Applicable
feed additives included on the National List of synthetic substances allowed
for use in livestock production feed [§205.237(a)]?
3.d.2. Have you taken care to ensure that all organic rations are free of animal ! Yes ! No
drugs and hormones [§205.237(b)(1)]? ! Not Applicable
3.d.3. Have you taken care to ensure that all organic rations do not contain supple- ! Yes ! No
ments or additives in excess of that needed for adequate nutrition and health ! Not Applicable
maintenance [§205.237(b)(2)]?
3.d.4. Have you taken care to ensure that all organic rations are free of plastic ! Yes ! No
(roughage) pellets [§205.237(b)(3)]? ! Not Applicable
3.d.5. Have you taken care to ensure that all organic rations are free of urea or ! Yes ! No
manure [§205.237(b)(4)]? ! Not Applicable
3.d.6. Have you taken care to ensure that all organic rations are free of mamma- ! Yes ! No
lian or poultry slaughter by-products [§205.237(b)(5)]? ! Not Applicable
3.d.7. Have you taken care to ensure that all feeds, feed additives, and feed supple- ! Yes ! No
ments are being used in ways that are consistent with the Federal Food, ! Not Applicable
Drug, and Cosmetic Act [§205.237(b)(6)]?
17
Plastic and other synthetic mulches must be removed from the field at the end of the growing or harvest season [§205.206(c)(6)].
18
Substances from the National List may only be used after rotation, cultural, biological, sanitation, mechanical, and other allowed methods
have failed to prevent or control weeds [§205.206(e)].
19
Substances from the National List may only be used after the other methods have failed to prevent or control crop diseases [§205.206(e)].
20
Feed supplements are a combination of nutrients added to feed to improve nutrient balance or performance. Supplements are either diluted
and mixed with other feeds or provided free choice [§205.2].
21
Feed additives are substances added to feeds in micro quantities to fulfill a specific nutritional need [§205.2].
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14. SUBSECTION 3E: LIVESTOCK HEALTH & PEST MANAGEMENT
EALTH
3.e.1. When livestock medications are required,22 are you making certain that these ! Yes ! No
are either nonsynthetic materials or materials found on the National List of ! Not Applicable
synthetic substances allowed in organic livestock production [§205.238(b)]?
3.e.2. If you are using a parasiticide,23 is it on the National List of synthetic sub- ! Yes ! No
stances allowed for organic livestock production [§205.238(b)]? ! Not Applicable
3.e.3. If you are using an approved synthetic parasiticide, are you using it in ac- ! Yes ! No
cordance with restrictions imposed by organic regulation [§205.238(b)]? ! Not Applicable
Allowed synthetic parasiticides may be used on breeder stock prior to the
last third of gestation, but not during the breeding animal’s lactation pe-
riod for organic progeny [§205.238(b)(1)]. Synthetic parasiticides may
also be used on dairy stock, when used a minimum of 90 days prior to the
production of organic milk or milk products [§205.238(b)(2)]. Parasiti-
cides MAY NOT be administered to organic slaughter stock
[§205.238(c)(5)]. Routine use of parasiticides is PROHIBITED
[§205.238(c)(4)].
3.e.4. Have you taken care to avoid using prohibited medications and growth ! Yes ! No
enhancers for organic livestock production [§205.238(c)(1)]? ! Not Applicable
Prohibited materials include: antibiotics [§205.238(c)(1)], growth hormones
[§205.238(c)(3)], items on the National List of NONsynthetic substances
prohibited in organic livestock production [§205.238(c)(1)], synthetic
medications NOT found on the National List of synthetic substances al-
lowed in organic livestock production [§205.238(c)(1)].
3.e.5. If you are providing your livestock with bedding material that is typically ! Yes ! No
consumed by the animals, is the bedding organically grown [§205.239(a)(3)]? ! Not Applicable
SUBSECTION 3F: FACILITY PEST MANAGEMENT
3.f.1. When controlling pests in and around buildings and facilities, are you us- ! Yes ! No
ing only allowed materials and substances? ! Not Applicable
Materials and substances allowed for facility pest management include:
1) Mechanical or physical controls such as traps, light, or sound
[§205.271(b)(1)]
2) Lures and repellents using allowed nonsynthetic and/or synthetic sub-
stances indicated on the National Lists [§205.271(b)(2)]
3) Nonsynthetic pest control materials (unless prohibited on the National
List) [§205.271(c)] 24
4) Synthetic pest control materials indicated as allowed on the National
List [§205.271(c)]25
22
Medications should be used only after preventive practices and veterinary biologics have failed to prevent illness [§205.238(b)].
23
As of October 2002, the only synthetic parasiticide on the National List was ivermectin [§205.603(a)(12)].
24
Nonsynthetic pest control materials—such as botanicals—may be used only after management strategies, mechanical and physical tech-
niques, and lures and repellents have failed to provide an adequate level of pest control [§205.271(c)].
25
Allowed synthetic materials indicated on the National List may be used only after management strategies, mechanical and physical tech-
niques, and lures and repellents have failed to provide an adequate level of pest control [§205.271(c)].
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15. 3.f.2. If you were obliged to use a synthetic pest control material for managing ! Yes ! No
pests in or around buildings or facilities, was it because management strat-
! Not Applicable
egies and allowed materials were inadequate [§205.271(d)]?26
3.f.3. If you were obliged to use a synthetic pest control material for managing ! Yes ! No
pests in or around buildings or facilities, were stringent measures to be ! Not Applicable
taken to prevent contact of organically produced products or ingredients
with the substance used [§205.271(d)]?
3.f.4. If you were obliged to use a synthetic pest control material for managing ! Yes ! No
pests in or around buildings or facilities, did you update the your operation’s ! Not Applicable
organic plan to reflect the use of such substances and methods of applica-
tion, plus all measures taken to prevent contact with the organically pro-
duced products or ingredients [§205.271(e)]?
Procedures
Section 4: Monitoring Practices & Procedures
A description of the monitoring practices and procedures to be performed
and maintained, including the frequency with which they will be performed,
to verify that the plan is effectively implemented is required in your Or-
ganic System Plan [§205.201(a)(3)].
SUBSECTION 4A: SOILS & CROPS
4.a.1. Are you monitoring production yield, quality, and other parameters as a ! Yes ! No
means of verifying that your Organic System Plan is effectively implemented ! Not Applicable
[§205.201(a)(3)]?
4.a.2. Are you monitoring your fields to ensure that soil erosion is not occurring ! Yes ! No
[§205.203(a) & §205.205(d)]? ! Not Applicable
4.a.3. Are you monitoring the physical and biological condition of your soil to ! Yes ! No
document changes in those characteristics [§205.203(a)]? ! Not Applicable
4.a.4. Are you monitoring the humus or organic matter content of your soil ! Yes ! No
[§205.203(c), §205.203(d), & §205.205(a)]? ! Not Applicable
4.a.5. Are you monitoring nutrient levels in the soil to ensure that minerals are ! Yes ! No
not being depleted [§205.203(b), §205.203(d), & §205.205(c)]? ! Not Applicable
26
You are allowed to use otherwise prohibited pest control materials for facility pest management if so-required by Federal, State, or local laws
and regulations. However, measures must be taken to prevent the contamination of organic products and ingredients [§205.271(f)].
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16. 4.a.6. Are you monitoring nutrients in the soil to ensure that they do not reach ! Yes ! No
toxic or polluting levels [§205.203(b), §205.203(d), & §205.205(c)]?
! Not Applicable
Areas of particular concern include:
• phosphate and other nutrients—where manure is heavily and fre-
quently applied
• copper—where copper-based fungicides are frequently used
• chloride—where natural sources of potassium chloride fertilizer are
used
• sodium—where Chilean nitrate is being used
• specific micronutrients—where those are individually applied to the
soil
4.a.7. If you make manure-based compost for use on your crops, are you moni- ! Yes ! No
toring temperature for each batch [§205.203(c)(2)(ii) & §205.203(c)(2)(iii)]? ! Not Applicable
4.a.8. Are you monitoring key crop pests and diseases as a guide to pest manage-
ment decisions?
Biological and botanical pest control substances, and pest control agents
included on the National List may be used only when cultural and natural
biological controls are insufficient to keep a pest problem in check
[205.206(e)]. Some form of monitoring must be used to trigger and jus-
tify the use of these materials. The conditions for using such materials
must be documented in the Organic System Plan [§205.206(e)].
SUBSECTION 4B: LIVESTOCK
4.b.1. Are you monitoring livestock health as a guide to the use of allowed syn- ! Yes ! No
thetic medications and allowed parasiticides [§205.238(b)]? ! Not Applicable
SUBSECTION 4C: FACILITIES
4.c.1. Are you monitoring pests in storage and other facilities as a guide to man- ! Yes ! No
agement decisions? ! Not Applicable
Biological and botanical pest control substances, and pest control agents
included on the National List may be used only when environmental man-
agement, sanitation, barriers, and mechanical controls are insufficient to
keep a pest problem in check [§205.271(c)]. Some form of monitoring must
be used to trigger and justify the use of these materials. The conditions for
using such materials must be documented in the Organic System Plan
[§205.271(e)].
Recordk
dkeeping
Section 5: Recordkeeping
A description of your recordkeeping system must be provided in your Or-
ganic System Plan [§205.201(a)(4)].
5.1. Are you maintaining a complete set of operation records covering the pro- ! Yes ! No
duction, harvesting, and handling of all agricultural products that you in- ! Not Applicable
tend to be sold, labeled, or represented as organic [§205.103(a)]?
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17. 5.2. Is your recordkeeping system appropriate and well-adapted to the needs ! Yes ! No
of your organic operation [§205.103(b)(1)]?
! Not Applicable
5.3. Does your recordkeeping system fully disclose all activities and transac- ! Yes ! No
tions in sufficient detail so as to be readily understood and audited ! Not Applicable
[§205.103(b)(2)]?
5.4. Have you retained or are you preparing to retain all records applicable to ! Yes ! No
your organic operation for at least 5 years [§205.400(d) & §205.103(b)(3)]? ! Not Applicable
5.5. Is the recordkeeping system sufficient to demonstrate compliance with or- ! Yes ! No
ganic regulations and the Organic Foods Production Act [§205.103(b)(4)]? ! Not Applicable
5.6. Are your records available for inspection and copying during normal busi- ! Yes ! No
ness hours by authorized representatives of the Secretary,27 the State or- ! Not Applicable
ganic program, and/or the certifying agent [§205.103(c)]?
Section 6: Commingling and Contamination
A description of your management practices and the physical barriers you’ve
established to prevent commingling of organic and nonorganic products
on a split operation and to prevent contact of organic production opera-
tions and products with prohibited substances must be provided in your
Organic System Plan [§205.201(a)(5)].
6.1. Do your fields have distinct, defined boundaries and buffer zones such as ! Yes ! No
runoff diversions to prevent the unintended application of a prohibited ! Not Applicable
substance to the crop or contact with a prohibited substance applied to
adjoining land that is not under organic management [205.202(c)]?
6.2. Have you notified your certifier(s) of any drift or misapplications of pro- ! Yes ! No
hibited substances to any field, production unit, site, facility, livestock, or ! Not Applicable
product that is part of the organic operation? [§205.400(f)(1)]
6.3. Are you taking adequate measures to prevent the accidental commingling ! Yes ! No
of organic and conventional crops, livestock, and products on your opera- ! Not Applicable
tion [§205.272(a)]?28
6.4. During handling and storage, are you taking adequate measures to pre- ! Yes ! No
vent contact of organic crops, livestock, and products with prohibited sub- ! Not Applicable
stances [§205.272(a)]?
6.5. Are you applying all manures, fertilizers and amendments at times and in ! Yes ! No
ways that do not cause contamination of crops [§205.203(c) & §205.203(d)]? ! Not Applicable
27
The Secretary of Agriculture or his/her delegate [§205.5].
28
This question is most applicable to producers with split-operations and those that handle nonorganic as well as organic products and ingredi-
ents.
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18. 6.6. Are all your packaging materials, bins, and storage containers free of syn- ! Yes ! No
thetic fungicides, preservatives, and/or fumigants [§205.272(b)(1)]?
! Not Applicable
6.7. If you are re-using any bags or containers, are you taking measures to en- ! Yes ! No
sure that there is no risk of commingling with nonorganic products or of ! Not Applicable
contamination with a prohibited substance [§205.272(b)(2)]?
6.8. If Federal or State emergency programs required treating a crop or har- ! Yes ! No
vested crop with a prohibited substance, did you segregate and market it ! Not Applicable
as non-organic [§205.672(a)]?29
6.9. If Federal or State emergency programs required treating livestock with a ! Yes ! No
prohibited substance, did you segregate and market any derived products ! Not Applicable
as non-organic [§205.672(b)]?30
6.10. When making repairs or when constructing new production buildings and ! Yes ! No
facilities, are you using wood and other construction materials free of ar- ! Not Applicable
senic or other prohibited materials in circumstances where they can con-
taminate soil, water, crops, feed, or livestock [§205.206(f)]?
Additional
Section 7: Additional Information Required
Additional information deemed necessary by the certifying agent to evalu-
ate compliance with the regulations must be provided in your Organic
System Plan [§205.201(a)(6)].
7.1. If you are required to cooperate with additional testing or provide further ! Yes ! No
information about any inputs to your organic operation by the Adminis- ! Not Applicable
trator,31 your State Organic Program, or your certifier, have you done so
[§205.670(b)]?32
7.2. If you are required to cooperate with additional testing or provide further ! Yes ! No
information about any of your organic products by the Administrator,33 ! Not Applicable
your State Organic Program, or your certifier, have you done so
[§205.670(b)]?34
29
Application of a prohibited substance under these emergency circumstances will not affect the certification status of the operation [§205.672].
30
Milk or milk products produced beginning 12 months after last treatment with a prohibited substance may be sold as organic [§205.672(b)(1)].
Offspring of livestock treated prior to the last third of gestation may be sold as organic [§205.672(b)(2)]. Application of a prohibited substance
under these emergency circumstances will not affect the certification status of the operation [§205.672].
31
The administrator for the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) or an authority that has been designated to act in his/her stead
[§205.5].
32
Additional testing may be required when there is reason to believe that the agricultural input contains an unacceptable level of prohibited
substances or has been produced using excluded methods. Such tests must be conducted by the applicable State organic program’s governing
State official or the certifying agent at the official’s or certifying agent’s own expense.
33
The administrator for the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) or an authority that has been designated to act in his/her stead
[§205.5].
34
Additional testing may be required when there is reason to believe that the product has come into contact with a prohibited substance or has
been produced using excluded methods. Such tests must be conducted by the applicable State organic program’s governing State official or
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