Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-15-7

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 35:37-15-7 - Certificates Issued as Result of Certification with the ODAFF Organic Program

(a) The Department shall issue a "Certificate of Organic Operation" to all organic entities that are certified by the Department, with information as required by 7 CFR 205.404.

(b) The certificate shall continue in effect for one (1) year or until surrendered by the certified organic entity, or revocation or suspension by the Department or by the administrator for cause, as required by 7 CFR 205.405.

(c) Transaction Certificates issued by the Department may be used in sales transactions of certified organic products to identify that the products were produced or handled in accordance with the NOP, and Department rules.

(1) The Department shall issue the Transition Certificates upon written request from the organic entity, on forms approved by the Department, which shall contain all information requested on the application.

(2) Transaction Certificates may be issued with the producer's identification number and an expiration date beyond which its use is not valid. User shall enter shipment information that includes the shipment date, product name, and volume of product, and may include the lot number if applicable.

(3) Transaction Certificates provided by the Department shall only be used by organic entities certified by the Department and only for products covered by Department certification.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-15-7

Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181, eff 5-27-04