Declaring an OFIS irregularity
In case a non-compliance is noticed on a COI after the relevant competent authority signed the decision in box – 30 and the conclusion was “To be released as organic”, “To be released as in-conversion” or “Part of the consignment can be released for free circulation” the COI should be marked in TRACES NT with the status “OFIS irregularity”.
To do so:
Click on the “More” button in the right bottom corner of the page and then on “Notify irregularities”:
The user will be redirected to the OFIS System in DG AGRI, where the details of the irregularities need to be indicated. At the same time the COI in TRACES NT will be locked for further editing.
Note
The “Notify irregularities” button appears in any COI with conclusion: To be released as organic/ To be released as in-conversion/ Part of the consignment can be released for free circulation and/or signed by the first consignee.
In case the suspicion needs to be lifted, an administrator at DG AGRI can unlock the COI certificate.