NOA PGS ORGANIC ASSESSMENT

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1 SECTION 4: GENERAL 1 DATE (day / month / year): / / 20 2 PRODUCER'S / MANGER'S DETAILS: First name Spouse's / partner's first name Family name Physical address GPS co-ordinates (if available) Postal address Telephone numbers Land line Cell phone Fax address Web site address Other promoitional material attac 3 3 a ENTERPRISES FOR ASSESSMENT (ensure that application form lists all Production Volume (t) Input manufacture / production 3 b Farming 3 b i Cropping - Annual Vegetables Herbs Broad acre - Bi-annual Vegetables Herbs Broad acre - Perennial (Tri-annual considered perennial) Herbs - Fruit trees Citrus Deciduous Sub Tropical Stone fruit - Indigenous / endemic Wild harvested Cultivated Page 1 of 17

2 SECTION 4: GENERAL 3 b ii Livestock - state type / breed Poultry - eggs Poultry - meat Rabbits Pigs Sheep Goats - milk Goats - meat Dairy Beef Dual purpose (dairy and beef) Horses Ostriches Other 3 b iii Processing - plant based products Packing - own Packing - other producer/s Value added processing Is there any split or parallel production of these enterprises? If yes, describe. Is NOA formally aware thereof? Include proof. 3 b iv Processing - livestock based products Slaughter De-boning Value added processing Is there any split or parallel production of these enterprises? If yes, describe. Is NOA formally aware thereof? Include proof. 3 b v Retailing Pre-packaged produce (integrity assured) Open produce (integrity not assured) Box Scheme Page 2 of 17

3 SECTION 4: GENERAL 4 PEER GROUP ASSESSORS 4 a Person responsible for report submission First name Family name Interest producer retailer consumer NOA other 4 b Others in peer group First name Family name Interest producer retailer consumer NOA other First name Family name Interest producer retailer consumer NOA other List other peers below / on the back of this sheet Page 3 of 17

4 SECTION 4: GENERAL 5 ASSESSMENT HISTORY 5 a Date of first assessment (day/month/year) / / 20 Re-assessment conversion granted conditional withdrawn Results of prior assessments (year? of 3) 3 years ago 2 years ago last year 5 b Have all the conditions to last year's assessment / accreditation been addressed? Description Resolution Description Resolution List additional conditions and resolution on the back of this sheet 6 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE PRODUCER Have any complaints been recived about the producer in the last year? If yes Complaint description Who investigated Outcome List additional complaints and resolution details on the back of this sheet 7 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS List additional comments on the back of this sheet Page 4 of 17

5 SECTION 4: GENERAL 8 DOCUMENTATION Has the producer completed the application form? Does the producer have a copy of NOA's current standards? 9 ENTERPRISE DOCUMENTATION (examples attached / submitted electronically) 9 a Farm Is the farm map complete and current, showing the following?: Farm and field / camp boundaries Field / camp numbers Natural features (contours, rivers, significant winbreaks) Direction and season of prevailing winds Other features (roads, main irrigation pipes, national electricity grid) Proximity of neighbours / industry and their effect / influence on the organic status of the producer? Are field / camp histories for the last 3 years available for scrutiny? Do the field / camp numbers correspond with those depicted on the farm map? Is a daily diary maintained, reflecting the following basic operations / practices? i Cropping: Land preparation - type, person responsible Application of soil building / crop nutrition - type, person responsible Application of pest / disease / weed control measures - type, person responsible Cultivation practices - type, person responsible Harvest - field estimate, person responsible ii Livestock: Are all FANMeat requirements met? Were these checked by the assessors? 9 b i Processing and Retailing: Are the floor diagram, produce flow chart and processing description accurate and do they correspond with each other? 9 b ii If not own produce, then: Are all FANMeat requirements met? NA Confirmation of NOA organic status and proof thereof Delivery notes showing product identification and mass / volume of each type Page 5 of 17

6 SECTION 4: GENERAL 9 b iii Intake mass / volume Waste mass / volume Output mass / volume Packout percentage 9 b iv 9 b v 9 b vi 9 b vii Records of standard operating procedures (SOP's) - prevention of contamination, substitution, co-mingling: Cleaning / sanitising Products Actions Person responsible Contamination control such as glass breakage, pest control and other separation measures Substitution and co-mingling control if non-organic processing occurs Worker hygiene / health Quality control measures Storage Is packaging / labelling compliant? (NB: Samples must be attached) greater than 95% organic ingredients % organic ingredients less than 70% orgaic ingredients Wording Compliant with Namibian legislation? Does the label reflect the producer's contact details? Any other reference to organic status Use of NOA logo Transport logs: Cleaning If not own, confirmation of cleanliness upon arrival Page 6 of 17

7 SECTION 4: GENERAL 1 Is there any evidence of poor stewardship, e.g. Soil erosion, alien invader plants, lack of bio-diversity, poor conditions relating to animal welfare, indiscriminate posioning of predators and "vermin", scrap and rubbish lying around, etc? 2 Is there any use of synthetic agro-chemicals? 4 Is irridation used? 5 Does the enterprise have a Food Quality and Safety System? 7 Describe the conversion periods. 8 Describe split and parallel production practices and separation measures. 9 Are all inputs formally accepted for use in organic agriculture (3rd party certification)? 9 a Approved by NOA before use? 9 b Listed in and used according to conditions of Annexures II, III, V, VII, IX and X? 9 c Evaluated according to Annexure I? 10 Are any GMO's used? If so, describe their use. Page 7 of 17

8 SECTION 5: CROP PRODUCTION 1 What is the source of the seed / plant material used? What proof is there that these are non-gmo's? 1 b Is plant breeding being undertaken? If so describe the process. 1 d Is the producer saving seed for their own use or swopping / trading with other producers? 1 e List the original sources of the material from which the potting mixture is made. 2 a i Describe the crop rotation. 2 b Describe the soil fertility management programme, including soil and leaf analyses, paying particular attention to nutrient cycling, and the use of green manures, mulching and composting. 2 d Does the producer rely solely on purchased / imported soil fertility products? 2 d ii Are any chemical fertilizers used? 2 d iv Is there a heavy reliance on purchased / imported soil fertility products? 2 e Is any human excrement used in production? 2 g Does the producer use any of the Bio-Dynamic Preparations or other microbial cultures? If so, please list them. What proof is there that these are non-gmo's? 2 i Describe the pest, disease and weed management programme. 2 k Does production rely on the use of pest, disease or weed management inputs in order to achieve successful production? 2 m Are any chemical pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or insecticides used? If so, please list them in full detail. 2 n Has land be cleared by means of burning organic matter? If so, was NOA informed thereof? 2 p Describe soil conservation practices. 2 q Describe water management practices. 2 s Are the results of bi-annual salinity and sodicity tests and associated remedial recommendations on file? 3 a Describe the conversion practices including time periods. 4 a Describe procedures used to prevent the contamination of plants by any nonorganic substances. Include a description of the potential risks and measures to minimise these. Mushrooms 5 What substrates are used for the mushroom production and how are they sterilised? Page 8 of 17

9 SECTION 6: LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION 1 a 1 f Describe the original source/s of the livestock. Does the farmer wish to bring in non-organic livestock? 2 2 FM i 2 a i 2 a iv 2 a vii 2 a viii 2 a ix 2 a xv 2 a xxi 2 a xxii 2 c 2 d 2 f 2 i 2 j i 2 k 2 l 2 o 2 p 2 p vii 2 p ix Describe all record keeping practices. Are the Five Freedoms of animal welfare practised? Are animals reared under "free-ranging" conditions? Describe any restrictive housing or penning quoting size, number of animals per pen, period of restriction, reason, etc. Are animals able to find shelter from severe weather conditions? Do animals have free access to clean good quality water? Are herd / flock animals kept in herds / flocks (not kept individually without contact with their kin)? Do structures pose any hazard to humans and animals? Are the minimia of Annexure IV respected? Do waterfowl have access to a body of water? Describe poultry housing. Are animals subjected to periods of artificial daylight? If so what is the day length (natural + artificial) Describe regular mutulation practices. Describe feeding practices, including source of feed, quality, and any "feed lot" type practices. What supplements are fed to animals? Describe their composition and average daily amount fed. Are any growth / production stimulating substances given to the livestock? Are animals force-fed? Describe how young stock are raised. Describe the management practices that ensure the health of the animals. Describe veterinary practices and associated record keeping. List all vaccinations and legally required treatments. Write list on the reverse of this sheet or on a separate sheet. Describe veterinary treatments, including the number of courses of treatments animals (individuals or group) receive each year, and state whether those that receive more than 2 courses are separated from the others and placed back into conversion. 9 of 17

10 SECTION 6: LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION 2 q Describe the cleanig of livestock housing. 2 r Describe the stocking density and carrying capacity of the enterprise Describe the conversion practices that new animals undergo. Describe the transport and slaughtering of livestock. Describe manure handling procedures. Describe livestock marking / branding. Does it conform with legislated requirements? 10 of 17

11 SECTION 7: BEE PRODUCTION 2 Refer to Section 5.5 regarding foraging areas and complete appropriate questions. 3 Are sufficient food reserves left in the hive to ensure the survival of the bees during the dormancy period? 4 b Describe any artificaial feeding practices Does the bee-keeper use of organic wax? Describe the construction materials used for the hive. Are the bees mutilated in any way? Is artificial insemination used? Describe harvesting methods. When harvesting what substances are used as repellants? 12 What is the distance separating the organic hives from non-organic hives? <6 Km >6 Km 13 a 13 b Are the hives positioned so that the bees have sufficient access to food and water? Are all food sources within a 3 Km radius essentially organic? Describe conversion practices. Describe health management practices. Describe veterinary practices. Describe the record keeping system. 11 of 17

12 (NAMIBIAN ORGAIC ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATORY GUARANTEE SYSTEM) SECTION 8: PROCESSING, HANDLING, PACKING, STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION and RETAILING 1 Describe all separation measures, including prevention of substitution, comingling and contamination Is only clean food grade packaging is used? Describe the separation measures - i.e. prevention of co-mingling, substitution and contamination. Describe the audit trail including the LOT / BATCH numbering system Describe storage facilities and treatments. Are all ingredients are compliant with relevant Annexures? Describe processing. Describe extraction methods. Is only food-grade filter media are used?

13 (NAMIBIAN ORGAIC ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATORY GUARANTEE SYSTEM) SECTION 9: PEST and DISEASE CONTROL 1 Describe pest and disease control practices. If necessary write description on the reverse of this sheet or on a separate sheet. 2 Describe storage of pest and disease control products. If necessary write description on the reverse of this sheet or on a separate sheet. 13 of 17

14 SECTION 10: CLEANING, DISINFECTION and SANITIZING 1 Describe all cleaning and sanitization practices. If necessary write description on the reverse of this sheet or on a separate sheet. 2 3 Are all substances used compliant with the Appendicies? Describe how is contamination prevented. If necessary write description on the reverse of this sheet or on a separate sheet. 5 Are Standard Operating Procedures in place and LOGS kept of all procedures? 14 of 17

15 SECTION 11: LABELLING and MARKING 1 Is labelling compliant? Provide samples of all lables and commercialisation literature used. 15 of 17

16 GENERAL QUESTIONS UPON COMPLETION OF THE ASSESSMENT 1 Was the producer / manager with legal responsibility present for the entire assessment? 2 END THOUGHTS 2 a After having completed the peer-assessment, is the application form considered accurate? 2 b 2 b i 2 b ii Does the peer group believe that the producer: has a good working knowledge and understanding of NOA's is committed to maintaining compliance with NOA's requirements? 2 c i 2 c ii 2 c iii Were there any significant points of disagreement that need to be brought to NOA's attention? If yes, how have these been addressed? (Describe on the back of this sheet) Does the peer group feel that there is the necessity for the NOA to review standards / policies or take any other action to maintain an attitude of "inclusiveness" while maintaining the fundamental principles of organics? 2 c iv - - If so, is the producer prepared to submit a written motivation for this review? If so, who of the peer group is prepared to propose and second the producer's motivation? (NOTE: All three people may be asked to be present at the NOA's annual review Proposer: First name meeting to make personal representation.) Proposer: Family name Seconder: First name Seconder: Family name 3 PEER GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS / SUGGESTED CERTIFICATION 3 a Conversion 1:3 2:3 3:3 3 b Full 3 c 3 d Conditional If conditional, then conditions and resolution to be listed on the back of this sheet Were these discussed with the producer at the time of the assessment? Recommendations SIGNATURES OF PEER REVIEW GROUP DATE

17 NOA PGS ORGANIC STANDARDS ANNEXURE I: CRITERIA TO EVALUATE INPUTS 1 Is the producer using any products base don the procedure outlined in this Annexure? If so, include a copy of the operator's documentation decision making process. Page 17 of 17