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Organic Inspections During COVID-19: Challenges & Solutions

Thursday, May 7, 2020, 2:00 pm until 3:15 pm
Webinar

As the outbreak of the COVID-19 creates organic supply chain disruptions, so does the need for continuity of organic inspection operations. In this webinar, you will learn about the unique challenges of the organic sector and how the Organic Trade Association, the Accredited Certifiers Association (ACA) and the International Organic Inspection Association (IOIA) are working together to ensure organic compliance and the integrity of the organic supply chain. Participants will learn about the best practices and inspection tools that are being used to conduct inspections and verify compliance while travel restrictions are in place. In addition, certified operators will learn how to best prepare for an on-site or remote audit.

SPEAKERS: Gwendolyn Wyard, Organic Trade Association, Vice President of Regulatory and Technical Affairs Marni Karlin, Karlin Strategic Consulting, Principal Garth Kahl, Independent Organic Services, Inc.; IOIA Inspector Q&A with

EXPERT PANELISTS: Connie Karr, Oregon Tilth (OTCO), Certification Director; ACA Board Chair Brenda Book, Washington State Department of Agriculture, Organic Program Manager Beth Rota, Quality Certification Services, Policy and Quality Assurance Manager; ACA Board Member Lois Christie, Christie Organic Consultants; IOIA Board Chair Garth Kahl, Independent Organic Services, Inc.; IOIA Inspector

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