Preview Questions Organic Certification Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In organic certification, what must farmers submit as part of documentation to prove they comply with organic standards?

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Annual inspection reports

Monthly employee work logs

A detailed financial statement

Purchase receipts for organic inputs

Question 2: Under IFOAM standards, which of the following is prohibited for organic certification of a food processing facility?

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Use of non-organic food packaging materials

Use of organic-certified ingredients only

Use of mechanical processes that minimize impact on food quality

Use of irradiation for food preservation

Question 3: How does an auditor evaluate the effectiveness of a farm's record-keeping system for organic certification?

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By assessing the farm's market performance

By verifying that the records are submitted on time

By ensuring that records are complete and easily accessible

By checking if the records match the farm's financial reports

Question 4: Under USDA NOP, what is required for a farm's buffer zone to be considered compliant with organic certification?

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The buffer zone must be managed with organic methods

The buffer zone must be located at least 100 feet away from all non-organic production

The buffer zone must be a minimum of 25 feet from the non-organic area

The buffer zone must prevent cross-contamination with prohibited substances

Question 5: Under EU Organic Regulations, what must be included in documentation related to the use of prohibited substances?

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Proof of corrective actions

A log of approval from the certification body

Detailed justification for the use

Evidence of no residue in the final product

Question 6: What must an organic auditor verify when inspecting livestock operations for certification?

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The size of the livestock operation

The health of livestock and use of organic feed

The financial performance of the farm's livestock division

The feed source and grazing areas of livestock