Two New Courses in Learning Center
The Organic Integrity Learning Center supports the ongoing professional development of people working in organic certification and compliance and enforcement roles. We are pleased to announce two new courses in the Learning Center.
NOP-100: Organic Fraud and the Criminal Mind
Fraud anywhere in the organic system hurts organic farmers. Taught by an expert in food fraud, this course focuses on how the criminal mind works, so you can help deter fraud in the global organic supply chain. This course:
- Shares insights into the criminal mind.
- Describes the product fraud concept and the role of vulnerability assessments.
- Breaks down the factors that can indicate fraud vulnerability.
- Identifies opportunities for organic fraud and explains how to focus on these opportunities during the organic certification process.
NOP-080: Traceability Techniques
Traceability audits provide a window into the procedures of an operation and identify procedural weaknesses that may impact organic integrity. These audits are complex processes that require special technical and interpersonal skills from an inspector. This course:
- Reviews the purpose of traceability techniques within the organic control system.
- Teaches certifiers, inspectors, and reviewers traceability auditing techniques.
- Explains and demonstrates two types of audits: a trace-back audit and a mass balance audit.
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