NOPICs can span a length of time from one day, up to 12 months with an option to extend the certificate (after 12 months) for an additional 6 months to a total of 18 months.
PACS determines the duration of a NOPIC using risk-based criteria, which considers a variety of factors.
If your operation has a history of missing documentation, non-conformities, poor communication with PACS, NOPICs will be issued for a short period. Even if your enterprise has an immaculate history with PACS, if you are handling high risk crops or products, or your supply chain is complex or has known vulnerabilities for fraud, your NOPIC may be issued for a short duration of time.