Internal Traceback Checklist
Use this checklist to practice a finished product traceback through your system so you know you’re ready before your inspection.
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Recordkeeping
Strategies and examples for recordkeeping systems and traceability in organic handling operations, including audit trails, lot tracking, mass balance, required records, and compliant documentation practices.
- 1 Foundations of Organic Handling
- 2 Certification
- 3 Inspection
- 4 Facility Pest Control & Sanitation
- 5 Handling, Storage, & Transport
- 6 Allowed Ingredients & Processing Aids
- 7 Supplier Management
- 8 Product Composition & Formulation
- 9 Labeling & Packaging
- 10 Importing Organic Products
- 11 Fraud Prevention
- 12 Recordkeeping
- 13 Video Profiles & General Topics
Lot Number Transitions Through the Production Chain
Lot numbers can change as product moves from receiving to production to shipping. In this example, see how each transition should be documented to keep the chain traceable.
InfographicMass-Balance Worksheet
Use this worksheet to check your organic ingredient inventory against production and sales records, spotting discrepancies before your certifier does.
Fact SheetOrganic Product Flow Map Worksheet
Map your organic product flow stage by stage to identify current recordkeeping practices, responsible parties, and gaps that need addressing for certification compliance.
Fact Sheet
Recordkeeping for Organic Handling
Good recordkeeping is the backbone of organic certification. This video covers how handlers across a range of operations build documentation systems, maintain traceability, and stay inspection-ready under USDA NOP standards.
VideoRecords Organic Certification Adds to Standard Food Tracking Recordkeeping
This reference table compares standard food tracking records to the additional documentation organic certification requires, covering receiving, production, inventory, and shipping.
Fact Sheet