
OCS – Organic Content Standard
OCS allows for verification of the presence and traceability of organic fibers in textile products. It certifies that the declared organic content comes from verified sources, although it does not evaluate industrial processes or subsequent social or environmental criteria. It is an accessible option for brands that work with organic inputs and want to highlight their commitment.

OCS – Organic Content Standard
About the standard
Developed by Textile Exchange, the OCS standard focuses exclusively on the traceability of organic content in the supply chain. Unlike GOTS, it does not impose chemical restrictions or social audits, making it simpler and more flexible. It is used to verify the presence and quantity of organic matter in a final product and traces the flow of raw materials from their origin to the final product.
Objectives
The goal of the Organic Content Standard (OCS) is to increase organic agricultural production through three key objectives:
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Provide the industry with a tool to verify the organic content of the products they purchase.
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Provide companies with a reliable tool to communicate organic content claims to the industry.
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To provide organic fiber producers with broad access to the global organic market for their products.
Scope
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OCS certification applies to all sites in the supply chain of organically grown content: first processor, manufacturing, packaging and labeling, storage, handling and shipping through the seller in the ultimate business-to-business transaction.
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OCS can be applied globally.
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OCS applies to sites in the supply chain of products not intended for consumption as food or feed.
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OCS applies to products containing at least 5% organically grown material, calculated as a percentage of the total product, excluding accessories and trimmings.
Categories
The standard is divided into 2 categories:
Why choose Control Union?
Control Union is one of the world’s leading textile certifiers. We have a team specialized in raw material traceability, digital tools, and control systems to facilitate organic content verification at multiple stages of the supply chain. We provide technical and operational support from application to labeling.

How can we help?
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