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  ORGANIZATION NAME AND CONTACT INFO:
Certified Organic, Inc.
500 First St.
Keosauqua, IA 52565
Phone: 866-581-6428
URL: www.certifiedorginc.org
Email Contact: certifiedorg@netins.net
 
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
HISTORY
Certified Organic, Inc. has been certifying organic products since 2002. The USDA National Organic Program was implemented October 21, 2002. Certified Organic’s organic program must certify that food products follow USDA’s National Organic Program.

FUNDING
Certified Organic's supports its organic program from certification fees.

STRUCTURE
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) accredits all organic certifiers. Changes made to the National Organic Program and its standards are made through the USDA. Changes to the Certified Organic, Inc. organic program (not including standards) receive final approval from the Board of Directors.
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Nanette Rambo - Owner and Agent of COI
David Fischer - Maharishi University of Management Science Department
 
LABELS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION:
 
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Certified Organic, Inc.
Label Category: Organic


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