Become an OCIA Inspector

OCIA is looking to increase its base of organic inspectors around the world.

OCIA-approved organic inspectors are independent, third-party contractors who enjoy the freedom to set their own fees and to accept assignments from OCIA, as well as other organic certifiers. Inspectors can increase their marketability by gaining approval to several of OCIA's inspection classifications. These inspection classifications are:

  • Farm
  • Livestock
  • Dairy
  • Simple Processing
  • Complex Processing
  • Broker/Trader/Warehouse
  • Maple Syrup
  • Honey
  • Shade-grown Coffee
  • Community Grower Crops (CGGs)

To become an OCIA approved inspector, you must meet the qualifications and criteria outlined in the Training and Obtaining Additional Inspection Approval Types and complete training conducted by the International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA) or an equivalent training.

To apply, please submit the Following Materials:

  • Inspector Application
  • OCIA Inspector Work Agreement
  • Conflict of Interest Annual Declaration
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Inspector Resume Form
  • Certification of completion of IOIA organic inspector training (or equivalent)
  • Curriculum vitae, resume or equivalent
  • One narrative sample inspection reports for each category applying for.
  • One inspection report using the following OCIA Inspection Report Checklists for each category applying for.
    • OCIA Organic Farm Inspection Report/Checklist
    • OCIA Organic Livestock Inspection Report/Checklist
    • OCIA Organic Processing/Handling Inspection Report/Checklist
    • OCIA CGG Organic Farm Inspection Report/Checklist
    • OCIA Organic Farm Inspection Report/Checklist for Wild Plants Harvesting
    • OCIA Organic Coffee Inspection Report/Checklist
    • OCIA Organic Maple Farm Inspection Report/Checklist
    • OCIA Organic Mushroom/Sprouts Inspection Report/Checklist
    • OCIA Organic Garden/Greenhouse Inspection Report/Checklist

Send all completed materials to:

OCIA International
Attn: OCIA Inspector Program Director
1340 N. Cotner Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68505

Phone: 402-477-2323
Fax: 402-477-4325

For more information about becoming an OCIA-approved inspector, contact Kathy Fleming at kfleming@ocia.org.