Broker/Trader Certification Packet

Broker/traders are agents or agencies who negotiate sales contracts on behalf of shippers and/or buyers. Any handling or repacking, etc. would be considered a processor/handler.

1. Steps to Certification - Short Form (*.PDF file)
2. Basic Application (Required)
3. BioSuisse Application
4. JAS Application
5. Standards and Bylaws
6. Supplemental Forms and Information

Basic Application (Required)

1. OCIA Broker/Trader/Warehouse Plan Questionnaire
2. OCIA Broker/Trader/Warehouse Plan Update Questionnaire
3. Organic Labeling Checklist
4. Organic Product Ingredients
5. Associate Licensing Agreement (ALA)

BioSuisse Application

Please note: This documents are also available from BIO SUISSE's website.

1. Regulations on Implementation of BioSuisse Standards
2. BioSuisse Checklist for Processing and Trade (available as a PDF file or as a MS Word document)

JAS Application

1. JAS Certification Manufacturer Application
2. JAS Certification Repacker Application
3. JAS Certification Renewal Application
4. JAS Certification Renewal Application
5. Using the JAS Seal
6. JAS Certification Agreement
7. JAS Grading Record

Standards and Bylaws

LI>OCIA International Certification Standards
1. OCIA Bylaws
2. National Organic Program (NOP) Final Rule

Supplemental Forms and Information

1. Checklist for Preparing for Inspection
2. Bill of Lading (BOL)
3. Transaction Certificate Guidelines
4. Transaction Certificate Authorization (TCA) form
5. Request for Transaction Certificate Correction
6. Complaints Procedure
7. OCIA Appeals Process Procedure
8. Appeals Procedure under NOP
9. Using the OCIA Seal
10. Using the NOP (USDA) Seal
11. Certified Operator Complaint Log Instructions
12. Certified Operator Complaint Log
13. Organic Labeling Checklist
14. Prior Land Use Affidavit (PLUA)
15. Organic Product Ingredients
16. GMO Protection Guidelines
17. Non-GMO Affidavit
18. Off-Farm Transportation Cleaning Affidavit
-- Document review documents -->
19. Application for Document Review
20. Request for Certificate Acceptance
21. Request for Certificate Transference
22. Certificate Acceptance, Certificate Transference, and Document Review Procedure
23. Request for List of OCIA Certified Producers
24. Notification of Change of Key Information Form