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OCS 100 CERTIFICATION

ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD

The Organic Content Standard (OCS) is an international, voluntary standard that provides Chain of Custody verification for materials originating on a farm certified to recognized National Organic standards. The standard is used to verify organically grown raw materials from the farm to the final product. Individual sites are certified by independent, third-party Certification bodies using annual audits. Material is tracked from the farm to the final product following the requirements of Textile Exchange’s Content Claim Standard (CCS). The aim of the Organic Content Standard (OCS) is to increase organic agriculture production. The OCS Certification applies to all supply chain sites of organically grown content: first processor, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling, storage, handling, and shipping through the seller in the last business-to-business transaction. OCS only applies to supply chain sites of products not intended for consumption as food for humans or animals. The OCS applies to products that contain at least 5% organically grown material, calculated as a percentage of the entire product excluding accessories and trims. The product is certified up through the seller in the last business-to business transaction. For use of the OCS 100 logo, the product shall not contain mixed content (certified and non-certified) of the same material type. All artwork and language shall meet the requirements of OCS Logo Use and Claims Guide. Approval of the final artwork needs to be obtained from an authorized Certification body through a label release form, and only certified organizations may physically attach product-specific claims with reference to the OCS (e.g., hangtags, sewn-in labels). The validity of OCS Certificate is 1 Year, and renewal require an application to be made at least 30 days prior to expiration as per Business requirement. Quantum Systems offers guidance to develop your system and apply for the OCS Certification audit, specific to the needs of your organization.

Focus Areas

Focus Areas for OCS 100 Certification

Verification of Organic
Content in the Material from
Certified Organic Farms
under any one of the IFOAMs
Family of Standards

Verification of
Organically Grown Materia
Specific Requirements &
Technical Specifications

Chain of Custody
Certification identifying
Organic Content is from
Farm to the Final Product

Credible Certification
of each Stage in the Supply
Chainthrough a Third-Party
Certification Body

Confident Communication
capturing Products meeting
all Requirements are
Labeled with the OCS Logo

Issuance of Transaction
Certificates by the
Third-Party Certification
Body after Approval

Stakeholder Engagement
with Inputs of Producers,
Suppliers, Brands,
and Retailers

benefits

Benefits of OCS 100 Certification

The OCS certification verifies organic practices of the beginning of the supply chain and tracks the material to the final product.

It promotes organic production, a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of toxic, persistent pesticides, and fertilizers.

This organic standard provides a credible assurance to the end consumers that one organic certification standard is accepted in all major markets.

OCS provides transparent, consistent and independent evaluation and verification of organic material content claims on products.

The identity of OCS certified material is maintained from the fiber to the final product, through a robust chain of custody.

OCS Certification uses an independent third-party certification process to ensure that products adhere to organic requirements.

It offers brand protection, confidence in sourcing, and greater credibility.

Provides International Reputation & Recognition, Branding, Credibility and Competitive Advantage.

Potential increase in Business due to enhanced Customer Confidence and Satisfaction.

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