NOP Import Certificates Summary: Starting March 19, 2024, all organic products imported into the U.S. must be accompanied by an electronic NOP Import Certificate. This requirement is part of the USDA National Organic Program’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule, published January 19, 2023. The new rule increases oversight, improves traceability, and ensures that imported … Continued

What You Should Know About International Forms, Trade Documents & TC Requests Summary: If you export organic products outside the United States, you may need to complete additional Organic System Plan (OSP) forms. Oregon Tilth helps you navigate USDA equivalency agreements with the EU, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and other countries so you can access international … Continued

U.S. – Canada Organic Equivalency: Importing & Exporting Certified Products Oregon Tilth supports the trade of certified organic products between the U.S. and Canada under the U.S.–Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement (USCOEA). This arrangement allows certified organic products to move freely between the two countries, provided specific requirements are met. What To Know Importing Organic Products … Continued

What To Know About Importing & Exporting Organic Products Between the U.S. and Great Britain Summary: Great Britain is covered under the U.S.–EU organic equivalency arrangement. Imports must follow USDA labeling rules, and certain animal-based products are excluded. Exports to Great Britain require a hard copy Certificate of Inspection (COI) for every shipment. Ensure you … Continued

How To Import & Export Organic Products Between the U.S. and Korea Summary: Under the U.S.–Korea organic equivalency arrangement, only processed organic products with more than 95% organic content are eligible for trade. Imports to the U.S. from Korea must include an NOP Import Certificate and follow USDA labeling rules.Exports from the U.S. to Korea … Continued

What To Know About European Union Organic Certification Import and Export Requirements Oregon Tilth offers organic certification and export support for operations seeking to meet European Union (EU) organic standards. This includes direct EU certification for operations in Mexico and equivalency-based export support for U.S.-based operations certified to the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). Summary … Continued

What To Know About Importing & Exporting Organic Products Between the U.S., Japan, and Taiwan Summary: If you are importing certified organic products from Japan, they must be certified to JAS, processed in Japan, labeled to USDA standards, and accompanied by a USDA NOP import certificate. If you are exporting certified USDA organic products to … Continued