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Oregon Tilth Certification Manual
Summary: The Oregon Tilth Certification Manual is Oregon Tilth’s comprehensive guide to certification services. It brings certification requirements, procedures, and operator responsibilities together in one clear and current resource for clients, applicants, staff, and oversight bodies.
Understanding the Oregon Tilth Certification Manual
The Oregon Tilth Certification Manual consolidates the former Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) Procedures Manual, NOP Certification Manual, and EU Certification Manual into a single document.
The manual explains Oregon Tilth’s certification programs and processes, from application and inspection through certification, annual renewal, compliance, and appeals. It also outlines the responsibilities of Oregon Tilth Certified Organic and the operations we certify.
Whether you are a producer, handler, processor, brand owner, retailer, or other certified operation, the manual provides a central reference for understanding certification requirements and maintaining compliance.
Download the Manual
The following official Oregon Tilth Certification manual is available to help guide your organic certification journey:
- Oregon Tilth Certification Manual
Review Oregon Tilth’s certification programs, requirements, procedures, and operator responsibilities in one comprehensive document.
Why the Manual Matters
The Oregon Tilth Certification Manual helps applicants and certified operations understand what to expect throughout the certification process. It supports preparation for inspection, accurate recordkeeping, timely reporting, regulatory compliance, and the continued integrity of certified products.
Oregon Tilth updates the manual as policies, procedures, certification services, and regulatory requirements change. Always refer to the most current version available on this page.
Technical Details
- Oregon Tilth’s certification procedures align with applicable national and international standards, including USDA organic regulations under 7 CFR Part 205, Mexico’s Ley de Productos Orgánicos, European Union Regulation 2018/848, GOTS, NSF/ANSI 305, and ISO/IEC 17065 requirements for certification bodies.