Steps to Complete Your 2026 Annual Update:
1. Find and review documents in your PCO certification portal.
- 2026 Annual Update Report (this document includes your current information on file with PCO)
- PCO Policy Update letter
- The 2026 PCO Fee Schedule can be found here at this link.
2. Complete the online Annual Update Form below by January 15th.
- Report all changes to your operation
- Upload additional documents below as needed.
- If reporting changes to your Organic System Plan (OSP), use the following forms:
3. Reminders:
- PCO understands that your operation may change throughout the year. You do not need to finalize all changes ahead of your Annual Update submission. Simply submit known certification updates to PCO with your Annual Update, and then continue to report changes to PCO as they occur throughout the year.
- Only products listed on your organic certificate can be marketed or sold as organic, and updates to your certificate will only be made after PCO reviews your submitted changes.
- Product and Label Reviews submitted with Annual Updates will not incur additional fees for review.
- Late or incomplete Annual Update submissions may result in late fees or a noncompliance.
4. After you submit your Annual Update form, you will receive a confirmation email.