USDA Organic Compliance Implementation and Certification Support Services
Compliance Under 7 CFR Part 205 – National Organic Program (NOP)
This service provides structured implementation, documentation development, certification preparation, and ongoing compliance management in accordance with the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). It supports handlers, processors, producers, importers, traders, and supply chain operators in achieving and maintaining organic certification readiness.
Services are delivered through a modular compliance framework and remote implementation model, including documentation system deployment, supplier and product compliance structuring, and inspection readiness preparation.
This service does not grant certification authority. Certification determinations remain solely with USDA-accredited certifying agents.
Scope of Work
Organic Compliance Setup
• Organic Certification & Compliance Scope:
- ∘ Certification applicability assessment (required vs exempt operations)
- ∘ Operational classification (handler, processor, farm, storage, trader, retail, logistics)
- ∘ Organic product classification and labeling category determination
- ∘ Development of Organic System Plan (OSP)
- ∘ Ingredient and input compliance review against National List (§205.605 / §205.606)
- ∘ Supplier verification and organic certificate validation
- ∘ Approved Supplier List (ASL) development
- ∘ Process flow mapping and contamination risk assessment
- ∘ Cleaning, sanitation, and segregation controls
- ∘ Traceability and mass balance system development
- ∘ Lot coding and recall system implementation
- ∘ Recordkeeping system aligned with §205.103 requirements
- ∘ Certification application and inspection readiness preparation
Optional Add-Ons
• Advanced Organic Compliance & Certification Support:
- ∘ Organic label compliance review
- ∘ Multi-site / multi-operation certification structuring
- ∘ Organic fraud vulnerability assessment
- ∘ Advanced traceability system design
- ∘ Mock certification inspection
Organic Compliance Templates Toolkit
• Organic Compliance Documentation & Templates:
- ∘ Organic System Plan (OSP) templates
- ∘ SOPs aligned with 7 CFR Part 205
- ∘ Supplier verification and approval forms
- ∘ Traceability and mass balance logs
- ∘ Cleaning, segregation, and handling procedures
- ∘ Recordkeeping templates aligned with §205.103
- ∘ Training materials and implementation guides
Ongoing Organic Compliance Maintenance Support
• Ongoing Organic Compliance Management & Support:
- ∘ Organic System Plan updates and version control
- ∘ Documentation review and recordkeeping oversight
- ∘ Supplier certificate monitoring and verification
- ∘ Product formulation and ingredient compliance review
- ∘ Training and competency tracking
- ∘ Internal compliance reviews and gap assessments
- ∘ Certification inspection preparation and support
- ∘ Corrective action tracking and documentation updates
- ∘ Regulatory updates and NOP advisory services
Optional Add-Ons
• Additional facilities or operational categories
• Additional products or SKUs
• Priority compliance advisory
• On-demand mock inspections
• Dedicated organic compliance support hours
Deliverables
• Organic Compliance System Documentation:
- ∘ Completed Organic System Plan (OSP)
- ∘ SOPs, procedures, forms, and compliance records
- ∘ Supplier verification records and organic certificates
- ∘ Traceability logs and lot coding structure
- ∘ Mass balance documentation
- ∘ Cleaning, segregation, and handling procedures
- ∘ Inspection readiness checklist
- ∘ Compliance gap assessment
- ∘ Organized documentation system for certification audit
Fees and Subscriptions
Organic Compliance Setup – One-Time Implementation
| Operational Category | Tier | Price | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handler / Processor | Tier 1 | starts at $6,500 | Up to 3 suppliers / 5 SKUs |
| Tier 2 | starts at $10,500 | Up to 5 suppliers / 10 SKUs | |
| Tier 3 | starts at $16,000 | Up to 10 suppliers / 20 SKUs | |
| Production (Farm) | Tier 1 | starts at $3,500 | Up to 3 fields |
| Tier 2 | starts at $6,500 | Up to 8 fields | |
| Tier 3 | starts at $8,500 | Up to 12 fields | |
| Storage / Warehouse | Tier 1 | starts at $2,500 | Basic storage zones |
| Tier 2 | starts at $4,500 | Expanded storage | |
| Tier 3 | starts at $6,800 | Complex storage | |
| Broker / Trader | Tier 1 | starts at $3,900 | Up to 3 suppliers |
| Tier 2 | starts at $7,200 | Up to 8 suppliers | |
| Tier 3 | starts at $9,600 | Up to 12 suppliers |
Organic Compliance Templates Toolkit
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Production (Farm) | $2,500 |
| Handler / Processor | $5,250 |
| Storage / Warehouse | $2,500 |
| Broker / Trader | $3,650 |
| Retail / Private Label | $1,850 |
| Transportation / Logistics | $1,850 |
- ∘ Starter Toolkit (2 modules): starts at $5,000
- ∘ Operational Toolkit: $12,250
- ∘ Full Organic Compliance Toolkit: $9,500
Ongoing Organic Compliance Maintenance – Subscription
| Plan | Inclusions | Monthly Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Up to 15 SME hours; 2 suppliers / 3 SKUs | starts at $450 |
| Standard | Up to 25 SME hours; 3 suppliers / 5 SKUs | starts at $950 |
| Enterprise | Up to 50 SME hours; unlimited coverage | starts at $1,550 |
Optional Add-Ons
• Additional Services & Fees:
- ∘ Additional facility/site: +$250–$500/month
- ∘ Additional product/SKU: +$100–$300/month
- ∘ Label regulatory review: $750 per SKU
- ∘ Mock inspection: starts at $4,900
Ideal For:
• Applicable To:
- ∘ Organic handlers and processors
- ∘ Farms transitioning to organic certification
- ∘ Importers and traders of organic products
- ∘ Warehouses and logistics providers handling organic goods
- ∘ Retailers and private label brands with organic claims
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