Introduction to USDA Organic Crop and Handling Regulation 7 CFR 205
Join our Organic Team and guest presenter Luis Brenes (AgriVita) to gain an in-depth understanding of Organic Crop and Handling Standards under the guidance of the National Organic Program regulations for fresh produce. This 16 hour course is broken up into 2 AgriVita modules of 1 day each.
- ObjectivesIn this lesson you will learn:
- Basic elements of the USDA organic certification process and its international regulatory framework
- USDA organic regulations for crop production, with special emphasis on §205.200 to §205.206
- Permitted inputs, with reference §205.601 and §205.602
- Contamination risk management with emphasis on §205.201(a)(5)
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Certification categories (§205.300 to §205.302)
- Ingredients, additives and processing aids (§205.605 and §205.606)
- Facility pest control with reference to §205.271
- Cleaning agents and cleaning procedures with reference to §205.601(b)
- The organic control points of a process with reference to §205.201 (a) (5), §205.272
- Labeling with reference to §205.303 and §205.307
- Course Details:This course is a live webinar led by expert instructors on the Zoom platform. Full day of attendance is required to receive a certificate of completion. Fees include:
- 8 hours per day
- PDF Course Materials
- Certificate of Completion
Pricing
$750/Per person
*Discounts may apply for multiple registrations, see for details.
Registration Information
*Please note - Registration is not complete until paid in full.
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