USDA Organic Compliance Implementation & Certification Support

Compliant with 7 CFR Part 205 — National Organic Program (NOP)

This service provides a complete framework for implementing and maintaining USDA Organic compliance systems in accordance with 7 CFR Part 205, supporting handlers, processors, producers, importers, and supply chain operators in developing Organic System Plans (OSP), documentation systems, and certification readiness processes, while clarifying that certification decisions remain the responsibility of USDA-accredited certifying agents.

Program Objective

To develop and implement a structured Organic Compliance Management System that:

• Establishes a compliant Organic System Plan (OSP)
• Ensures ingredient and supplier compliance with NOP requirements
• Maintains traceability, segregation, and contamination prevention controls
• Supports certification readiness and inspection preparedness
• Provides ongoing compliance management and documentation control

Scope of Work

Organic Compliance Setup

• Certification applicability assessment (required vs. exempt operations)
• Operational classification (handler, processor, farm, storage, trader, logistics)
• Organic product classification and labeling category determination
• Development of a complete Organic System Plan (OSP)
• Ingredient and input review aligned with the 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 control procedures
• Traceability system development, including lot coding and mass balance
• Recordkeeping system aligned with NOP requirements
• Certification application support and inspection readiness preparation

Organic Compliance Documentation & Templates

• Organic System Plan (OSP) templates
• SOPs aligned with NOP requirements
• Supplier approval and verification forms
• Traceability and mass balance logs
• Cleaning, segregation, and handling procedures
• Recordkeeping templates aligned with regulatory requirements
• Training materials and implementation guides

Ongoing Organic Compliance Management

• OSP 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 advisory support

Optional Program Enhancements

• Organic label compliance review
• Multi-site or multi-operation certification structuring
• Organic fraud vulnerability assessments
• Advanced traceability and mass balance systems
• Mock certification inspections and audit simulations
• Additional facility, product, or SKU support

Deliverables

Organic Compliance System Documentation

• Completed Organic System Plan (OSP)
• SOPs, procedures, forms, and compliance records
• Supplier verification documentation and organic certificates

Traceability & Operational Systems

• Traceability logs and lot coding structures
• Mass balance documentation
• Cleaning, segregation, and handling procedures

Inspection & Certification Readiness

• Inspection readiness checklist
• Compliance gap assessment report
• Organized documentation system for certification audits

Ideal For

• Organic handlers and processors seeking certification readiness
• Farms transitioning to USDA Organic certification
• Importers and traders of organic products
• Warehouses and logistics providers handling organic goods
• Retailers and private label brands making organic claims

Program Value

• Ensures alignment with USDA National Organic Program (NOP) requirements
• Establishes a complete and audit-ready Organic System Plan
• Strengthens traceability, segregation, and contamination control
• Supports successful certification inspections
• Provides ongoing compliance support for long-term organic operations

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

Bundle Options

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