VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF CERTIFICATION

Voluntary Surrender of Certification

Organic Certifiers, Inc. Voluntary Surrender of Certification, C05-32, v4
Overview: Per regulation § 205.406 of the National Organic Program Continuation of Certification, a certified operation must update their certification annually. If you no longer wish to continue organic certification, you must complete this form in its entirety to properly leave the USDA’s National Organic Program with Organic Certifiers.
What is the name of the certified farm/entity as it appears on the Organic Certificate? *
Legal Entity Name
What is your email address? You will receive a copy of this completed form for your records when submitted.*
Email Address
When would you like to surrender your Organic Certificate? IMPORTANT: if your renewal date has already passed, that is not a permissible selection.*

TodayOn the date of my renewal (‘anniversary date’ posted on certificate)Other
Please select the main reason for surrendering certification with our agency:*

Leaving the USDA’s National Organic ProgramSwitching to a different certifierSold Property/Sold BusinessDroughtOther
Please select the factor(s) that contributed to the decision to surrender:

The documentation is too overwhelming.Certification is too expensive; it is not worth the time/money.Certification is too confusing.I am dissatisfied with the service I received.My business is no longer eligible for USDA Organic Certification.I do not wish to market my products/crop as Organic anymore.It just is not the right time. We might re-apply in the future!Other
We are sad to see you go. If there is anything you would like to add about our services and/or your decision to surrender organic certification, please let us know:
REMINDER: By surrendering certification, this operation will no longer be able to produce and/or sell products marketed as organic under the Organic Certifier’s certificate for this farm/entity. If this operation qualifies for exempt or excluded status, the operation may sell organic product under the allowances specified under 7 CFR Part 205.101. Please note, a new application will be required if this operation seeks Organic Certification in the future.
DECLARATION: By typing my name below, I acknowledge the reminder above. *

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Voluntary Surrender of Certification