CCOF Invierte en Empresas en México
CCOF continúa trabajando para obtener la aprobación como una organización de certificación orgánica bajo las nuevas regulaciones de Mexico con Luis López como representante local de CCOF, ubicado en...
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CCOF’s work to obtain approval as a certification body under the new Mexican organic standards continues with the selection of CCOF local representative, Luis Lopez in Guadalajara, Mexico. CCOF boards...
View ArticlePrórroga en Proceso de la Fecha de Implementación para las Normas Orgánicas...
El gobierno de México recientemente publicó una noticia de propuesta prórroga para la implementación completa de los estándares orgánicos mexicanos. La prórroga propuesta extendería el plazo de...
View ArticleExtension Underway for Mexico Organic Standards Implementation Date
The Mexican government recently published a notice of proposed extension for full implementation of the Mexican standards. The proposed extension would delay the standards implementation deadline for...
View ArticleIntensive Grazing Prior to Harvest Intervals
Effective June 1, 2015, CCOF will require that orchards and other crops no longer utilize intensive grazing within 90 days of harvest of a crop where the edible portion does not touch soil or soil...
View ArticleProgram Manual Updates
CCOF has recently revised important sections of the CCOF Certification Program Manual. These changes include the following:Tags: NOPstandards
View ArticleDon’t Miss Your Opportunity to Comment on the Origin of Livestock Proposed Rule
Submit your comments today on the National Organic Program’s (NOP) proposed rule on Origin of Livestock.
View ArticleCCOF Achieves Approval Under Mexican Organic Program
On August 21, 2015, CCOF was recognized by the Mexican government as an approved certification body under the recently implemented Mexican Organic Standards. This is a major milestone in the growth of...
View ArticleCCOF Logra Aprobación Bajo Programa Orgánico Mexicano
El 21 de agosto de 2015, CCOF fue reconocido por el gobierno mexicano como un organismo de certificación aprobado bajo los recientemente implementados estándares orgánicos mexicanos .Este es un logro...
View ArticleNOP Gives Two Year Extension on "Certified Organic By CCOF" Placement Label...
In October 2012 CCOF notified clients that all package labels for organic products must state "Certified Organic by CCOF"BELOW the name and contact information for your operation. The deadline for...
View ArticleActualización sobre el Programa para México
El sector orgánico en México continúa evolucionando y creciendo. CCOF recientemente asistió a una reunión para los certificadoras orgánicos aprobadas por el gobierno mexicano para certificar bajo las...
View ArticleMexico Program Update
Mexico’s organic sector continues to evolve and grow. CCOF recently attended a meeting for organic certifiers approved by the Mexican government to certify to Mexico’s organic standards (LPO). The...
View ArticleUpdate on Hydroponic/Container Production
In recent years we have seen an increase in the number and complexity of container-based agricultural production systems. These production systems were addressed by the National Organic Standards Board...
View ArticleCCOF Weighs in on Compost Lawsuit
CCOF and the Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently submitted statements representing the interests of organic producers in a federal lawsuit filed by the Center for Food Safety (CFS) against the...
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Deadline for Livestock Comment Extended–Submit Your Comment Today!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)’s Agricultural Marketing Service extended the comment period for the Proposed Rule on Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices. Stakeholders now have until...
View ArticleSubstances to be Removed from National List
The National Organic Program is removing the following materials from the National List:egg white lysozyme;cyclohexylamine;diethylaminoethanoloctadecylamine; andtetrasodium pyrophosphate.The rule goes...
View ArticleGreen Waste Compost Update
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the actions it is taking to address a recent federal court ruling that invalidated the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) guidance titled...
View ArticleCostco Releases Updated Food Safety Audit Expectations
Costco Wholesale has released their updated Produce Food Safety Audit Expectations, and there are changes that will affect the CCOF-certified members who supply their stores. Tags: food safetygeneral...
View ArticleDeadline to Enroll in San Diego Ag Order Approaches
Farmers and ranchers in the San Diego region have until August 7, 2017, to enroll in the Agricultural Order, a set of monitoring and reporting requirements that regulates pollutant discharges from...
View ArticleRemove Unused Materials Today to Help CCOF Serve You
CCOF must periodically review materials to ensure that they have not changed formulation and continue to be appropriate for use in organic production. You can help CCOF reduce costs and wasted effort...
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