Recordkeeping for Organic Handling

Recordkeeping is one of the biggest challenges handlers face when pursuing organic certification. Handlers across a range of operations share practical approaches to building documentation systems that work, whether paper-based, spreadsheet-driven, or ERP-powered. Topics include traceability from ingredient to finished product, cleaning and batch logs, staff training, mock recalls, and how to scale your systems as your operation grows. The throughline: consistency and simplicity matter more than complexity.