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Guidance Documents

These guidance documents are designed to help you better understand and navigate organic certification requirements. They provide additional information, practical explanations, and helpful resources to support you in maintaining compliance with organic standards and successfully managing your organic operation.

While guidance documents do not replace the organic regulations, they offer useful clarification and best practices to help you apply the standards in your day-to-day operations.

If you have questions about any of the information provided or how it applies to your operation, your certification team or the PCO office is always available to assist you. Contact us!

Guidance Documents