This document discusses the labeling requirements of the standards to which we certify. Covered are all certification categories from a bulk labeled single ingredient product to complicated multi-ingredient processed product.
Resources Category: Organic Processing and Handling
Product Composition and Labeling: 100% Organic and Organic
Watch this webinar to learn about the composition and labeling requirements of the National Organic Program (NOP) for farmers, processors, and handlers. This webinar is the first part of a two-part series. Part one explores the resources necessary for producing and representing products compliant to the 100% Organic and Organic categories of the NOP. These… Continue reading Product Composition and Labeling: 100% Organic and Organic
Product Composition and Labeling: Made with Organic
Watch this webinar to learn about the composition and labeling requirements of the National Organic Program (NOP). This webinar is the second part of a two-part series and will discuss the resources necessary for producing and representing products compliant to the “Made with Organic” category of the NOP. These resources include the NOP standard, NOP… Continue reading Product Composition and Labeling: Made with Organic
Understanding Organic Labeling Requirements and Label Claims
This webinar addresses labeling requirements under the National Organic Program as well as other labeling claims such as non-GMO, natural and more. Join Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) staff and other guest speakers to learn about the intricacies of various label claims and how to ensure that your labels are compliant.
Preventative Practices for Organic Handlers
Organic handlers are operations that process, package or sell organic products. They are required to prevent mixing organic and non-organic ingredients. Learn about preventative practices to meet this requirement in this short video.
Preventing Commingling/Contamination in Organic Handling
USDA organic regulations require certified handlers to prevent commingling of organic and non-organic products. Handlers must also prevent organic products from being contaminated by any prohibited material. Learn the basic requirements of preventing commingling and contamination in organic handling with this fact sheet.
Use of Chlorine in Organic Handling
This factsheet outlines best practices for using chlorine in organic handling.
Compliance Spotlight: Sanitation, Contamination, Prevention, and Facility Pest Management for Organic Processors
Unsure what you can and can’t use for sanitizing equipment and food contact surfaces? Worried about whether your operation is taking the proper steps to ensure the prevention of contamination and commingling of your organic products? Confused about pest management practices within or around your organic facility? Have no fear. OTCO staff will covered these… Continue reading Compliance Spotlight: Sanitation, Contamination, Prevention, and Facility Pest Management for Organic Processors
Quick Start Guide: Formulating Multiple Ingredient Products
Need a quick reference guide for how-to get started with tracking ingredients, sourcing materials and making sure your following USDA NOP regulations for certification? Oregon Tilth’s condensed Quick Start Guide series is designed to answer your big questions quickly, give examples and point to helpful tools to get started
A Guide for Organic Processors
This publication is intended primarily as a guide for farmers who wish to add value to their organic crops through processing. It does not include the farm practices that are required to grow organic crops, raise organic livestock, or obtain organic certification for a farm. Information on those topics can be found in other ATTRA… Continue reading A Guide for Organic Processors