Handling Certification Packet

Handlers are agents or agencies who negotiate sales contracts on behalf of shippers and/or buyers. Any physical alteration or repacking, etc. would be considered a processor. Examples of handling operations include brokers, traders, and warehouses.

Basic Application (Required)

  1. OCIA Handling Organic System Plan (OSP)
  2. OCIA Handling Organic System Plan Update - for renewal applications only
  3. Operator Licensing Agreement (OLA)
  4. Invoice for Certification Fee

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 - OCIA Japan Foreign Production Process Manager Application For PROCESSORS
  2. JAS Certification Foreign Repacker Application
  3. JAS Certification Renewal Application
  4. JAS Certification Agreement
  5. JAS Grading Record
  6. Annual JAS Grading Report

Supplemental Forms and Information

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