Description: Stay updated with the latest requirements for the Organic Certificate of Inspection (COI) and Organic Transaction Certificates (TC) for organizations and related parties engaging in US organic product trade.

Introduction: Understanding Organic Certifications for US Trade

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an enhanced Organic Program set to take effect in March 2024. In line with this program, all organic product transactions must apply for an Organic Certificate of Inspection (COI) or Organic Transaction Certificate (TC) from certification authorities. Additionally, exports to the US must utilize an Organic Certificate of Inspection (COI) or Organic Transaction Certificate (TC). The USDA has upgraded the Organic Integrity Database, allowing for the issuance of specific COI or TC for exports to the US.

Navigating New Organic Certification Processes

Staying Informed: Key Changes for Certification Organizations

Come March 2024, new changes will come into play that all US and Canadian organic certification bodies must heed. Post-March 2024, every organic product exported to the US must clear customs with a specialized US-bound Organic Certificate of Inspection (COI) or Organic Transaction Certificate (TC). Once issued, the information on these certificates cannot be altered; any corrections would require a new application.

Compliance for Exporters, Producers, and Importers

From March 2024, exporters, producers, and importers must be certified for the Organic products business. Without certification, their names cannot be entered into the system. Organic goods bound for the US should have their Organic Certificate of Inspection (COI) or Organic Transaction Certificates (TC) applications submitted before offshore shipping, though currently, there’s no requirement for pre-offshore issuance.

Specifics for Canadian Certified Organic Products

Products certified by the FOFCC for Canadian organic standards and exported to the US must also use the US Organic Integrity Database to issue specialized Organic Certificate of Inspection (COI) or Organic Transaction Certificates (TC) as per the Canada-US equivalency agreement.

Labeling for US Customs Clearance

The outer packaging of organic products shipped to the US, including the bill of lading and pro forma invoices, must feature the term ‘organic’ prominently. US Customs will verify this labeling during the clearance process.

ETProtein’s Range of Certified Organic Products

ETProtein offers an array of organic products including rice protein, brown rice protein, and pumpkin seed protein, all accompanied by an Organic Certificate of Inspection (COI) or Organic Transaction Certificate (TC), to enhance your company’s competitive edge in the US marketplace.

Here is a sample image of the COI provided by ETProtein. For more information, pleases check USDA website for further information.