Online COR - Basic Processing Inspection Training - Sept. 29 - Oct. 3, 2025

Course Description

The 4 ½ -day Basic COR Organic Processing Inspection Training follows IOIA's curriculum requirements which include: 

  • Instruction on the organic standards (focus on the COR Standards); working with organic system plans
  • How to inspect organic processing operations
  • Risk assessment
  • Investigative skills
  • Report writing
  • Input materials and ingredients
  • Evaluating product labels
  • Organic quality management
  • Organic control points
  • Audit control and auditing
  • Assessing structural pest management, and facility sanitation
  • Inspector conduct, confidentiality, and ethics
  • Understanding the difference between inspecting and consulting
  • Effective communication.

Trainers will be Garry Lean

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Schedule

The courses are scheduled from 7:45 am – 2:30 pm (Pacific Time) Monday through Thursday, with additional assignments for the evening, and 7:45 am -11:30 am on Friday. 

Participants must attend the entire course, to receive a Certificate of Completion or Letter of Participation.

Requirements

Applications for participation in IOIA courses are evaluated and ranked according to the applicant’s relevant education, training and life experiences. Attendance to IOIA courses is limited. If you are accepted into the course, an instructional letter and the curriculum materials including pre-course readings and assignments will be mailed to you. Applicants to IOIA trainings must meet the following acceptance criteria.

Please review the info page for further requirements.