USDA NOP
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) defines the standards for organic agricultural products sold in the United States. This certification is essential for producers, processors, and distributors seeking to enter the US organic market. Control Union provides annual audits and certification services, enabling businesses to meet these stringent requirements and confidently trade their organic goods within the USA.
What is USDA NOP?
The USDA NOP is a comprehensive framework governing the entire organic supply chain. Compliance with the USDA organic regulations ensures that products are produced without GMOs and with respect for natural life cycles. Certification provides independent confirmation of quality claims, enhances risk management and traceability, and strengthens a company’s market reputation. Control Union’s global network enables efficient and cost-effective certification, offering options for combined audits to save time and expenses for businesses.
Why choose Control Union as your certification partner?
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Global and local customer-focused employees with broad knowledge and years of (practical) experience. We guide you through the changing world of certifications.
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We conduct audits and certifications with a human touch. We enjoy contributing ideas on how to take your company to the next level and communicate clearly about the certification process.
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Control Union understands the importance of acting quickly, which is why our auditors will visit you for the audit as soon as possible after your request, always in consultation with you, of course.
Add-ons & modules
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Crops
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Ic-nop
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Handling/ processing
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Livestock
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Wild crops
Features of USDA NOP
Access the US organic market
NOP certification is the mandatory key for selling and marketing organic products throughout the United States.
Independent claim confirmation
Provide clients with trusted, third-party confirmation of a product’s organic integrity and quality claims.
Global network, local service
Benefit from efficient, cost-effective auditing through our network of offices in over eighty countries.
Efficient combined audits
Save time and expense by combining NOP audits with over two hundred other certification programmes.
Meet organic certification requirements
Strengthen market reputation and manage risks by demonstrating compliance with stringent organic standards.
Commodities
This certification applies to a wide range of organic products, including:
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Dairy
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Cacao (raw), Cocoa (processed), nuts & dried fruit
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Molasses, (vegetable) oils & fats
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Grains & cereal products
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Fish & seafood
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Coffee & tea
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Global coverage, local knowledge
Control Union provides peace of mind in supply chains worldwide. Thanks to our up-to-date knowledge and experience, we cover all aspects of the supply and value chain in various industries. We think along, communicate clearly and offer concrete solutions. As a ‘one-stop shop’ for international and local certificates, we make certification more efficient. Want to know more about our independent, accredited audits and certifications? Whether you are certifying for the first time or have been around for years, we help!
Years of experience
Offices and labs worldwide in 80 countries
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