EN-QS-F-197-10 Rev. A, 2015.12.16Page 1 of 2
Operator #: / Operation Name: / Date:
A. General Information
1. Are organic products physically segregated from non-organic products when transported? YES NO
2. When transporting product, what methods are taken to ensure that all equipment used in the transportation of organic products are free from non-organic residues and invertebrate and vertebrate pests?
3. Is organic product transported to or from an off-site unit to undergo any type of handling/packaging as defined by the COR? YES NO
If YES, what measures are taken to prevent contamination or substitution of the product with prohibited substances or non-organic products?
If YES, does the container/packaging contain the following information: YES NO
- The name and address of the person or organization responsible for the production, preparation, or distribution of the product;
- The name of the product;
- The organic status of the product; and
- Information that ensures traceability (e.g. lot numbers)
4. Is documentation maintained that verifies that during transportation, the integrity of the organic products is maintained and the conditions meet all pertinent COR requirements? YES NO
5. If you are the party owning the product at the point of transport (and the transportation company is not certified organic to the COR), do you maintain documentation that verifies that the organic integrity of the product has been maintained throughout the transportation process? Not Applicable YES NO
B. Incoming Raw Ingredients
1. In what forms are incoming products received?
dry bulk liquid bulk cardboard drums
metal drums tote bags paper bags
foil bags other (specify):
2. Do you arrange incoming product transportation? YES NO
3. How do you ensure that inbound transport units are free from prohibited products/residues prior to loading organic products (documented cleaning, new units, etc.)?
4. Check all steps taken to segregate organic products:
dedicated organic only transport units organic product shrink wrapped
pallet tabs identifying “organic” use of pallets
separate area in transport unit other (specify):
5. Explain all steps taken to prevent accidental commingling of bulk organic seed or organic grain with any non-organic grain that may contain trace GM contamination:
C. In-Process Products / Not applicable
1. How is in-process product transported?
2. How do you ensure that in-process transport units (buckets, carts, etc.) are free from prohibited products/residues prior to loading organic products (documented cleaning, new units, etc.)?
D. Outgoing Finished Product
1. Please describe how outgoing products are transported and who arranges this transportation.
2. How do you ensure that outbound transport units are free from prohibited products/residues prior to loading organic products (documented cleaning, new units, etc.)?
3. In what form are finished products shipped?
dry bulk liquid bulk tote bags tote boxes
paper bags foil bags mesh bags metal drums
cardboard drums cardboard cases plastic crates cans
bottles plastic containers other (specify):
4. Check steps taken to segregate organic products:
dedicated organic only transport units organic product shrink wrapped
pallet tags identifying “organic” use of pallets
separate area in transport unit other (specify):
EN-QS-F-197-10 Rev. A, 2015.12.16