Dividing Compliance Responsibilities in a Co-packing Arrangement
A quick-reference table showing how certification, recordkeeping, and label approval responsibilities divide between brand owners and co-packers.
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Supplier Management
Best practices for maintaining organic integrity throughout the supply chain, including supplier verification, certificate management, co-packer relationships, residue concerns, and supply chain auditing.
- 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
Managing Your Supply Chain
Building a reliable organic supply chain starts with verified suppliers and strong documentation. This video covers supplier vetting, letters of guarantee, recordkeeping systems, and risk management under USDA NOP standards.
VideoSupplier Organic Certificate Verification Checklist
A five-step checklist for verifying a supplier’s organic certificate against the USDA Organic Integrity Database before accepting a shipment as certified organic.
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