where to shop - organic certification

How do I know I'm buying organic?

Below is a list of certifying agencies in the United States.

Companies carrying these symbols must adhere to standards set out by their certifying agency.

There are also many overseas companies which supply organic products in the US. They are required to adhere to standards of certifying agencies in their own countries.

Internationally, many agencies also belong to IFOAM and other World Organisations which govern their standards.

Certifying agencies in the United States:

Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association (BDA)

California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)

Certified Naturally Grown (CNG)

Demeter

Farm Verified Organic

Florida Organic Growers/Quality Certification Service

Midwest Organic Services Association, Inc (MOSA)

Nature's International Certification Service

NorthWest Organic Farming Association of New York ( NOFA-NY)

Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA)

Organic Growers and Buyers Association (OGBA)

Oregon Tilth (OTCO and OTCOG)

Pennsylvania Certified Organic

Quality Assurance International

Scientific Certification Systems (SCS)

USA Federal Certification (UDSA)

Washington State Dept of Agriculture (WSDA)

Certified Naturally Grown:

CNG is a grassroots alternative certification program created specifically for tailored for small-scale, direct-market farmers using natural methods.

References:

1. Organics & Certification. Chantal Organic Wholesalers
2. http://www.naturallygrown.org/