# Organic Content Standard (OCS) - Certification body: ETKO Ecological Agriculture Control Organization - Category: Textile Certification - Canonical page: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/textile/organic-content-standard-ocs - Markdown: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/textile/organic-content-standard-ocs.md ## Summary The Organic Content Standard (OCS) is an international standard that verifies the presence and amount of organic material in a final product, ensuring… ## Does ETKO provide Organic Content Standard (OCS) certification? Yes. ETKO (Ecological Agriculture Control Organization) offers Organic Content Standard (OCS) certification as part of its Textile Certification program. This page describes the standard, how to apply, and related documents. ## What is Organic Content Standard (OCS)? The Organic Content Standard (OCS) is an international standard that verifies the presence and amount of organic material in a final product, ensuring… ## Details # **What is the Organic Content Standard (OCS)?** Developed by Textile Exchange, the Organic Content Standard (OCS) is an international, voluntary standard designed to verify the presence and amount of organic material in a non-food product and track the flow of the raw material from its source to the final product. The primary goal of the OCS is to provide companies with a trusted, independent tool to back up their organic content claims. Unlike GOTS, the OCS **does not** cover environmental management, chemical restrictions, or social compliance criteria in the manufacturing processes; it focuses entirely on material verification and traceability. ## **Key Technical Criteria of OCS Certification** The OCS relies on the principles of the Content Claim Standard (CCS) to establish a transparent supply chain. The technical structure can be summarized as follows: - **Scope and Traceability:** It verifies that the raw materials originate from certified organic farms. This material is then tracked through every stage of production—from yarn to fabric to the final product—using Transaction Certificates (TCs). - **OCS 100 Logo:** Applied when a product contains a **minimum of 95%** to 100% certified organic material. The remaining 5% can consist of non-organic fibers permitted by the standard. - **OCS Blended Logo:** Applied when a product contains between **5% and 94%** certified organic material. This certification grade is used when organic fibers are mixed with conventional cotton, synthetic fibers, or recycled materials. - **Out of Scope Areas:** To obtain an OCS certificate, facilities do not need to undergo environmental or social audits (e.g., chemical usage, wastewater management, labor rights). The sole focus is the "chain of custody of the organic material." ## **Why Choose OCS Certification with ETKO?** At ETKO, we independently and rigorously audit the flow of organic materials in your supply chain in accordance with international standards. If your brand's primary goal is to definitively prove that the materials used are genuinely organic, rather than focusing on the broader environmental or social processing criteria, an OCS certificate obtained through ETKO's expertise will serve as your most transparent declaration of trust to consumers. ## How do I apply for Organic Content Standard (OCS) certification with ETKO? Submit an online quote request on the ETKO website: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/textile/quote-request ## Application Process At ETKO, we manage your application process transparently, quickly, and clearly. Our process consists of the following steps: 1. **Application and Information Exchange** — We gather preliminary information about your company's structure and production processes. 2. **Proposal and Contract** — We present a detailed proposal for the inspection process and sign a contract upon your approval. 3. **Pre-Audit Preparation** — This is the process of preparing the necessary documentation (chemical inventory, social compliance documents, etc.). 4. **On-Site Audit** — Expert ETKO auditors visit your facility and examine your compliance with the criteria on-site. 5. **Reporting and Certification** — After non-conformities are resolved (if any), the audit report is approved and your certificate is issued. ## Accreditations - GOTS: International Organic Accreditation Service - accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - National Organic Program (NOP): United States Department of Agriculture — NOP accredited certifying agent. - TR Organik & GLOBALGAP & İTU: Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) — Turkey's national accreditation body for conformity assessment. - COSMOS: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - Textile Exchange Standards: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - ISO/IEC 17065:2012: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. ## Countries of operation Bangladesh, Pakistan, Ukraine, Korea, China, Denmark, Germany, Syria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Romania, Sweden, Bulgaria, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar ## Where can I find Organic Content Standard (OCS) regulations and forms? ETKO's document center lists regulations, application forms, and current guidelines for this standard: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/textile/quote-request ## Related pages - HTML: https://www.etko.com.tr/certifications/textile/organic-content-standard-ocs - About ETKO: https://www.etko.com.tr/about - Contact: https://www.etko.com.tr/contact - Document center: https://www.etko.com.tr/documents?category=textile&standard=organic-content-standard-ocs