Inspector Accreditation
IOIA offers inspector accreditation for members in 3 categories:
Crops, Livestock, and Processing.
Applicants must meet minimum criteria in the following categories:
- Commitment to organics
- Education
- Work and life experience
- Inspection experience (at least 2 years and 10 inspections)
- Continuing education
Additional criteria are the requirement to submit a current resume and evaluation letters from all the certifiers for which they have worked, plus attending inspector training at least every 3 years. Once accredited, applicants may apply for renewal every 3 years, again meeting minimum criteria of ongoing inspector training, continuing education, a minimum amount of inspections in the category, and an updated resume. Accreditation is a voluntary program.
For a complete copy of the IOIA Accreditation Program, click here.
Find Accredited Inspectors in our Online Member Directory.
Accreditation Application Forms:
First Time ApplicationRenewal Form and Certifier Evaluation Form
There are 2 rounds of accreditation each year. Deadlines to apply are March 1 and October 1.
Accredited members receive:
- A Certificate of Accreditation
- A laminated wallet-sized card which displays their accredited status
- Recognition of their status in the Member Directory and The Inspectors' Report newsletter
Accreditation Fee Schedule:
- Renewals:
One category - $30
Two categories - $40
Three categories - $50
- First time applicants:
One category - $60
Two categories - $70
Three categories – $80
PAY Your Accreditation Fees here:
| RENEW - Please be sure to list which type of category you are renewing. To add a category, hit the 'continue shopping' link on the PayPal page, which will return you here to make another selection. |
FIRST TIME APPLICANTS - Please be sure to list which type of category you are applying for. To add a category, hit the 'continue shopping' link on the PayPal page, which will return you here to make another selection. |