The Domestic Origin Verification Audit Program (DOV) allows suppliers to demonstrate compliance with the USDA requirements that all fruit, vegetable, and nut commodities purchased for USDA food assistance outlets be completely grown in the United States.
Customers
All who sell fruits, vegetables, nuts, and related commodities to USDA.
Request Service
To apply for DOV audit services, complete the DOV Program Application for Service form SC-DOV-1, and submit it to DOVSSC@usda.gov.
Resources
- Official Listing of Approved DOV Program Participants (pdf)
- DOV Quick Guide (pdf)
- DOV Glossary of Terms (pdf)
- DOV Specific Requirements (pdf)
- DOV Presentation (pdf)
- DOV Audit Report (pdf)
- Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Resources
Program participants can find recent changes to the guidelines and procedures of the USDA Domestic Origin Verification Audit Program on the USDA, AMS Extranet site under Shared Documents, or by contacting the DOV Program Manager.
For More Information
USDA, AMS, Specialty Crops Inspection Division
Audit Services Branch
Telephone: (202) 720-5021
Fax: (866) 230-9168
Email: DOVSSC@usda.gov