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Organic Certification Mistakes - Common Certification Mistakes & Problems
Achieving organic certification isn't always easy. There are problems and mistakes that can occur during the organic certification application process and after you're certified. Learn about the most common, and some less common certification mistakes and problems, so that you can avoid them.
Common National Organic Program Violations
Organic violations do occur, both unintentionally and thankfully, less commonly intentionally. Check out these common violations so you can avoid them yourself and report them if you see others making them.
How Do You Report an Organic Violation to the National Organic Program?
If you suspect that a producer, retail establishment or other organic operation has committed a violation of the USDA organic standards, it's within your rights to submit a complaint to the National Organic Program.
Ten Common Mistakes Made by Organic Certification Applicants
Mistakes during the organic certification process cost you time, money and may even cost you your organic status.