The USDA Organic label has become one of the most trusted labels in today’s consumer market. There are many myths about the expense and effort needed to become certified. QCS wants to show you just how easy and affordable organic certification can be!
1. Create and submit an Organic System Plan
2. Initial review
3. On-site inspection
4. Final review
5. Annual renewal
View this 2-page document for more details. Click here for Espanol. You can also view our “Are You Ready for Inspection?” information sheet.
Grower, Grower Group, Wild Harvest, Livestock, Processor/Handler, Simple Handler (brokers, traders, exporters), Restaurant-Handler, Aquaponics, Hydroponic, Aquaculture, Apiculture, Retail
The certification process generally takes 90 to 120 days from the date we receive your complete application with fees. QCS provides expedited services for an additional fee. See our Expedited Service Request for details.
The cost of certification depends on the size and complexity of your operation. Please contact QCS for an explanation of our fee structure and an estimate of the cost of certifying your facility. We’ll talk you through our offerings and send you copies of our forms for free. You can also download them below! The Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) can help offset the cost of certification.
We offer certification to these international standards:
– Tell us about your business and certification desires.
– Hear about our services and offerings.
– Ask us any questions you have about the process, cost, timeline, etc.
– Receive a free application packet with the forms and resources you need to apply.