Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify compliance requirements of the selected organic standard relating to the farm system
- Access the selected organic certification scheme relevant to the operation and management of the organic farming enterprise
- Identify and interpret key clauses and requirements of the organic standard that relate to the existing farm system enterprise mix
- Identify and document compliance of the farm system with the requirements of the selected organic certification scheme
- Identify and document key farm operations that are impacted by the organic standards
- Keep records to comply with organic certification requirements
- Identify the records and detail required for compliance with the organic certification scheme
- Complete and maintain clear and accurate records to an approved industry standard
- Communicate recording requirements to appropriate stakeholders and key personnel
- Monitor the record keeping process and maintain records as required by the National Organic Standard
- Support compliance with organic standards by staff in the farm business
- Identify all steps within the production system that require compliance with the selected organic standards
- Support and train staff and key personnel to implement and foster a compliant organic supply chain culture
- Keep accurate records at all key supply chain steps to verify and maintain compliance, and to allow reconciliation and traceability
- Describe certification compliance requirements of staff in Job Descriptions and Key Performance Indicators
- Meet annual audit requirements of the selected organic certification scheme
- Comply with the specific certification requirements
- Prepare the farm and organic records and documents for audit and ensure accessibility
- Conduct an internal organic audit of the farm system and complete associated records and documents
- Take corrective actions to comply with the specific certification requirements
- Participate in an annual organic audit
- Comply with and close any corrective actions requested
- Comply with food safety requirements
- Identify food safety requirementsthat must be satisfied by the farm system to comply with industry regulations and standards
- Communicate food safety requirements to all staff
- Keep records to demonstrate compliance with food safety requirements to industry regulations and standards
- Correct any non-conformance issues identified by internal audit or industry compliance audit