OCS CERTIFICATION - ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD
What is OCS?
The Organic Content Standard (OCS) applies to any non-food product containing 5-100% organic
material. It verifies the presence and amount of organic material in a final product. It tracks the flow of
raw material from the source to the final product and this process is certified by an accredited third
party.
It allows for transparent, consistent, and comprehensive independent evaluation and verification
of organic material content claims on products. It can be used as a business-to-business tool to give
companies the means to ensure that they are getting what they are paying for and selling.
Benefits of OCS Certification
Stakeholder Engagement
Customer satisfaction
Confident Communication
Verifying Organic Content
Credible Certification
Chain of Custody
Who can be certified OCS Certification?
Textile Manufacturing Company
Garment Manufacturing
Towel Manufacturers
Cotton
Clothing
Carpet
Cloth Printing
Suit
Footwear
Document required for OCS Certification
- System Manual
- System Procedure
- Policy
- Objectives
- Mission & Vision
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Checklist
- Forms
- Formats
- Records
The extent of Documented Information differs as per:
- Organization’s size
- Activities performed by the organization
- Processes undertaken by the Organization
- Products and services offered by the organization
- The complexity of processes undertaken
- Competence of persons involved
Role of Shamkris and Process of OCS Certification
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to effective system implementation in the organization. A simple and practical method of system implementation helps organizations increase business efficiency and sustainability. Shamkris supports 100% documentation to obtain an accreditation body of success in addition to enhanced performance.
The implementation process is described below:
Time Frame
Task
Process
Day 1
GAP Analysis
Certification Body
Selection
Cost Estimates
- Finding the GAP between existing system related to OCS requirements
- Selecting the appropriate certification Body
- Based on the scope of your business & certification Body you choose
Week 1
Developing Documents
- Management System Manual, Management System Procedures, Policy, Objectives, Forms etc.
- Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Week 4
Implementing Management System
- OCS Awareness training for the top management and staff
- Implementing a well-documented management system throughout the organization
Week 8
Internal Audit
MRM
CAPA
- Internal audits identifying nonconformities related to OCS requirements
- Management Review Meetings
- Corrective and Preventive Action plan for nonconformities
Week 10
Certification Body
Audit
N-C Closing
- Shamkris acts on your behalf and assists you in the third-party audit
- Closing of any nonconformities identified by the certification Body
Week 12
Certification Body
- OCS certificates issued for 1 years
- Transaction certificate issued for each certification
Year on Year
Yearly Compliance
- Support of Yearly documentation for audit
FAQ
The Organic Content Standard (OCS) applies to any non-food product containing 95-100 percent organic material. It verifies the presence and amount of organic material in a final product and tracks the flow of the raw material from its source to the final product.