PCO PCO Record Keeping & Traceability 2

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a required input record for a certified organic crop operation?

Accepted Answer

A receipt for the purchase of an approved organic fertilizer

Answer

Input records, including receipts for approved fertilizers and materials, are required to demonstrate that only allowed substances were used.

Question 2

What should an organic inspector focus on when reviewing an operation's sales records?

Accepted Answer

That the volume of product sold as organic is consistent with production records

Answer

Sales records must be reconciled with production records to detect potential fraud or commingling of organic and non-organic products.

Question 3

An operator's organic certificate must be updated when:

Accepted Answer

New fields, products, or handling activities are added to the operation

Answer

Any addition of fields, new crops, or new handling activities requires the operator to update their OSP and obtain a revised certificate.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a field history record in the organic certification process?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate that no prohibited substances were applied during the 3-year transition period

Answer

Field history records prove that land has been free of prohibited substances for at least 3 years prior to the first organic harvest.

Question 5

When reviewing an organic handler's records, what is the purpose of 'lot identification'?

Accepted Answer

Tracking specific batches of organic product through the supply chain

Answer

Lot identification enables specific batches of organic product to be traced through the entire handling and distribution chain.

PCO - PCO Organic Contract Inspector Certified Practice Test