Identity Preserved Grain Certification
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AOSCA General Identity Preserved Grain Standards
The purpose of the Identity Preserved (IP) logo is to identify products that have met specific requirements designed to preserve the genetic and/or physical identity of the product.
A. Eligibility requirements
Eligibility requirements for crop varieties/brands or processes utilized are such that a detailed description of the morphological, physiological, and other characteristics of the plants and seed that distinguish it from other varieties/brands or processes utilized must be provided to the inspection agency.
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B. Applicant's responsibilities
1 . Care of equipment Applicants, growers, and handlers of IP product are responsible for determining that all equipment used for planting, harvesting, conveying, storing, handling, and conditioning is thoroughly cleaned
before handling IP product.
2. Maintaining identity of product
a. Each field must be identified with a number or other designation on the field application form and other
pertinent documents.
b. Maps showing field identities and locations must be maintained and furnished to crop inspectors.
c. Field inspected product must be positively identified at all times.
d. A bin or lot number must identify all bins.
e. If product is bagged, bags must be identified with a stenciled lot number or a tag securely fastened to the bag.
3. Record requirements The following records must be maintained:
a. Field number
b. Amount of product harvested
c. Assigned bin number
d. Record of any product transfers
e. Assigned lot numbers
f. Copies of all completed agency documents
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C. Application for field inspection
The application must include the following:
1. Applicants' address and phone number
2. Growers' address and phone number
3. Field number
4. Variety/Brand
5. Program name, i.e. 99.5% Non GMO soybean grain
6. Planting date
7. Field size
8. Field location
9. Previous crop
10. Seed source identity
11. Signature of applicant
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D. Establishing source of seed
The inspection agency shall be supplied with satisfactory evidence of the source of seed used to plant each field applied for inspection.
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E. Field inspection
One or more field inspections shall be made each time a crop is to be harvested and when genetic purity and
identity or any other factor affecting product identity can best be determined. The field shall be in such condition
to permit an adequate inspection to determine genetic purity and identity.
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F. Field inspector report
The inspector will prepare a written inspection report for each field inspected. The field will be passed if conditions
are satisfactory, but all or parts of the field will be rejected if program requirements are not met.
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G. Product handling
The following handling requirements shall be met:
1. Facilities shall be available to perform handling without introducing mixtures.
2. Identity of the product must be maintained at all times.
3. Records of all operations relating to the program shall be complete and adequate to account for all incoming
product and final disposition of product.
4. Handlers shall permit inspection agency review of all records pertaining to program product.
5. Approved handlers shall designate an individual who shall be responsible to the inspection agency for performing such duties as may be required.
6. Approval of handlers shall be on an annual basis.
7. An authorized inspection agency representative shall take adequate samples.
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H. Transfer of product prior to labeling
The following transfer options are available:
1. Interagency - for completion of IP program between states, contact field inspection agency for instructions.
2. Intrastate (within the state) - an affidavit of product transfer stating the number of bushels or pounds transferred
must be provided before labels can be issued.
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I. Carry over product
All eligible product not used in the crop year of production must be reported to the agency to
remain eligible for future labeling.
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J. Labeling
The product meeting specific program requirements may be labeled using the IP logo. The label must clearly state the program name.
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