Resources for Organic Certifiers and Inspectors
Get access to the regulatory, technical, training, and enforcement resources that NOP has assembled to help you enforce the national standards and uphold organic integrity.
Policy, Regulation, and Guidance
- USDA organic regulations
- NOP Handbook / learn how to comply with organic regulations
- Guide to organic labeling
- About international trade for organic products
- National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) – membership, meetings, and more
- How to use the organic seal
Training and Technical Resources
- Search for organic operations (Organic Integrity Database)
- Learn about allowed, prohibited and petitioned substances (National List)
- Access free training in the Organic Integrity Learning Center (OILC)
- Human Capital Initiative
- Certifying agent FAQs
Enforcement
- Quarterly enforcement reports
- Check status of certified operations and certifiers (Organic Integrity Database)
- Appeals, settlement agreements, and decisions
- How to file a complaint
All About NOP
- Organic Insider: Program News | Sign Up (use drop down menu to select subscription type, email or text messaging, then choose all topics that include “organic”)
- Contact Us
- About NOP