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| Certifier Profile |
| Organic Crop Improvement Association International (OCIA) |
Lincoln, NE, U.S. |
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| Organic Crop Improvement Association International (OCIA) |
6400 Cornhusker Hwy, Suite 125
Lincoln, NE 68507 |
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| Phone: 402-477-2323 |
Email: info@ocia.org |
| Fax: 402-477-4325 |
Website: www.ocia.org |
| Contact Person: Jeff See, Executive Director |
Year Founded: 1985
Business Type: Not-for-profit
Geographic Range:
| Activity in: U.S. |
| All 50 States |
| Activity in: Global Regions |
| Americas |
North America, South America, Latin America |
| Africa |
West Africa |
| Europe |
Western Europe, Eastern Europe |
| Asia & Oceania |
North Asia, Southeast Asia |
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| Top 3 crops: |
1. grain crops and forages |
2. coffee |
3. soybeans |
| Top 3 livestock types: |
1. beef |
2. dairy |
3. poultry/eggs |
Inspections and certifications
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
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Production Only |
Production & Processing |
| Crop farms |
1,015 |
1,037 |
| Livestock farms |
Not listed |
Not listed |
| Crops and livestock |
1,104 |
1,133 |
Inspections and certifications by type of clients (total number):
| Processing |
Handling |
Other |
| 176 |
47 |
Not listed |
Farm inspections and certifications by size (percentage of certifier's farm total):
| <5 a |
5-49 a |
50-179 a |
180-499 a |
500-1000 a |
>1000 a |
| 2% |
11% |
33% |
34% |
10% |
10% |
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Process highlights for new applications
- Not Listed
Cost structure
Fees set by: Not listed Application fee:
Fees for certification through OCIA International and its regional offices can be obtained upon request by email. A list of regional offices and chapter offices with contact information is also available by email and will soon be available on the OCIA Web site.
Annual Fee:
Minimum:
Not Listed
Maximum:
Not Listed
Overall charges statement:
- Not Listed
Fees published: Yes Format:
Downloadable PDF files, Printed outlines
Customer can estimate fees from publication: Yes
Refund Policy:
Application fee is non-refundable.
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Types of Certification
State organic registration: No
Other: OCIA USA, OCIA Japan, OCIA Canada and OCIA Latin America are divisions of OCIA International. Each regional office can provide direct certification to a variety of programs including IFOAM (Int'l), NOP (USA), JAS (Japan), CAAQ (Quebec, Canada). Each office can also verify products to the European Union (EU) 2092/91, BioSuisse, the Switzerland Agricultural Ordinance and also offers JAS equivalency.
Other accreditation groups recognized:
ISO-65, IFOAM, - JAS Accreditation (Japanese Argriculture Standards)
OCIA has RFCO status. That is, OCIA is a registered foreign certification organization in Japan.
- CAAQ accreditation (Conseil Des Appellations Agroalimentaires du Quebec, Canada)
- MAG Accreditation (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in Costa Rica.)
Verify Products to:
- EU 2092/91
- BioSuisse
- Switzerland Agricultural Ordinance
- JAS Equivalency
Professional organizations
Organic Trade Association (OTA)
IFOAM
IFOAM - Accrediated Certifying Body
Independent Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA)
Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA)
Newsletter/Periodical: "Communicator," quarterly, also available online
Publications
- None Listed
Conferences/Events
- Annual General Membership Meeting (AGMM)
Other Services
- "Certified organic" marketing supplies (such as signage, stickers, twist-ties, etc.)
- Marketing information (such as market or buyer listings)
- Organic production information
- Farmer-to-farmer networking services/opportunities
Other Resource Referrals
- US EQIP Program
Other - Not Listed
Cooperating partners?
OCIA USA, OCIA Japan, OCIA Canada and OCIA Latin America are divisions of OCIA International. Each regional office can provide direct certification to a variety of programs including IFOAM (Int'l), NOP (USA), JAS (Japan), CAAQ (Quebec, Canada). Each office can also verify products to the European Union (EU) 2092/91, BioSuisse, the Switzerland Agricultural Ordinance and also offers JAS equivalency.
OCIA/Custom Certification Services certifies inputs.
OCIA Research & Education's mission is to provide information and education to organic producers and the general public regarding organic farming practices.
Full-time receptionist? Yes
Response Time Commitment:
Within 24 hours
Member records available by email? Yes
Member able to complete/access records online? No
Transparency steps for farmers/public?
Information on certification standards and the steps to the certification process can be found on the OCIA Web site at www.ocia.org. Farmers, processors and handlers can obtain lists of certified products and certified members from the OCIA Web site. OCIA also has a Transaction Certificate (TC) system that verifies certification at the point of sale. Members can have access to OCIA online TC system.
Farmer Friendly Services
- OCIA International has regional offices and a chapter system that provides farmers access to information and certification assistance on a local level.
- OCIA continually reviews its certification process to reduce paperwork required by applicants. OCIA International's questionnaires and inspection documents cover the information needed for the certification programs offered.
- OCIA's Transaction Certificate (TC) system allows OCIA's certified operations to verify their certification for their buyers at the point of sale. OCIA's TC system can be access by certified members online.
Top Five Strengths
- Excellent Access to Global Organic Markets
- Accredited to certify and verify product to a variety of global certification programs
- Regional & Chapter offices through the world
- Member owned and controlled
- Longevity- 20 years in the organic certification industry
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| Executive/management/support staff
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| Full-time | 37 |
| Part-time | 5 |
| Independent Contractors | 0 |
| Other Staff | 0 |
| Total Paid Staff | 0 |
Inspectors used in 2002: 110
Inspector employment status:
Independent
Qualifications/training for inspectors:
Inspectors must complete training from the Independent Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA) and apply to OCIA.
Most recent update by certifier: 05/17/05
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