Guide to Develop Certification Documents
This guide has been written primarily to assist the establishment of organic certification bodies in regions of the world where organic certification is absent or at an early stage of development. Its focus is to guide a new certification body as it deals with issues related to the establishment of a Quality Management System and documentation.

Compiled by: Ken Commins (IOAS)
© IFOAM 2003
70 Pages

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Section 1: Developing a Quality Management System
  • The Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Organizing the Quality Management System
  • Documenting the Quality Management System
  • Developing Individual Documents
Section 2: Compilation of Specific Documents
  • Quality Policy
  • Document Control Policy and Procedure
  • Document Register
  • Organizational Chart
  • Conflict of Interest Policy
  • Confidentiality Policy and Procedure
  • Terms of Reference for Committees
  • Recruitment and Training Policies
  • Job Descriptions
  • Work Instructions
  • Application for Certification Documentation
  • Certification Procedure
  • Scope and Use of Certification Status
  • Appeals Policy and Procedure
  • Sanctions Policy and Procedure
  • Policy and Procedures Regarding Abuse of Certification Status
  • Complaints Policy and Procedure
  • Internal Audit & Program Review
Section 3: Additional Documents
  • Meeting Policy
  • Minutes Policy
  • Evaluation of Performance of Staff and Subcontractors
  • Inspection Procedure
  • Ongoing Monitoring of Certified Clients Procedures
Section 4: Sample Documents
  • Declaration of Interests Form of Reference Certification Committee
  • Application Process for New Clients
  • Suspension Policy and Procedures
  • Complaints Procedure
Download: Guide to Develop Certification Documents .pdf

This publication is also available in Spanish.

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