Overview: Organic Content Standard (OCS) verifies the presence and percentage of organically grown material in a final product.
Material Scope: Applies to non-food products made with organically grown natural fibers such as cotton, wool, silk, and linen.
Chain of Custody: Uses the Content Claim Standard (CCS) to track organic fiber from farming origins to final packaging.
OCS 100: Certifies products containing 95% to 100% certified organic raw material content.
OCS Blended: Certifies products containing between 5% and 95% organic content mixed with conventional inputs.
Agricultural Scope: OCS does not cover farming processes itself; raw materials must be certified under approved organic farming standards (like USDA NOP).
Processing Verification: Ensures organic fibers are strictly segregated from conventional fibers during processing.
Chemical Restrictions: Does not assess social criteria or chemical usage in processing, focusing strictly on fiber traceability.
Raw Material Checks: Verifies incoming raw fiber documentation against recognized organic farming certification receipts.
Transaction Certificates: Utilizes Transaction Certificates (TCs) for every trade step along the supply chain.
Labeling Authenticity: Allows brands to accurately convey organic percentage claims on garment tags and labels.
Prevents Contamination: Mandates distinct storage and handling protocols to eliminate accidental cross-contamination.
Retail Compliance: Meets global retail standards for verified organic material sourcing.
Supplier Audits: Evaluates processing mills, spinning facilities, dye houses, and garment factories.
Mass Balance Tracking: Demands precise inventory record reconciliations to balance organic inputs against output metrics.
Consumer Reliance: Delivers transparent verification to consumers purchasing eco-conscious organic goods.
Scalable Solution: Offers flexible options for brands introducing partial organic content into product lines.
International Scope: Valid across all international textile supply chains and commercial trading hubs.
Annual Surveillance: Requires regular yearly physical or remote audits to retain valid certified status.
Circular Integration: Enhances sustainable product portfolios alongside recycled and responsible fiber lines.
Marketing Advantage: Differentiates certified textile lines from unverified market alternatives.