FRAUD PREVENTION PLANS
Need an Organic Fraud Prevention Plan?
What Goes in Your Plan
The USDA now asks every certified organic operation for a written fraud prevention plan. We map your supply chain, find the weak spots, and write a plan that fits how you really buy and sell.
Supply Chain Map
Who you buy from, who you sell to, and every hand your product passes through.
Supplier Checks
A simple way to check each supplier’s organic certificate, and to keep checking it.
Watch and Report
What to watch for, what to do if something looks wrong, and how to report it.
Why Operations Choose Kona Organic for Fraud Plans
A good fraud plan is short, clear, and used every week. We write it so your team can follow it.
Fits Your Size
A two person farm and a large packer need different plans. Yours matches your real risks.
Works With Your Records
The plan ties into the receiving and sales logs you already keep.
Ready for Inspection
Your inspector will ask to see it. We make sure you can show it and explain it.
Common Questions
What is an organic fraud prevention plan?
It is a written plan that shows how you keep fake or mislabeled organic products out of your supply chain.
Who needs one?
Every certified organic operation. It is part of your Organic System Plan under the USDA Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule.
I only sell what I grow. Do I still need one?
Yes, but it can be short. A farm that buys no organic products from others has less risk, and the plan can say so.
How do I check a supplier?
Look up their organic certificate in the USDA Organic Integrity Database and confirm it covers the product you are buying.
What is an NOP Import Certificate?
It is an electronic record that must go with organic products imported into the US. We help you set up a way to check for it.
How long does it take to write?
Most plans take one to two weeks once we have your supplier list.
How long is a fraud prevention plan?
It fits the size of your supply chain. A farm that sells its own crops needs a short one. A brand that buys from many suppliers needs more.
What a Fraud Prevention Plan Covers
A map of your supply chain, the weak spots where fraud could get in, how you check each supplier, how you check product when it arrives, and what you do when something looks wrong.
Signs to Watch For
A price far below the market, a certificate that does not list the product you bought, more product than a supplier could grow, or papers that do not match the shipment.
How to Check a Supplier
Look the supplier up in the USDA Organic Integrity Database, read the certificate for the exact product you are buying, and check again every year.
Who this is for
Every certified operation needs a fraud prevention plan. It matters most for handlers, importers, and anyone who buys organic ingredients from someone else.
When to call us
Call when you add a supplier, start importing, or get asked for your plan at inspection.
Our conflict of interest policy is simple: we never inspect an operation we consult for, and your certifier always makes the certification decision. Book a consultation to talk through where your operation stands and what it needs.
Related: Certification for Handlers and Food Brands • Organic Inspection Prep • Organic Label Review • Organic certification FAQ • Organic Import and Export