Food you can trust
CCOF promotes and supports organic food and agriculture through a premier organic certification program, trade support, producer and consumer education and political advocacy. From apples to zucchini, from almonds to wine, CCOF is involved in every facet of organics, with over 750 different organic crops and products, including livestock, processed products and services.

CCOF provides certification services to all stages of the organic food chain from farms to processors, restaurants and retailers. CCOF certifies to the USDA National Organic Program standards and CCOF international standards.

Our Roots Grow Deep
CCOF was founded in 1973 as a mutual assistance and certification organization for organic farmers and was one the first organizations to perform organic certification in North America. Since then, the CCOF seal has been your assurance of certification with integrity. Today, CCOF maintains one of the most consumer recognized and trusted seals in the organic marketplace. CCOF remains one of the oldest and largest organic certification and trade associations in North America, with more than 1,400 members throughout the farm and processing community.

An Original of the Organic Movement
CCOF has helped found other sister organizations dedicated to the continued promotion of organics. In 1990, CCOF founded the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) to fund research related to organic farming practices. In 1997, CCOF helped found the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) to research and distribute information about materials allowed and prohibited for use in organic production.
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COOF has everything you need to become CCOF certified and remain informed regarding standards, materials and the certification process. Read on to learn about how CCOF, a true leader in the organic marketplace since 1973, offers superior value, benefits and prestige in its organic certification programs.

With over 30 years of experience and integrity, CCOF is your best ally for:

• Organic certification
• Trade Support
• Marketing assistance and PR support
• Political advocacy
• Consumer education about organic products.

CCOF offers one of the most recognized and trusted seals in the organic industry and full use of the USDA seal. CCOF actively supports you and the marketplace you depend on to ensure the success of your organic products. CCOF is the only certifier that provides both full service organic certification and a full service trade association.

We offer

• Unsurpassed dedication and integrity
• Competitive rates
• Excellent nationwide service
• International trade access
• Export assistance programs

CCOF is truly your best choice for organic certification.

CCOF Network:
Viella Shipley, Marketing Director Amber Pool, Certification Associate