Organic Certification Advice

The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) is growing rapidly in a market worth over $70B. Producers and sellers who bring products to this or other global markets need to ensure they’re certified to the right organic scheme to take advantage of this opportunity.

The requirements for products to carry an ‘organic’ label vary by country and by the certification scheme. Schemes define what production methods and ingredients can be used, as well as what goes on your food label.

Navigating this process can feel onerous if you’re new to it – but expert help is here. The sustainable food experts at NSF can guide you every step of the way to ensure you meet your goal as quickly and efficiently as possible – so you can bring your food products to market safely, with compliance, and without delay.

NSF can help ensure your inputs, record keeping, and other checkpoints are in place and ready to be audited. We can help you in many ways, including:

Our sustainable food experts will assess any gaps in your plan or processes that could impact the granting of organic certification. The assessment will be supported by either a virtual or on-site facility visit depending on your unique business model.

In the US, the Organic System Plan (OSP) is a critical part of the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) Certification process.

It is both the application process for certification, and it documents the policies and procedures to ensure organic integrity.

NSF’s experts will help you complete the OSP and identify where concerns or gaps may exist. This does not replace a full gap assessment but can help you identify any obvious omissions in the information you present in the OSP.

To comply with the USDA NOP requirements, you’ll need an Organic Fraud Prevention Plan.

NSF experts can assist you with the production of your plan or can offer feedback on your existing plan.

Depending on your needs, we can conduct a risk assessment, advise you on mitigation plan development, and offer you training as required.