Your operation must have an Organic Fraud Prevention Plan (OFPP) in place by March 19th, 2024. Verification Officers will include this in their inspections.
The purpose of an OFPP is to prevent fraud from happening. Prevention is more effective than catching fraudulent activities after the fact. This goal lies at the heart of the USDA’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement and is a critical element of strengthening the organic system across all jurisdictions.
Organic Fraud Prevention Plans must be appropriate for the size and complexity of each organization. It is expected that a small crop operation will have a simpler OFPP than a large processor with a catalogue of multi-ingredient products.
It is completely acceptable to use elements derived from HACCP or other systems. Operations are not expected to duplicate work that has already been compiled and implemented.
For more information on OFPPs visit the USDA's Primers on SOE. There is a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on this topic available for free. The Organic Trade Association (OTA) also offers an Organic Fraud Prevention Program for a fee.