Atlas Verified vs USDA Organic Integrity Database
Check the certified operation in the USDA database, then open the certificate and the order. The buyer needs to know whether the records cover the site, goods, and dates in question.
How they compare
USDA Organic Integrity Database
USDA’s Organic Integrity Database is an official source for USDA organic operation and product information reported by certifiers. USDA directs users to the certifier for detailed questions about a specific certificate.
Atlas Verified
Atlas places available registry records alongside the submitted certificate and the supplier or shipment documents. It surfaces details that agree and details that require clarification.
| What you need to do | USDA Organic Integrity Database | Atlas Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Find the certified operation | Search the official USDA database for an operation and the published certification information. | Look up available source records and bring them into the certificate review. |
| Compare the transaction | Use the official record and consult the certifier for certificate details when needed. | Compare the holder, site, goods, scope, dates, and shipment references across the supplied records. |
| Resolve a gap | Confirm questions about an issued certificate with the relevant certifier. | Keep the source, document, and open question together for follow-up. |
Check the site on a certificate before buying
Illustrative workflow in Atlas
Locate the operation
Find the relevant USDA record and certifier.
Match the purchase
Compare the site and product on the certificate with the proposed goods.
Follow up
Send unresolved scope or site questions to the certifier or supplier as appropriate.
Which fits your team?
Start with USDA for authoritative USDA organic records. Use Atlas when you need to compare those records with the documents and goods involved in a transaction.
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Reviewed November 11, 2026. Availability can vary by plan and configuration.