Organic Systems Plan (MOSA)
Audit Trail and Inventory Control System
NOS §§205.103, .201
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The National Organic Standards require that packaging materials be free of prohibited substances and must not contaminate the organic product. Organic product labels must meet State and Federal labeling requirements as well as requirements specifically outlined in NOS §205.303-.311. All labels making an organic claim must be approved prior to use. Submit color labels if colored labeling is used. Production lot numbers are required on non-retail containers, used to ship or store organic products. For products labeled as "100% organic,” "organic,” "made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)),” or livestock feed products, the certified handler or product distributor must be identified on the information panel, followed below by “Certified Organic by MOSA.” Organic ingredients must be identified as organic in ingredient listings on products labeled "100% organic,” "organic" or "made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s).” See the NOS for complete labeling requirements/options and contact MOSA as needed for clarification.
146. What types of packaging material are used? List all that apply. Bulk, paper, cardboard, wood, glass, metal, foil, plastic, waxed paper, aseptic, natural fiber, synthetic fiber, other.
Bulk, paper, cardboard, plastic.
147. If "other," explain.
N/A
148. Are all packaging materials food grade?
Yes.
149. Where are packaging materials stored?
On-site in Facilities/storage
150. Have any packaging materials been exposed to fungicides, preservatives, fumigants or pest control materials (in storage, contained in material, or otherwise)? If so, describe exposure, including name of products used.
No.
151. Are packaging materials reused? If so, describe how these are cleaned prior to use. All recycled packaging materials must be thoroughly cleaned prior to use and pose no risk to organic integrity.
Reusable Produce Containers are reused and cleaned/sanitized and stored between uses.
152. What changes do you anticipate in your packaging?
Possibly switching from individually packed goods to bulk bag in box for frozen products.
153. All labels making an organic claim must be approved by MOSA prior to use. Submit copies of new labels and label changes to MOSA for review and approval. Submit color labels if colored labeling is used. Do you use or plan to use labels that make an organic claim?
Yes.
154. If you make/use labels for organic products, describe the type of labels used (retail, non-retail, etc.). Note N/A if not applicable.
Both non-retail and retail, laser printed labels with product information including Certified Organic in ingredients field and product description.
155. Describe your system for verifying that all labels making an organic claim comply with the National Organic Standards. Note N/A if not applicable.
Following previously described Organic system processing plan outlined in these documents.
156. Do you use or plan to use the USDA seal and/or the MOSA logo on product labels or marketing information?
Yes.
157. Private label arrangement authorization is required if MOSA is listed as the certifier on the label and the company on the label is not MOSA certified. Private label arrangement authorization requires an administrative fee and submission of the Private Label Arrangement form. Do you have any private labeling plans?
No.
158. If "yes," list what company(s) will be displayed on the label(s), and what certifier(s) will be displayed on the label(s). All labels making an organic claim must be submitted to MOSA and approved prior to use. Submit color labels if colored labeling is used.
N/A
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