Section 2.J. Pest Management (OPC) If you do not physically handle products (applying as a marketer) please check here and skip this section NSF/ANSI 305 5.2 and Annex F requires that an organic handling operation must use a strategic Integrated Pest Management approach to pest management by using preventative practices, exclusion, sanitation and mechanical devices before resorting to chemical controls. Chemicals listed on the National List must be explored first prior to using non-listed materials. 1) Pest management is handled: In-house Outside company a) If contracted with an outside company, please list the company name Company Name: b) Are they aware that organic products are processed/handled? Yes No c) Are they aware of organic requirements? Yes No 2) In general, describe the immediate surroundings of the facility: 3) What specific preventative pest management measures are used on the exterior perimeter of the building? Weed control Gravel/barrier Removal of food source Mowing Mulching Other: 4) What management practices and/or devices do you use to prevent pests? Sanitation Building maintenance Mechanical traps Glueboards Exclusion Pheromone traps Electrocutors Other: 5) What materials that have been or are currently being used are consistent with the National List? Diatomaceous earth Boric acid Vitamin D3 Non-synthetic oils Enzymes Sticky traps/barriers Pheromone Other: 6) Check all pest problems you generally have: Flying insects Crawling insects Spiders Birds Rats Mice Other: 7) Describe your system for monitoring pest populations: 8) Describe the measures that are taken to prevent contact of organically produced goods, equipment or packaging with pest management materials a) How is this documented? Please list all current pest management materials that will be used in this facility: (any new materials not listed below and used during the certification year must be first approved by OTCO) Active Ingredient (Generic Material) or Trade Name Target Pest Where used Method of Application 9) Describe the methods used to verify that the pest management program described here is implemented on a day-to-day SOP attached Section 2.K.
accessible to the inspector. 1) Please provide an example of your Lot Code and an explanation of its components. Additional sheets can be attached as necessary. Attached Example: Explanation: 2) Provide an AUDIT TRAIL FLOW CHART linking documents in your record system to the next in the chain. Describe your system from receiving through processing and final sales. Your audit trail must be able to link each document to those preceding and following it in the record system. If coding systems are used, please indicate the documents on which those codes occur. Description: Attached 3) Will all records pertaining to organic production be maintained for no less than 1 year past the expiration date of the product? Yes No 4) Are records capable of tracking ingredients from supplier through processing and sales? Yes No 5) Is there a procedure for maintaining and responding to complaints directly related to organic compliance? Yes No a) How are these complaints and their corrective actions documented? 7) How are waste, spoilage and/or damaged product losses documented? 8) Describe your practice to verify that the record keeping system described here is implemented on a day-to-day SOP attached MEMBERSHIP The Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Program is not a membership-based program – it provides certification services to both members and non-members of Oregon Tilth. A certified operator may choose to be a member
I/We understand and accept that any willful misrepresentation on any of the forms submitted to Oregon Tilth will require revocation of the relevant organic certification initiated by this application. Under these circumstances, I/we agree to return the original certificate to Oregon Tilth on request. I/We further understand and accept that any willful misrepresentation may give cause to Oregon Tilth to seek damages for any loss they may sustain as a result of any willful misrepresentations made. I/We agree to maintain records as required by Oregon Tilth. I/We agree to report any significant changes pertaining to the information herein and to continue to manage any crop that is designated organic in accordance with the standards and procedures. I/We consent to Oregon Tilth’s decision to subcontract work related to certification (e.g. testing or inspection) to an external body or person and hereby understand Oregon Tilth shall take full responsibility for such subcontracted work, including confidentiality, and maintain its responsibility for granting, maintaining, suspending or revoking certification. I/We agree that all forms submitted in the future in connection with certification by Oregon Tilth shall be submitted subject to these same affirmations, and I/we hereby so affirm. I/We affirm that the undersigned is a duly appointed agent of the applicant and as such is empowered to make appropriate decisions relevant to this application and to act as the contact person for the organization, unless otherwise specified. I affirm I am 18 of age or older. The signee(s) agree that Oregon Tilth will have access to all facilities and records that provide information about the operation, and constitute compliance with organic standards. This application must be signed in order for OTCO to proceed with the certification process. Signature(s) Date Name(s) Date Signature(s) Date Name(s) Date