Organic content standard is one of the most popular standards in the textile industry today. So what is this standard and what is its certification process? Let’s find out together with Dugarco through this article!
1. What is organic content standard or OCS mean?
The Organic Content Standard (OCS) is a nationally recognized international organic certification standard that specializes in depository verification for farm-sourced ingredients. The standard is used to test organically grown raw materials from the farm to the finished product. OCS certification will be issued for textile products containing 95-100 percent organic materials.
The main goals of the OCS standard:
- Provides a tool to verify organic content in products. It also provides trademark protection, supplier confidence, and increased reputation.
- The Organic Certification Scheme (OCS) seeks to enhance agricultural organic output. It gives businesses a mechanism for validating and communicating claims of sustainability about what they sell.
- Provides a tool for communicating organically developed content claims to the industry.
- Provide broad access to the global organic market for farmers’ products.
- By evaluating customer claims, the OCS certification provides a legitimate voice for providers and brands, leading to increased trust in a system of standards that is recognized worldwide.
- This organic standard gives the end customer with reliable confidence. It enables textile processors and manufacturers to export organic textiles and apparel using a single certification that is recognized in all key markets.
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2. The OCS certification process
The organic content standard certification process includes 6 steps as follows:
2.1. Application and contract
You can apply for the organic content standard certification online. We will accept your application and proceed to create a quote. Once the quote has been accepted, we will ask you to return a signed copy of the quote.
2.2. Preparation for the Initial OCS certification audit
The following documents will be provided by the OCS organic content standard before initial certification:
- OCS Standard Brief Information Document.
- Documentation of standards, requirements, and implementation guidelines.
- Document list.
- The inspection report includes a checklist and a list of subcontractors and suppliers.
2.3. Initial certification audit
The organic content standard‘s initial certification assessment process is as follows:
- Opening meeting
- On-site audit
- Prepare audit report
- Closing the meeting
Upon completion of the initial inspection, a report detailing the findings will be provided. If there are no nonconformities or no regulatory violations in the standard, a scope certificate will be issued to you.
2.4. Labelling release
Whenever a customer wants his or her organic content standard product label approved to be approved, the design of the label template will be proposed and sent to the OCS certification body for approval.
2.5. Transaction certificate
Once a customer has passed the audit and is certified, they can request an organic 100 content standard certificate by sending an email. This includes submitting the certification request form and related documents, if approved, the certificate will be sent to the customer as soon as possible.
2.6. Re-assessment or annual audit
The organic content standard certification organization will contact the customer to plan the re-evaluation and check for any changes, such as a change in production units, or subcontractors,… In addition, the client must complete the audit report and send it back to OCS for re-evaluation.
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3. General publications related to organic blended content standard
Some general announcements related to organic content standard:
(Reference source: textileexchange.org/organic-content-standard)
4. Popular FAQ about organic content standard ocs
Here are 5 frequently asked questions about ocs certification textile:
4.1. What is the purpose of the OCS certification?
The worldwide traceability of organic textiles and the enhancement of organic agricultural production is the purpose of the organic content standard.
4.2. What are the key guarantees of OCS?
Here are the main guarantees of the organic content standard:
- Product traceability is the step that is maintained throughout the production chain.
- OCS promotes the use of fibers from organic agriculture.
- Ensure transparent communication through labeling.
- Ensure commitment between the parties involved.
4.3. How to get the OCS label on your products?
Organic 100 Content Standard certification through a certification body such as Ecocert allows the mention of “organic textiles” to be displayed alongside the OCS logo. Before being put on the market, all products are tested according to OCS standards, to ensure assurance throughout the supply chain to consumers. OCS certification is divided into two levels:
- Level 1 is OCS100: The product must contain a minimum of 95% organic fiber and a maximum of 5% additional non-organic fiber for the product to be certified.
- Level 2 is OCS blended: Certified products may be allowed to mix a minimum of 5% organic fiber.
4.4. For which category of products?
The Organic Content Standard certification is for all types of products such as yarn, wool, fabric, clothing, and upholstery, except for leather products.
4.5. Who can get certified OCS?
Raw material manufacturers, textile manufacturers, processors, distributors, importers or anyone involved in the textile industry can be certified Organic Content Standard.
The above article is an overview of the organic content standard. Hopefully, the article can help you gain more useful knowledge about this standard. Contact Dugarco immediately if you have any questions you need answered!
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What is the difference between GOTS and OCS?
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OCS (Organic Content Standard) are both certifications related to organic textiles, but they have different focuses and applications. GOTS is a more comprehensive and stringent certification that encompasses organic content as well as environmental and social criteria, while OCS specifically focuses on verifying the organic content of a product. The choice between GOTS and OCS depends on the specific goals and priorities of a company or producer within the organic textiles industry.