As an organic producer certified to the USDA NOP standards, it is their responsibility to remain current with all the organic rules and regulations, as they are constantly being amended. You’ll find links to the eCFR, Organic Insider, NOP Handbook, and more on our Resources page.
New Applicants:
To receive information regarding the application process and be given an estimated billing of fees incurred during the certification and renewal processes, please contact our office directly by one of the following.
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- Phone: (435) 636-3234
- Email: [email protected]
- Online: AIMS Customer Portal
It is strongly recommended to contact our office prior to beginning the process and/or submitting an application. This will allow you to receive a greater understanding of fees that will occur at any given time.
The Organic Certification Process (NOP 2601)
Annual Renewal Date: 1st February
Failure to comply with this date may affect or delay your application renewal process, which will result in a $100 fine for all applications received after the due date and a noncompliance will be issued.
All organic renewal documents and associated fees are due on February 1st of each year, no later. Failure to comply with this date may affect or delay your application renewal process and will result in a $100 fine for all applications received after the due date. The Organic Application Renewal Form is to be filled out for the current or upcoming certification year, requiring complete information and submission with all applicable supporting documents for continued certification.
The Organics Program now has an online customer portal to serve our customers and assist with the process of continuing certification with UDAF. All the forms and supporting documents are captured within the digital system for your convenience.
Information to be submitted is as follows, but not limited to:
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- Organic Certification Renewal Form
- Application Fee
- Gross Sales Fee (organic gross sales report or verification document(s) required)
- Inspection Fee (if not paid)
- Any updates to Organic System Plan (OSP)
- Supporting OSP Documents
Supporting OSP documents or additional documentation that should be submitted include any changes and updates to your current OSP. For further information regarding when to submit OSP updates, please refer to document NOP 2615 Organic System Plans, Organic System Plan Updates, and Notification of Changes (Effective Date: December 16, 2013). It is important to note within this document the requirements for the annual update and the notification of changes that must be submitted prior to the change taking place (at any point throughout the year) via an Application Change Request, in the customer’s AIMS portal.
Organic System Plan (OSP):
All applicants and certified organic producers must maintain and submit a current Organic System Plan (OSP). Click here to learn more.
To Surrender Organic Certification:
For a certified organic producer to surrender their organic certification with UDAF’s Organic Program in good standing, the following items should be addressed. Lack of timely application is insufficient action to notify UDAF of voluntary termination of certification.
