USDA publishes Peer Review Corrective Actions
As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, NOP implemented a peer review to evaluate the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) organic accreditation program. The peer review process is based on the Handbook document, Peer Review of National Organic Program Accreditation.
External auditors review documents to determine if the NOP has followed its own quality management procedures. The auditors compile results of the review, including any issues, and submit them in a report to the NOP. If the auditors identify any issues in the report, the NOP develops corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence of the issue(s).