Review Requirements

What to expect in the Application Kit

To apply to OMRI you will need to purchase an Application Kit. The kit includes:

• Checklist and Instructions
• All forms
• OMRI Policy and Standards Manual, with OMRI's procedural policies as well as reference materials like the National Organic Program Standards and the OMRI Generic Material List©.

There are five Application Kits to choose from: Crop Product, Livestock Product, Processing Product, Pesticide Product or Repackage Product*. You will choose one of these when you download your application materials from the website, or when you request your paper Application Kit. The Checklist and Instructions, found in the Application Kit,  provides specific instructions for each item. Below is a list of information that will be required for each application.

Repackage Application:

1)  Several forms will be included in the Application Kit. They must be completely filled out and included with your application.
2)  Identify the OMRI Listed product that is being repackaged.
3)  All versions of the product label are required (all sizes, all languages, etc.).
4)  Include proof of purchase for the OMRI Listed product being repackaged, if the original OMRI Listed product is not made by your company.

*A Repackage Product is identical to the OMRI listed product and no ingredients or processes have been added or changed in any way. (Only the product name is different).

New Product Application:

1)  Several forms will be included in the Application Kit. They must be completely filled out and included with your application.
2)  The Total Ingredient List must quantify all ingredients or feedstocks used to make the final product.
3)  All versions of the product label are required (all sizes, all languages, etc.).
4)  Provide an MSDS if OSHA requires one.
5)  Declare any Genetically Modified Organisms.
6)  Provide written descriptions of the manufacturing process for the final product, and for each nonsynthetic ingredient.
7)  For each ingredient not made by your company, include proof of purchase or receiving logs.
8)  Provide proof of organic certification, if applicable.
9)  Provide lab analysis, if identified as required on your checklist. For example, all Crop Fertilizer and Soil Amendment products must submit an N-P-K analysis.

Per National Organic Program (NOP) Guidance 5012, all liquid fertilizers with over 3% nitrogen must undergo an onsite inspection before listing. Once listed, these products must undergo two inspections per year to maintain their listing. Please see the Review Cost Page or contact OMRI for more details.