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USDA – NOP Organic Regulation for USA

The US authority (US Department of Agriculture) accredits Control Union Certifications for the National Organic Program (NOP).

USDA – NOP Organic regulation for USA
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    About the standard

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) accredits Control Union Certifications to carry out certifications under the  National Organic Program (NOP).

     

    Our accredited Dutch head office leads a global network of offices that delivers efficient and cost effective certifications services while maintaining strict professional auditing and certification procedures.

     

    Organic farming promotes sustainable food production by respecting natural life cycles and minimizing environmental impacts.  It excludes genetically modified organisms (GMO) and synthetic input, encouraging natural methods of cultivation.

    Certification process

    To enter the organic market, operators must certify supply chain steps from farming, food processing, distribution and retailing. Once all requirements are fulfilled, we issue the organic certificate, enabling the use of the USDA Organic logo on certified products. Control Union Certifications conducts annual audits and certification services to ensure businesses stay compliant with NOP regulation.

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    How you benefit

    The benefits of getting certified by Control Union

    Through third-party verification, we motivate your (quality) claim independently towards your clients. Furthermore, traceability and contamination risks can be managed better by certifying your management system and/or your product.

    With 200+ certification programs, we are able to conduct combination audits saving time and expenses for our customers.

    As a result, you will benefit from a ‘front runner’ position in the eyes of investors, rating agencies and other analysts and have an improved stakeholder communication.

    Our network of offices in more than 80 countries allows us to make certification more efficient and cost-effective, while upholding the same stringent professional auditing and certification procedures.

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    How can we help you?

    Are you looking for a certain service or do you have any questions about the certification program? Let us know. We are glad to help.

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