GO4AGRI Certification Pvt. Ltd. operates in collaboration with Sertifikācijas un testēšanas centrs (STC), an established international certification body, for certification services under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).

STC is a long-standing institution with origins dating back to 1911, with extensive expertise in organic certification, conformity assessment, and technical evaluation. The organization operates as a limited liability company and provides certification services across multiple countries, including organic certification under internationally recognized standards.

Applicable Standard

• USDA National Organic Program (NOP)
• 7 CFR Part 205 — National Organic Standards

Certification Scope

Certification services are available for the following scopes under USDA NOP:

1. Crop Production
2. Livestock Production
3. Handling / Processing
4. Wild Collection
5. Trading / Export

Certification Approach

Certification activities are conducted through a structured process including application and contract review, evaluation of Organic System Plan (OSP), on-site inspection, certification decision by authorized personnel of the certification body, and surveillance and annual re-certification.

All certification activities are performed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and ISO/IEC 17065 principles, ensuring impartiality, consistency, and credibility.

Regulatory Recognition

USDA NOP certification enables operators to market products as “USDA Organic” in the United States, access global markets recognizing USDA organic standards, and demonstrate compliance with internationally accepted organic requirements.