In the pursuit of sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship, the State of California has implemented regulations to ensure the safe and effective use of organic input materials in fertilizing products. One critical component of this regulatory framework is the California Department of Food and Agriculture's 513-026 form, known as the Organic Input Material Fertilizing Materials Registration Application. This form serves as a gateway for businesses aiming to distribute organic fertilizing materials within the state, facilitating compliance with rigorous standards that support the National Organic Program. Applicants are required to provide detailed information about their business, the organic input materials they intend to use, including a complete formula and a comprehensive description of the manufacturing process. Moreover, the intended use of the product, supplier details, and alternate formulations must be clearly outlined to ensure transparency and adherence to quality requirements. Failure to provide the complete documentation can result in processing delays, emphasizing the form's vital role in maintaining the integrity of organic products. The application also mandates the submission of labeling information, underscoring the importance of accurate and truthful product representation in the marketplace. With a non-refundable fee and a validity that extends till the end of an odd-numbered year, the form institutes a structured approach to the registration and oversight of organic fertilizing materials, underpinning California's commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and consumer protection.
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| Form Name | California Form 513 026 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | FORMULATION, CFI, REFUNDABLE, organic input material |
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ORGANIC INPUT MATERIAL |
STATE OF CALIFORNIA |
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FERTILIZING MATERIALS REGISTRATION APPLICATION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE |
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FEED, FERTILIZER, LIVESTOCK DRUGS, & EGG REGULATORY SERVICES |
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DO YOU HAVE A FERTILIZING MATERIALS LICENSE? □ YES □ NO (IF NO, SUBMIT A FERTILIZING MATERIALS LICENSE APPLICATION)
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DOING BUSINESS AS (NAME ON LICENSE AND AS APPEARS ON LABEL) |
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FULL NAME OF APPLICANT (OWNER OR OWNERS): |
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ADDRESS (LICENSED ADDRESS AS IT APPEARS ON LABEL) : |
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(ZIP CODE +4) |
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TYPE OF ORGANIC INPUT MATERIAL (CHECK ALL THAT MAY APPLY): |
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□ AUXILIARY SOIL AND PLANT SUBSTANCE |
□ SOIL AMENDMENT |
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□ AGRICULTURAL MINERAL |
□ SPECIALTY FERTILIZER |
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□ COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER |
□ NOT SURE |
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PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: COMPLETE FORMULA OF MATERIAL, COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR EACH INGREDIENT AND THE FINAL PRODUCT, INTENDED USE OF PRODUCT, SUPPLIER OF INGREDIENTS, ALTERNATE FORMULATION, THIRD PARTY FORMULATED INGREDIENTS, AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM STANDARDS. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY RESULT IN A DELAY OF PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION.
PLEASE SUBMIT ONE 8 ½ X 11 COPY OF LABELING - LARGER SIZES ARE UNACCEPTABLE. LABELING MEANS ALL WRITTEN, PRINTED, OR GRAPHIC MATTER ON, ACCOMPANYING, OR USED IN PROMOTING SALE OF ANY FERTILIZING MATERIAL, INCLUDING ADVERTISEMENTS, BROCHURES, POSTERS, AND TELEVISION AND RADIO ANNOUNCEMENTS. REFER TO SECTION 14542 OF THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT.
The Department of Food and Agriculture has established time periods for the processing of permit applications, in compliance with Government Code Sections 15374- 15378. Failure to comply with these time periods may be appealed to the Secretary of Food and Agriculture, P.O. Box 942871, Sacramento, CA
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
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THE FEE FOR AN ORGANIC INPUT MATERIAL LABEL REGISTRATION IS FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) PER PRODUCT.
THE REGISTRATION EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 31 OF AN
THE ABOVE FEE IS A LABEL REVIEW FEE AND IS NOT REFUNDABLE.
SEND ONE COPY OF THIS APPLICATION, WITH ONE 8 ½ X 11 COPY OF LABELING AND FEES TO:
CASHIER, CFI
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD & AGRICULTURE P.O. BOX 942872
SACRAMENTO, CA
DEPT. USE ONLY
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DO NOT SEND COIN OR CURRENCY
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PLEASE FILL OUT ALL FIELDS. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED
AND WILL BE RETURNED.
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Confidential? □ YES |
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PLEASE FILL OUT ALL FIELDS. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED
AND WILL BE RETURNED.