Resource Library

Welcome to the QCS Resource Library, your go-to hub for tools and guidance to support your organic
certification journey. Whether you’re starting out or maintaining compliance, you’ll find essential
documents, training materials, and helpful links, all in one place.

Looking for something specific?

Use the search bar below to quickly find resources, certification information, downloadable pdf’s, or pages across our site. Just type in a keyword and hit enter!

Client Portal

As a QCS client, you can have access to all of your QCS information on the web through our Ecert Portal. This is a great tool that you can use to look up and print (in real time) a copy of your organic certificate, your inspection reports, your OSP, your certified products, and much more.
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Document Library

This official USDA webpage summarizes the SOE Final Rule, lists the National Organic Program’s contact information, and links multiple supporting documents and informational events. Got questions? You can find answers on this webpage.
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Video Resources

Learn about certification processes and regulations as explained by our expert staff. Wondering where to click while using our Client Portal? Unsure how to best use that spreadsheet we sent you? Let QCS staff demonstrate first-hand how to get the most out of our online certification tools!
WATCH VIDEOS

Organic Fraud Prevention Plans

Under the National Organic Program’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule change on March 19, 2024, every verified organic operation is required to have procedures dedicated to preventing fraud outlined in their Organic System Plan. Learn more on this page.
VIEW PLANS

Imports and Exports

This page is available to help you understand the requirements for importing and exporting certified organic products and National Organic Program import certificates.
LEARN MORE

NOP Import Certificates

NOP Import Certificates ensure auditable business transactions by documenting that imported products are organic and may be sold, represented, and distributed as organic within the United States.
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Consultants

Looking for consulting services? QCS maintains this internal list of consultants that specialize in organics and food safety. Browse the table below to find a consultant that’s right for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Learn the answers to questions we’re most often asked about organic certification, Food Safety/G.A.P., and inspections.
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Download a USDA Organic Certificate

Step-by-step instructions on how to download your USDA Organic Certificate from the Organic Integrity Database (OID).
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USDA Organic Labeling

Labels and other marketing material used to represent products as organic must meet the requirements set forth in the USDA Organic Regulations §§205.300-205.311.
VIEW USDA GUIDE

EU Organic Labeling

QCS must verify compliance of all labels used and intended for use on EU organic products, packaging, containers, and commercial documents as applicable, including products that will be handled by another operator prior to export to the EU.
VIEW EU GUIDE

External resources

There are many resources available to simplify your organic planning process. Visit our External Resources Library to learn more about the certification process.

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