Organic Handlers

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Organic Handler Information List of Certified Handlers Certification Guide and Rules New Handler Application Packet Renewal Handler Certification Packet

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Organic Handler Information

The WSDA Organic Food Program, a USDA-accredited certifier, upholds the integrity of the organic label through certification and inspection of organic crop and livestock producers, processors, handlers and retailers. Handlers include produce and grocery distributors, fruit packers, marketing companies, brokers, warehouses and other entities that sell, distribute, or pack organic food products. Download the certification guide, rules book, and a handler application packet below to start on the path to certification.

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List of Certified Organic Handlers

• List of USDA NOP Certified Handlers (Updated May 8, 2013) (PDF 133 KB)

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Organic Certification Guide and Rules

The WSDA Organic Food Program has put together reference material to assist applicants with the organic certification process. The WSDA Rules and Regulations Book contains the USDA National Organic Standards, WSDA Organic Standards and Regulations, and WSDA Organic Certification Fee Information. The WSDA Guide to Organic Certification provides an answers to frequently asked questions about certification, and provides details and references about organic production and handling requirements.

1. Guide to Organic Certification (PDF 451 KB)
2. WSDA Organic Rules and Regulations (PDF 441 KB)
   WSDA's Organic Rules and Regulation Book was last updated May 2011. Changes have occurred in the regulation since this publication. Check the full text of the National Organic Standards on USDA's website.
3. Brand Name Material List

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New Organic Handler Application Packet

1. Table of Contents- Select either AGR 2304 or AGR 2296.
   1. Handler (AGR 2304) (PDF 28.5 KB)
   2. Brokerage-Marketing Company (AGR 2296) (PDF 33 KB)
2. Organic Certification and Organic Operator Agreement (AGR 2265) (PDF 83 KB)
3. Organic System Plan Select either AGR 2810 or AGR 2248.
   1. Handler (AGR 2180) (PDF 82 KB)
   2. Brokerage-Marketing Company (AGR 2248) (PDF 86 KB)
4. Organic Product Summary (AGR 2249) (PDF 82 KB)
5. Handler Fee Form (AGR 2260) (PDF 291 KB)

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Renewal Organic Handler Certification Packet

Organic standards require you to renew your certification every year!
2013 Organic Certification Renewals for handlers, processors, and retailers of organic products are due March 1st. If you are not selling, labeling, or representing products as "organic", contact our office to withdraw your certification. Failure to renew, or to notify our office of your wish to withdraw, may result in compliance action in addition to late fees.

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