Why Your Organic Certification Depends on Traceability Metrology (And How to Get It Right)

Understand that traceability metrology forms the backbone of your organic certification by establishing an unbroken chain of measurement accuracy from your farm records to national standards. When certifying bodies audit your operation, they verify that your measurements—whether for fertilizer inputs, harvest weights, or field dimensions—can be traced back to certified calibration standards maintained by the National Research Council of Canada.
Implement a calibration log system for all measurement equipment used in organic production, including scales, pH meters, and temperature sensors. Record calibration dates, reference …