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.
Objectives
In this lesson you will learn:
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Basic elements of the USDA organic certification process and its international regulatory framework
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USDA organic regulations for crop production, with special emphasis on §205.200 to §205.206
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Permitted inputs, with reference §205.601 and §205.602
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Contamination risk management with emphasis on §205.201(a)(5)
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Recordkeeping requirements
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Certification categories (§205.300 to §205.302)
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Ingredients, additives and processing aids (§205.605 and §205.606)
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Facility pest control with reference to §205.271
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Cleaning agents and cleaning procedures with reference to §205.601(b)
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The organic control points of a process with reference to §205.201 (a) (5), §205.272
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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:
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8 hours per day
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PDF Course Materials
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Certificate of Completion
Pricing
$750/Per person
*Discounts may apply for multiple registrations, see for details.