Current through September 2, 2024
Section 02.06.33.300 - CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND FEES01.Certification Requirements. All applicants applying for certification with the Department, must submit the application to the Department on forms prescribed or approved by the Department. a. All organic food producers/handlers in Idaho with annual gross organic sales of more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) must be certified with the Department, unless certified by agents other than the Department accredited under the National Organic Program.b. Producers/handlers with annual gross organic sales of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or less may select certification.c. All organic food producers and organic handlers certifying with the Department are subject to an annual on-site inspection.02.Certification Fees. a. Organic producers/handlers requesting certification - Certification Application Fee of two hundred dollars ($200) that is non-refundable.b. A person who produces and handles their own organic food products pays only one (1) annual certification fee based on gross annual organic sales.03.Certification Inspection Fees.a. The hourly rate is fifty dollars ($50) including travel time.b. Travel time from an inspector's normal duty station to the inspection site and return to normal duty station will be compensable time charged to the applicant.c. There will be a minimum charge of fifty dollars ($50) plus mileage as approved by the Board of Examiners for any inspection.d. Inspections conducted on weekends, holidays, or after normal office hours will be charged at an hourly rate of sixty-five dollars ($65) including travel time with a minimum charge of one (1) hour plus mileage.e. Upon approval by the Department, private inspectors may be utilized. The applicant bears the total cost of the private inspection.04.Additional Services/Charges.a. Private Label Arrangement - Annual fee of two hundred dollars ($200) per arrangement assessed to ISDA certified co-packer or handler packaging and/or affixing a private label for a non-ISDA certified entity.b. Export and Transaction Certifications - Twenty-five dollars ($25) will be assessed for each international export and transaction certificate requested.Idaho Admin. Code r. 02.06.33.300