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Certification Packet

Links and downloads for the Certification Packet and general OTCO documents and manuals

The certification packet includes various documents and manuals that OTCO publishes in order to be fully transparent and provide you with the information you need to be successful during the certification process. In addition to the necessary items below you will need to download the appropriate application form for the certification you are seeking.

Document What is it?
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OTCO Procedures Manual
Describes the procedures which OTCO implements to run the certification program. Describes the certification process, Oregon Tilth Structure and mediation and appeals process.  pdf
OTCO Fee Schedule
Describes the fee structure for all classes of certification and charges for all certification related activities.

New Fee Schedule effective April 1, 2012
Download the notice letter. Changes in fees will only affect operations with livestock certification services, clients who require issuance of transaction certificates more than 10 times per year, and companies covering certification expenses for certified farm partners via the production partnership fee structure PLEASE READ the new Fee Schedule!

pdf (effective through March 2012)

pdf (effective April 1, 2012)
USDA NOP Regulations
Copy of the USDA National Organic Program Regulations 7 CFR part 205.  Regularly updated online CFR can also be viewed by visiting the National Archives and Records administration.  This weblink is updated on a weekly basis.
e-CFR
Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS)
Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) version 2.0
pdf
Certification Process Brochures
Various brochures for each type of general class of certification.  Describe basic information including the certification process, basic requirements and frequently asked questions.
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