Alabama - Request for Organic Exemption for Avocados

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Procedure

Apply In Mail

1. To Request for Organic Exemption for Avocados, the applicant has to approach the Hass Avocado Board. Contact details are mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page. Or use the following given Contact Link
2. An application form is available at the following Link
3. The 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. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting to the mailing address.
5. Mailing address is mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page.
6. There is no fee required for this procedure.
7. Eligible importers/producers may submit paperwork to the Board and request an exemption from assessment on certified "organic" or "100 percent organic" Hass avocados on an Organic Exemption Request Form at any time during the year, as long as the importer/producer remains eligible.
8. The Board will just have 30 days to decide whether or not to grant the exemption request.
9. If the application is denied, the Board will advise the applicant within the same timeframe of the reasons for denial.
10. The Hass avocado board will permit the request for eligible importers and producers.

Apply Online

1. The application is available in the following Link
2. Begin by providing the email address to submit an Organic Exempt Request Form and click “submit”.
3. This will send an email with a link to complete the procedure.
4. The applicant should make sure to have all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and attach the photocopies of the documents that are necessary along with the application form.
6. The Board and request an exemption from assessment on certified "organic" or "100 percent organic" Hass avocados on an Organic Exemption Request Form at any time during the year, as long as the importer/producer remains eligible.
7. The Board will just have 30 days to decide whether or not to grant the exemption request.
8. If the application is denied, the Board will advise the applicant within the same timeframe of the reasons for denial.
9. There is no fee required for this procedure.
10. The Hass avocado board will permit the request for eligible importers and producers.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Certification that the applicant has a valid certificate of certified organic production given under the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (7 USC 6501-6522) (OFPA) or a US equivalency agreement for Hass avocados established under the NOP.
• Certification that the applicant imports verified organic Hass Avocados that are suitable for the NOP's "organic" or "100% organic" designation.
• Under the OFPA and the NOP, the applicant must attach a copy of their certificate of organic operation issued by a USDA-accredited certifying agent.
• Certification that all information submitted by the applicant is true, as proven by the signature of an officer of the importing company and the date.
• With the consent of the United States Secretary of Agriculture, the Hass Avocado Board may request more information.

Office Locations & Contacts

Main office:
Location: California
Mailing Address: Hass Avocado Board
25212 Marguerite Parkway
Suite 250
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Phone:(949) 341-3250
Email:HABOrganicExemption@hassavocadoboard.com
Contact Link
USDA Field office Service Center Locator: Link

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

Eligibility

• Importer who imports Hass Avocados that are eligible to be labelled as “organic” or “100 percent organic” under the National Organic Program (NOP) (7 CFR part 205), or certified as “organic” or “100 percent organic” under a U.S. equivalency arrangement established under the NOP may apply for exemption from the payment of the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) assessment on those Hass Avocados.

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

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Processing Time

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

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Instructions

• These Procedures May Be Modified At Any Time At The Discretion Of The Hass Avocado Board With The Secretary's Approval.

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

• Hass avocados imported into the United States that are certified as "organic" or "100 percent organic" are assessed by the importer of record who holds a valid Certificate of Exemption.

Information which might help

• 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.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• A valid Certificate of Exemption from the HAB at the time of importation will be eligible for a refund.

External Links

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Others

More information which might help people.