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QCS Inspection Report Cover Sheet Quality Certification Services (QCS) PO Box 12311 Gainesville FL 32604

phone 352.377.0133 / fax 352.377.8363 www.qcsinfo.org

CS-C-03 V1, R10, 1/5/18

Instructions: Complete cover sheet and assemble Inspection Report(s), addendums and attachments in the

order shown below. If you are scanning/submitting report electronically, submit invoice as a separate

document.

Inspector Name and Contact Info:

Chris Lane

Entity Name: HealthyOrganics, LLC

QCS Entity ID #:2882G

Scope of Inspection/ Checklists Attached (Check all that apply)

Crops

Wild Crop

Other:

Livestock

Grower Group

Unannounced Insp.

Processing/Handling

International/Crops-Livestock

International/Processing

The opening meeting verified the inspection scope, clarified the role of the inspector on behalf of QCS,

described the next steps in the certification process, included an overview of what is seeking certification, set

the agenda for the inspection, and gave the client an opportunity to ask questions.

This inspection was: Scheduled Unannounced, and the Notice of Unannounced On Site

Inspection was reviewed with and given to the client

Sampling

Check box if samples were collected during this inspection, and include Sample Collection Checklist & Chain of

Custody form and related attachments

Order Item Check if Attached

1 Inspection Invoice

2 QCS Inspection Report Cover Sheet

3 Inspection Agreement

4 QCS Exit Interview Form

5 Response to Special Instructions (Typed)

6 Inspection Checklist Report(s) as listed above

7 Other Attachments None

8 Photos (Submitted Electronically) None

9 Copy of complete inspection report (without invoice/special instructions)

Number and name each attachment and list below. Be sure to submit attachments in the same order listed for

ease of review. Similar attachments may be grouped together under one label/name (e.g. OSP updates,

Organic Certificates, Sample Audit Documents, etc.).

Consultant Updates 3-23-18 (folder), Exit Interview.pdf, Inspection Agreement.pdf, Updated OGP -

Full.pdf, Aquaponic Filtration.JPG, Aquaponic Grow Blocks.JPG, Aquaponic Planting Tab.JPG,

Aquaponics - 1.JPG, Aquaponics - 2.JPG, Aquaponics - 3.JPG, Buffer - 1.JPG, Buffer Non-OG

(left).JPG, Cleaning Logs - 1.JPG, Cleaning Logs - 2.JPG, Field Logs - 1.JPG, Input - 1.JPG, Input -

2.JPG, Input - 3.JPG, Input - 4.JPG, Input - 5.JPG, Input - 6.JPG, Input - 7.JPG, Input - 8.JPG, Input

Designation.JPG, Input Invoice - 1.JPG, Input Invoice - 2.JPG, Input Invoice - 3.JPG, Input Invoice -

4.JPG, Johnny's Invoice - 1.JPG, Johnny's Invoice - 2.JPG, Johnny's Invoice - 3.JPG, Johnny's Invoice

- 4.JPG, Label Template.JPG, Nile Perch - 1.JPG, Nile Perch - 2.JPG, Non-OG Area.JPG, Nursery

1.JPG, Nursery 2.JPG, OG Toms - 1.JPG, OG Toms - 2.JPG, OG Toms - 3.JPG, OG Toms - 4.JPG,

Processing Room Map.JPG, Processing Room.JPG, Processing Water.JPG, Seed.JPG, Shipping Logs -

1.JPG, Shipping Logs - 2.JPG, Split Nursery.JPG, Sprayer.JPG, Treated Lumber - 1.JPG, Treated

Lumber - 2.JPG, Treated Lumber - 3.JPG, UV Light.JPG

QCS Inspection Report Cover Sheet Quality Certification Services (QCS) PO Box 12311 Gainesville FL 32604


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The information contained in this report is confidential between the inspector, the inspected party, and the certification body. This

report does not constitute certification or consultation, and should not be used for promotional purposes. All compliance

assessments are made in reference to the standards and policies of Quality Certification Services, and are based on the inspector’s

observations, review of documents, and applicant interviews.

Chris Lane_________________________

Inspector’s signature

3/26/18___

Date

Quality Certification Services (QCS) PO Box 12311 Gainesville FL 32604


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CROP INSPECTION CHECKLIST REPORT Instructions: This is the main inspection report for operations seeking NOP and EU 834/2007 organic certification, and US-International Equivalence. Please complete this inspection report on a computer. The boxes expand as filled with text. Answer all questions unless otherwise instructed. Provide an explanation for all "No" answers in the space provided or in the comments at the end of each section. For all sections of the organic system plan that are found to be inaccurate, have the producer update and initial applicable sections, keep a copy for themselves and submit a copy with your report.

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

Entity Name: Healthy Organics LLC QCS Entity ID #:2882G

Inspector: Chris Lane Date inspected: 3/20/18

Time arrived: 1:00 pm

Time departed: 5:00 pm

1. List all persons interviewed and their title/job: Dinesh Ragbir

2. Were all parcels, buildings and equipment inspected? If no, explain what you did not inspect. Some portions of the farm are still being built.

Yes

No

3. Is the entity name and contact information correct? Yes No

4. Have you included the consultant in all communications if requested by the client? Krysta Froberg

Yes N/A

No

5. Are all previous organic certifications with other agencies and any resulting notices of noncompliance, requirements, etc. disclosed in the Plan?

Yes N/A

No

6. Is the general description of the operation accurate? Technically the lettuce and swiss chard are grown aquaponically.

Yes No

7. If non-organic (including transitional) production also occurs on the same operation, is it accurately described in the plan? Updated OGP 1.

Yes N/A

No

8. Was the operation issued a minor noncompliance or a noncompliance during the previous certification period?

Yes N/A

No

9. If yes, did you verify that corrective actions have been implemented? If yes, please state how below:

Yes N/A

No

10. Did you review the entire Organic System Plan (OSP) with the client and have the client make any necessary changes? Updated OGP 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13.

Yes No

11. Additional Comments or Observations: Grower plans to transition to dedicated organic which should be a simple transition since all crops are grown either aquaponically or in containers. After the inspection, the consultant forwarded numerous pieces of information pertaining to issues discussed during the inspection - this report addresses the farm as witnessed during the inspection and will include the new information as attachments to be reviewed outside of the report.

SECTION 2: LAND SEEKING CERTIFICATION

12. Are all types of crop production seeking certification described in the plan? Updated OGP 2. All production is either aquaponics or containers.

Yes

No

13. Are all crops requested for certification listed in the plan? Detail any new or discontinued crops and have the farmer update the OSP as needed.

Yes No

14. Are all parcels requested for certification listed accurately in the plan, including parcel name, location, acreage and type of certification requested? Detail any changes and have the farmer update the OSP as needed. 9 acres is requested in OGP 2 - this is the total acreage of the whole property which includes buildings and some conventional container crops on landscape fabric. These conventional containers are going to be replaced by organic containers in the future. The farm is still being constructed in certain areas so the acreage could probably be more exact once the operation becomes more defined.

Yes

No

15. Are farm maps accurate for fields adjoining land uses post-harvest handling areas storage facilities greenhouses/hoop houses conventional production transitional production buffers and wildlife areas (If not, please obtain a complete

Yes N/A

No



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CROP INSPECTION CHECKLIST REPORT and/or corrected map)? Obtained updated maps to indicate areas of conventional operations.

16. Is the Land Use Affirmation accurate for every parcel requested for certification? LUA was not filled out by previous land owner; the operation was purchased in October 2017; after the inspection grower forwarded an email affidavit from the previous owner.

Yes N/A

No

17. For each new parcel (not previously certified), is the list of crops and inputs used in the last 36 months correct?

Yes N/A

No

SECTION 3: ADJOINING LAND USES

18. Are buffers maintained for all organic production areas adjoining land where prohibited substances are used?

Yes N/A

No

19. Are the adjoining land uses and buffers listed accurately in the plan and on maps? If no, describe the buffers in the table below.

Yes N/A

No

Parcel/Field Name Adjoining Land Use Type Of Buffer Width of Buffer from crop to adjoining land

20. Do buffers appear adequate to prevent contamination from adjoining land uses, including GMO pollen? If no, please describe problem areas and make notations on maps.

Yes N/A

No

21. Did you verify special agreements with adjoining landowners regarding buffer management, if applicable?

Yes N/A

No

22. If buffer crops are harvested, does the producer maintain adequate records (including harvest dates, amounts, and usage/disposal) to show that buffer crops were not represented as organic?

Yes N/A

No

23. If organic crops are grown in close proximity to GMO crops, are adequate measures in place to avoid contamination? Please describe:

Yes N/A

No

24. Did you observe any risk to organic crops by flooding? If yes, please indicate where on the map and describe here.

Yes No

25. Is the description of monitoring of crops for contaminated substances accurately described in the plan?

Yes

No

26. Does the monitoring for contamination appear to be adequate? Yes

No

27. Additional comments or observations: Grower plans to install windbreaks surrounding the farm.

SECTION 4: CROP ROTATION, SOIL FERTILITY & CROP NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

28. Please describe the crop rotation system. N/A - container and aquaponic operation.

29. Is the crop rotation described in the plan correct? Describe any changes here. Yes N/A

No

30. Does crop rotation appear to provide the applicable functions as listed in §205.205? If not, describe which function the rotation fails to provide and where on the farm this was observed.

Yes N/A

No

31. Are tillage, soil fertility and crop nutrient management practices accurately described in the plan?

Yes N/A

No

32. Are all crops produced without the use of sewage sludge (biosolids)? Yes N/A

No



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CROP INSPECTION CHECKLIST REPORT 33. In general, do practices maintain or improve the physical, chemical and/or biological condition of soil?

Yes N/A

No

34. Are plant and animal materials, and other crop nutrients managed so they do not contribute to contamination of crops, soil or water by plant nutrients, pathogenic organisms, heavy metals or residues of prohibited substances?

Yes N/A

No

35. Are practices described in the plan effective to minimize soil erosion? Yes N/A

No

36. List all fields/areas where soil erosion was observed. None

37. Do all fields and crops appear to be consistent with the use of approved fertility inputs? No fields - container and indoor production.

Yes N/A

No

38. Additional comments or observations:

SECTION 5: WATER AND NATURAL RESOURCES

39. Are water uses, water sources and irrigation systems accurately described in the plan? Updated OGP 6 - Not washing crops.

Yes N/A

No

40. If the irrigation system is shared with conventional production, do safeguards appear adequate to prevent contamination from prohibited substances used in conventional production?

Yes N/A

No

41. If conventional inputs are used in a shared irrigation system is cleaning/flushing of the system adequate and documented?

Yes N/A

No

42. Are production practices to maintain and improve natural resources and biodiversity accurately described in the plan?

Yes

No

43. Do practices appear sufficient to protecting riparian areas; supporting native species and habitat; minimizing invasive species; maintaining air quality; promoting crop diversity and plant condition and improving soil condition? If no, why not? Indoor and container production.

Yes

No

44. Please note any exceptions to the conservations requirement such as extreme climatic conditions or damage to the ecosystem beyond the control of the operation.

45. If water is used to wash crops, is it potable? How is water verified to be potable?

Yes N/A

No


SECTION 6: SEEDS, SEEDLINGS AND PLANTING STOCK §205.204

A. Seeds Not Applicable

47. If nonorganic seeds are used, describe how the producer demonstrate compliance with USDA Organic Regulations section §205.204, including documentation of a good faith seed search as described in NOP 5029? N/A Currently, only organic seed is used for organic production; the grower was not aware of 205.204 and thought that only organic seed could be purchased for organic production. Seed searches were not available for non organic seed purchased but these are being considered conventional at the moment.

N/A

48. Are all seeds used to produce edible sprouts certified organic? Yes N/A

No

49. Are all nonorganic seeds untreated? Note, treated seed are dyed (as required by law) to signify that seeds have been treated, and seed tags/labels will identify seeds treated with EPA registered pesticides. Absence of dye on seeds or statement of treatment on tags/labels is sufficient to verify that seeds are untreated.

Yes N/A

No

50. Are all seed treatments, pelleting materials and/or inoculants listed in the plan? If not, please list them and attach labels or photos for review. After the inspection, it was

Yes N/A

No



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CROP INSPECTION CHECKLIST REPORT noted that the purchased OG salanova lettuce seeds were pelleted. See photos for invoices.

51. Are all nonorganic seeds verified to be non-GMO if there is a GMO version of that species on the market? If in question, list variety and source or consult USDA-APHIS website for non-regulated GMO crops: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/petitions_table_pending.shtml

Yes N/A

No

52. If treated or GMO seeds were used, please attach a copy of the seed tag/label, specify the planting date, and submit a map showing the acreage and location of the area planted.

N/A

53. Additional comments or observations: Grower plans on being a dedicated OG grower in the future.

B. Annual Seedlings Not Applicable

54. Are the sources of annual seedlings accurately described in the plan? Yes No

55. Are all purchased annual seedling certified organic? Attach certificate(s) if not included in the plan. Attachment.

Yes N/A

No

56. If seeds are purchased by the applicant for contract seedling production by a separate greenhouse operation, are there at least 3 documented attempts to source organic seeds before conventional untreated non GMO seeds are purchased?

Yes N/A

No

57. If non-organic annual seedlings were planted, please specify the source, crop, planting date, and submit a map showing the acreage and location of the area planted. Attach purchase records if available.

N/A


C. Annual Planting Stock Not Applicable

59. Is annual planting stock obtained from a certified organic source? How did you verify?

Yes N/A

No

60. Is nonorganic planting stock non-GMO? If in question, list variety and source or consult USDA-APHIS website for non-regulated GMO crops: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/petitions_table_pending.shtml

Yes N/A

No

61. If conventional annual planting stock is used, how does the producer demonstrate compliance with USDA Organic Regulations section §205.204?


D. Perennial Planting Stock Not Applicable

63. Is all perennial planting stock certified organic? How did you verify? Yes No

64. Is all conventional perennial planting stock non-GMO? Yes N/A

No

65. If conventional perennial planting stock is used, how does the producer demonstrate compliance with USDA Organic Regulations section §205.204?

N/A

66. Has/will all conventional perennial planting stock been under organic management for one year before planting stock is represented as organic?

Yes N/A

No


E. Exceptions Not Applicable

68. If seeds, seedlings or planting stock are treated with prohibited substances, is this treatment a requirement of Federal or State phytosanitary regulations or a temporary variance? Forward all relevant documentation if not included with the plan. Attachment

Yes N/A

No


SECTION 7: GREENHOUSE/HIGH TUNNEL AND SEEDLING/POTTED PLANT PRODUCTION Not Applicable

70. Is greenhouse/high tunnel and seedling/potted plant production accurately described in the plan?

Yes

No

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/petitions_table_pending.shtml

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/petitions_table_pending.shtml



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CROP INSPECTION CHECKLIST REPORT 71. Are all soil mix ingredients, fertility products, foliar sprays, and/or pest and disease inputs used in greenhouses and/or high tunnels listed in the plan? If no or if in doubt, please list inputs under Section 10: Inputs, and submit label/ingredient information. Updated OGP 8 to describe aquaponics and fish waste/fertility usage; various fertility inputs were found in storage (see photos) that are not listed as inputs but grower stated that these were left from the previous owner back in October 2017.

Yes

No

72. Does the operator comply with annotations/restrictions for all inputs, if applicable? Please describe: No usage yet besides potting mix.

Yes N/A

No

73. If lumber treated with arsenate or other prohibited materials has been used in structures, is the soil or crop protected from contact? Please describe how:

N/A

74. If the operation also produces conventional seedlings/potted plants, greenhouse or high tunnel crops, is the plan to prevent commingling and contamination being followed and is it sufficient? Updated OGP 8 to describe efforts to prevent commingling within nurseries.

Yes N/A

No

75. Are all organic seedlings, transplants or other potted plants produced for sale listed in the plan as crops requested for certification?

Yes N/A

No

76. Additional comments of observations.

SECTION 8: MUSHROOM PRODUCTION Not Applicable

77. Is mushroom production accurately described in the plan? Yes No

78. Are all substrates/growing media, waxes and other production inputs listed in the plan? If no or if in doubt, please list inputs in Section 10: Inputs and submit label/ingredient information.

Yes

No

79. Is mushroom spawn verified to be certified organic? Yes No

80. If non-organic mushroom spawn is used, describe efforts to source organic mushroom spawn.

N/A

81. Is non-organic mushroom spawn untreated? Yes N/A

No

82. Additional comments of observations.

SECTION 9: PEST, WEED AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT

83. Are all pest, weed and disease problems and management strategies accurately described in the plan?

Yes

No

84. Do crops appear consistent with non-use of prohibited pest, weed and disease control substances?

Yes

No

85. If the operator is using plastic or other synthetic mulches, are they removed from the field at the end of the growing or harvest season? Landscape fabric remains in place.

Yes N/A

No

86. Are all paper products used for mulch verified to be free of glossy and colored inks?

Yes N/A

No

87. Is all treated lumber described in the plan? Updated OGP 10 - lumber poles treated with CCA-C was recently installed as trellis system for beans with eggplant in container bags interspersed on top of landscape fabric; after the inspection the consultant forwarded photos of the poles after being covered with plastic.

Yes N/A

No

88. Are all new installations of treated lumber prevented from contact with crop, soil, or livestock? Lumber has contact with the soil but crops are grown on top of landscape fabric. Also see #87.

Yes N/A

No

89. If crop residues are burned, is burning used only to suppress disease or stimulate seed germination? Describe:

Yes N/A

No

90. Additional comments or observations.



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CROP INSPECTION CHECKLIST REPORT SECTION 10: INPUTS

91. Are all inputs in use or intended for use included in the plan? This includes fertility inputs (including composts), pest/weed/disease control inputs, growing media, sucker control, inoculants, pheromone traps, equipment/irrigation system cleaners/sanitizers and post-harvest treatments used on-farm. Added fish by-product used in the aquaponic system. Also many inputs were found in storage not intended for use - see #71.

Yes N/A

No

92. Are input applications adequately documented so as to be readily understood and auditable? No input applications to date; as notes in exit interview the grower will forward templates used for tracking input usage.

Yes N/A

No

93. Using the table below, list any inputs found in input storage areas or noted in production records that were not in the organic system plan.

N/A

Product name as it appears on the label

Manufacturer Reason for/location of use

Date last applied

Fish by-product On-site Aquaponic water fertility in-use

94. If synthetic micronutrients are used, is there a documented deficiency for each micronutrient? Attach soil or tissue test results for each micronutrient deficiency, or describe how deficiencies are documented.

Yes N/A

No

95. If calcium chloride is used, is it used only as a foliar spray to treat a physiological disorder associated with calcium uptake? How is the disorder identified?

Yes N/A

No

96. If ash from burned materials is used, is it free of treated wood, manure, and prohibited substances?

Yes N/A

No

97. What preventative measures have been deemed ineffective prior to the use of synthetic pest, weed and disease control inputs? None used yet; grower runs fans inside structures to deter insects.

N/A

98. If soap-based herbicides are used, are they only used for farmstead maintenance or ornamental crops?

Yes N/A

No

99. If copper sulfate is used, is it used in a manner that minimizes copper accumulation in the soil?

Yes N/A

No

100. Does operator comply with all other restrictions for pest, weed and disease control inputs as specified in the National List (205.601)? Please describe: None used yet.

Yes N/A

No

101. Additional comments:

SECTION 11: COMPOST AND ANIMAL MANURE Not Applicable – no compost or manure is used.

102. Is the use of manure and/or compost, including ingredients and sources, accurately described in the plan?

Yes N/A

No

103. If raw animal manure is used on crops intended for human consumption, is it incorporated into the soil at least 90 or 120 days prior to harvest? Please complete table

below for the past year to show how operator complies with time restrictions.

Yes N/A

No

Field Name/Number Crop Date of Manure Application

Date of Harvest

104. If animal manure is composted, are records maintained to verify compost is Yes No



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CROP INSPECTION CHECKLIST REPORT produced in compliance with NOP requirements? Attach records if they are not included in the plan.

N/A

105. Additional Comments or observations:

SECTION 12: PREVENTION OF COMMINGLING AND CONTAMINATION

A. Split Operation

106. If the operation also grows conventional crops, including GMO crops or transitional crops, is conventional production accurately described in the plan? Updated OGP 13.

Yes N/A

No

107. Are measures taken to prevent commingling of organic and conventional crops, and contamination from conventional inputs accurately described in the plan? See #106 and information provided by consultant.

Yes N/A

No

108. Do measures taken to prevent commingling of organic and conventional crops, and contamination from conventional inputs appear adequate? Crops are separated by zones and no prohibited substances appear to be used on the conventional crops; see inforamation provided by consultant.

Yes N/A

No

B. Equipment (If plan shows all equipment used is dedicated organic and there is no commingling or contamination risks observed, you may check NA Section 12B) NA

109. Are all equipment and cleaning methods accurately described in the plan? Yes No

110. Does the producer maintain adequate records of equipment cleaning? Yes N/A

No

111. Do equipment cleaning methods appear sufficient to prevent commingling of organic and nonorganic crops and/or contamination by prohibited substances?

Yes N/A

No

C. Harvest

112. Are harvest methods accurately described in the plan? Updated OGP 13. Yes No

113. Does the Plan appear to be sufficient to prevent commingling of organic and nonorganic crops and/or contamination by prohibited substances during harvest?

Yes N/A

No

D. Crop Storage

114. Is crop storage, including off-farm storage, accurately described in the plan? Updated OGP 13.

Yes N/A

No

115. Do crop storage practices appear sufficient to prevent commingling of organic and nonorganic crops and/or contamination by prohibited substances?

Yes N/A

No

116. Do storage units appear to be clean, and free of insect, rodent, bird, or other pest infestation?

Yes N/A

No

117. If off-farm storage or rented storage is used, did you inspect these areas? Yes N/A

No

E. Transportation

118. Are transportation methods and measures taken to protect organic integrity accurately described in the plan? Updated OGP 13.

Yes N/A

No

119. Do measures taken to protect organic integrity of organic products during transport appear to be sufficient?

Yes N/A

No

120. If the transports are shared (conventional and organic), is cleaning of the transport units documented? No OG production yet.

Yes N/A

No

F. On Farm Post-Harvest Handling

121. Are on farm post-harvest handling practices accurately described in the plan? Yes N/A

No

122. Are all inputs used in post-harvest handling listed in the plan? If no or if in doubt, please list inputs in Section 10: Inputs and submit label/ingredient information.

Yes N/A

No

123. If crops are sanitized with chlorine, is the final rinse water monitored at the point Yes No



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CROP INSPECTION CHECKLIST REPORT where water last contacts the organic product to ensure the level of chlorine does not exceed 4 ppm as set forth by the Safe Drinking Water Act?

N/A

124. Additional comments or observations.

SECTION 13: LABELING Not Applicable/No labels

125. Are all labels and marketing material used (or planned for use) to represent crops as organic consistent with the organic system plan? If no, please attach a sample or photograph of each inconsistent or additional label/marketing material. Attachment See label provided by consultant.

Yes N/A

No

126. Do nonretail labels used for shipping or storing organic products contain a lot number or coded traceability system? If so, please explain how the lot number/code is derived and how it can be used to achieve traceability. Non-retail will provide crop, date of harvest, time of day, and zone.

Yes N/A

No


SECTION 14: RECORD KEEPING

128. Do records fully disclose all activities and transactions in sufficient detail to be readily understood and audited? Simply because there has been little activity.

Yes

No

129. Are records maintained for at least 5 years beyond their creation? N/A Yes No

130. Are records sufficient to demonstrate compliance? Simply because there has been little activity.

Yes No

131. Conduct a mass balance for at least one crop produced. You may use the QCS Mass Balance template to complete this. If you choose not to use this template, please include all elements listed on the template in your answer. N/A - no OG production

132. Conduct a mass balance for at least one input in use. You may use the QCS Mass Balance template to complete this. If you choose not to use this template, please include all elements listed on the template in your answer. N/A - no OG production If the operation is dedicated to organics (not split or parallel) and no risk of contamination from prohibited substances is observed, you may choose to skip this question. 133. Conduct a traceability audit for at least one crop through all stages of production, handling, and sale. You may use the QCS Traceability Audit template to complete this. If you choose not to use this template, please include all elements listed on the template in your answer. If possible, please choose a different crop than the one chosen in the above Mass Balance audit. N/A - no OG production; collected all seed purchases.


SECTION 15: MANAGEMENT N/A

135. Did the operator demonstrate an understanding of National Organic Program? Grower was unaware/misinformed on a handful of important aspects pertaining to the NOP.

Yes

No

136. Did the operator demonstrate a commitment to follow the National Organic Program and implement the organic system plan? Grower seems dedicated to organic farming but could use a better understanding of the NOP.

Yes

No

137. Did the operator provide access to all areas and records relevant to the inspection?

Yes

No

138. Is the operator prepared to immediately notify QCS of any application of a prohibited substance to any field, production unit, site, facility, livestock, or product? If application of a prohibited substance has occurred, please describe.

Yes

No

139. Is the operator prepared to immediately notify QCS of any changes in their certified operation that may affect compliance with the National Organic Program?

Yes

No




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CROP INSPECTION CHECKLIST REPORT SECTION 16: GROWING SEASON AND COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

141. Confirm client’s current growing season: Year-round aquaponic and container operation.

142. Were all crops requested for certification viewed at inspection? If no, why not?

Yes

No

143. List all crops viewed. Toms, eggplant, lettuce, chard

144. Additional comments or observations for scheduling of future inspections:

SECTION 17: INTERNATIONAL VERIFICATION

145. Please complete the International Verification Inspection Checklist if the operation is or plans to be engaged in any of the following export activities. Check all that apply:

Check all that apply

146. US operation: Production of apples and/or pears for export (direct or through the stream of commerce) to the European Union

147. US operation: Final packaging/labeling of organic products for export to the European Union, including direct export

148. Non-US operation: Production of organic products that will be exported (directly or through the stream of commerce) to the European Union

149. Production of organic products that will be exported (directly or through the stream of commerce) to Canada.

150. US operation: Final packaging and/or labeling of organic products that will be exported to Japan, Taiwan or Switzerland, including direct export.


152. For operation’s located outside of the United States seeking Bio Suisse compliance affirmation for export to Switzerland, please complete and attach the applicable Bio Suisse inspection checklists from https://www.icbag.ch/downloads/downloads/checklistsforms.html

153. For operations seeking verification to KRAV’s extra requirements for export to Sweden, please complete and attach the appropriate checklist:

NOP certified operations: KRAV’s Extra Requirements for NOP-Crops EU 834/2007 certified operations (that are not NOP certified): KRAV’s Extra Requirements for Crops

Inspector Signature Chris Lane

Date 3/26/18

https://www.icbag.ch/downloads/downloads/checklistsforms.html

http://www.krav.se/sites/default/files/kravs_extra_requirements_for_nop_crops_2017.pdf

http://www.krav.se/sites/default/files/kravs_extra_requirements_crops_fylla_i.pdf