Kansas - Request for Organic Exemption for Beef

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Procedure

Apply by Mail

1. To Request for Organic Exemption for Beef, the applicant has to download the form from the given following Link
2. The applicant has to fill-in the details in the form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
4. Mail the application to the address on the application.
5. Mailing address is mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page.
6. There is no charge for this procedure.
7. Concerned authorities will look into the application form and submitted documents.
8. The Board will just have 30 days to decide whether to accept the request of not to grant the exemption request.
9. For further details to collect the request letter, the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board will intimate through call.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• The OFPA requires a copy of this company's organic farm or organic handling operation certificate and amendment given by a USDA-accredited certifying agent.
• Importers must include a copy of the eligible product's certificate or equivalence agreement, as defined by NOP.

(Boards that don't evaluate imports can skip the second statement.)

Office Locations & Contacts

Main office:
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Location: Colorado
Mailing Address: Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
7555 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 610
Denver, CO 80231
Phone: (303) 220-9890
Fax: (303) 220-9280
Contact Link

Field office:
USDA Service Center Locator Link

NOTE: Click on to the state in map to check the service centre address details.

Eligibility

• Maintains a valid organic certificate issued by an AMS accredited certifying agent and operates under an approved organic system plan recognised by the USDA-AMS organic standards (7 CFR Part 205)
• Under USDA organic rules, (produces/handles/imports/manufactures/feeds/exports/processes) items that are eligible to be designated "organic" or "100% organic."
• Is subject to evaluations as part of the research and promotion programme for which this exemption is claimed.

Fees

• There is no fee required for this procedure.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• An application form is available at the following Link

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• The Board will just have 30 days to decide whether or not to grant the exemption request.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

• Contact the board before submitting the application and mail it to the address on the form.

Required Information

The information needed to be filled in the application form are listed below:

• Type of Operation
• Applicant’s First and Last Name
• Company Name
• Street Address
• City/State/Zip code
• Phone
• Fax
• E-mail
• Importer
• Tax ID

Need for the Document

• The Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board manage the beef R&P programme.
• The program's purpose is to keep beef and beef products in domestic and international markets while also expanding their usage.

Information which might help

• The Secretary picks one-third of all Board members each year from cattle producers and importers submitted by qualifying organisations.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

More information which might help people.