September 2022 – OneCert Blog

Different Classes of Handling Operations & Their Certification Obligations

Posted on September 15, 2022 (March 10, 2023) by Annie Berical

Types of Handlers: What needs to be certified?
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Posted on September 15, 2022 (September 15, 2022) by Annie Berical

Is there a ‘master list’ of cleaners and sanitizers we can use to clean equipment prior to Organic processing? –A Curious Manufacturer Dear Curious Manufacturer: Unfortunately no, there isn’t! Such a list would be impossible to maintain since it would involve tracking and evaluating every new cleaner and sanitizer product that comes out on the […]

Quick Q&A: Organic Funding News and Deadlines!

Posted on September 15, 2022 (September 15, 2022) by Karlin Warner

What’s the scoop on the newest funding announcement? $300 million for farmers making the transition to organic? That’s right! Last month, the USDA announced a new program and you (or someone you know) could benefit. This new funding will include direct farmer assistance through the NRCS, including an increase in organic expertise and financial […]

Certification and Documentation: Importing Organic Product from India

Posted on September 15, 2022 (September 16, 2022) by Karlin Warner

When the USDA ended the US-India Organic Recognition in early 2021, they granted an 18 month transition period. Now that this transition is complete (as of July of this year), you may be wondering what exactly is required when importing organic products from India. In this article, we explain which certifications are now needed and […]

Pest Management in Organic Facilities

Posted on September 15, 2022 (September 15, 2022) by Annie Berical

The organic standards require that a progressive approach to facilities pest management be taken by organic growers and handlers. The organic pest control regulations described below can be found at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-205/subpart-C/section-205.271. (Level A) First, pests must be controlled through management practices like sanitation, removal of pest food sources and habitat, controlling access to pests, and […]