USDA Organic
The USDA Organic label has become one of the most trusted labels in today’s consumer market. There are many myths about the expense
and effort needed to become certified. QCS wants to show you just how easy and affordable organic certification can be!
Get the USDA Organic Label on your Products
1. Create and submit an Organic System Plan
2. Initial review
3. On-site inspection
4. Final review
5. Annual renewal
View this 2-page document for more details. Click here for Espanol. You can also view our “Are You Ready for Inspection?” information sheet.
Grower, Grower Group, Wild Harvest, Livestock, Processor/Handler, Simple Handler (brokers, traders, exporters), Restaurant-Handler, Aquaponics, Hydroponic, Aquaculture, Apiculture, Retail
The certification process generally takes 90 to 120 days from the date we receive your complete application with fees. QCS provides expedited services for an additional fee. See our Expedited Service Request for details
The cost of certification depends on the size and complexity of your operation. Please contact QCS for an explanation of our fee structure and an estimate of the cost of certifying your facility. We’ll talk you through our offerings and send you copies of our forms for free. You can also download them below! The Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) can help offset the cost of certification.
We offer certification to these international standards:
- US-Canada Equivalency Arrangement
- US-EU Equivalency Arrangement
- US-Japan Organic Equivalency Arrangement
- US-Taiwan Organic Equivalency Arrangement
- US-Switzerland Organic Equivalency Arrangement
- US-Korea Organic Equivalency Arrangement
- US-UK Organic Equivalency Arrangement
- European Union (EC) 834/2007 & 889/2008 Regulation Compliance
- European Union (EC) 834/2007 & 889/2008 Switzerland Compliance
- Bio Suisse Compliance
- KRAV Sweden Extra Requirements
Ready to Apply? Let’s Get Started!
If you’re prepared to begin your organic certification journey, we’ve made it easy to get started. Below you’ll find direct links to our application forms, tailored to different certification scopes.
What to expect:
- Quick access to the forms and resources you need
- Clear instructions to guide you through the application process
- Support available if you have questions along the way
Whether you’re a farm, processor, handler, or importer, we’re here to help you take the next step toward certification.
Need help deciding which application is right for you?
Schedule a free call or contact us at qcs@qcsinfo.org or (352) 377-0133.
Certification Resources
- Learn more about
- organic certification with the USDA
- Take free online courses through the USDA
- Organic Integrity Learning Center
- Read about the NOP organic standards
- Search USDA-NOP certified operations
- Find organic-approved inputs with OMRI
- Develop an organic conservation plan with NRCS
- Browse helpful organic resources with ATTRA
- Access informational articles, videos, and webinars with eOrganic