Organic System Plan modules
The OSP is the central compliance artifact every certified organic operation maintains under 7 CFR §205.201. Each module below covers a specific area — what the certifier asks, what records prove compliance, and the eCFR sections that govern it.
Writing the OSP for a Handler Facility
How handler operations write an Organic System Plan — facility information, commingling prevention, ingredient verification, and identity preservation under NOP §205.270.
NOP §205.270 · NOP §205.271 · NOP §205.272 …
Livestock Origin Records for USDA Organic Certification
How to document the origin of every animal in a certified organic operation under NOP §205.236 — born-organic, dairy transition, breeding stock exceptions.
NOP §205.236 · NOP §205.237 · NOP §205.103
Soil Fertility Records for USDA Organic Certification
What records the NOP requires for organic soil fertility — manure timing, compost C:N ratios, allowed amendments, and what inspectors actually check.
NOP §205.103 · NOP §205.203 · NOP §205.601
How to Write an Organic System Plan: A Complete Guide
A practical, section-by-section guide to writing an Organic System Plan that passes USDA NOP review on the first submission — with examples and common mistakes.
NOP §205.201 · NOP §205.202 · NOP §205.203 …