Enforcement activities are coordinated with the California Organic Products Advisory Committee, the USDA and California County Agricultural Commissioners. Activities include: program administration, County biologist training, initiation of complaint investigation, registration of private certification organizations, and act as an information resource on the California Organic Food and Farming Act and California's organic industry.
CDFA's Organic Program is funded entirely by industry registration fees, a portion of which is used to support County enforcement activities.
Enforcement Activities
- Spot Inspections
- Certified Farmers' Markets
- Investigations
- Pesticide Residue Sampling
- GMO Testing
Organic Complaints
A complaint may be filed by any person alleging a violation or problem with an organic product or production process. The California State Organic Program (SOP) accepts complaints via phone, email, fax, or mail. SOP staff determines the appropriate entity to resolve the issue, e.g., accredited certifying agency personnel, county agricultural commissioner personnel, SOP inspectors, court administrators, or arbitration specialists.
