Organic Certifiers

What Organic Certifiers does

Organic Certifiers (OC) is a USDA-accredited organic certification agency founded in 1996 by Susan and Randolph Siple in Ventura County, California. The company provides certification services under the USDA National Organic Program across four scopes: Crop Producers (including grower groups), Livestock and Dairy Operations, Handlers/Processors (including cosmetics, brokers, and distributors), and Wild Crops. OC reviews Organic System Plans, conducts annual on-site inspections via contracted inspectors, and issues compliance decisions that allow clients to legally label and sell products as organic. The company was acquired by FoodChain ID in December 2023 and now operates as part of that global food safety, testing, and certification platform, with a mailing address in Fairfield, Iowa.

Revenue is generated through a recurring annual certification fee scaled to gross organic sales (with additional flat fees per added scope), plus separate annual inspection fees and inspector travel reimbursements. Pricing is quote-based, with an expedited 4-6 week certification option available for an additional fee. Each client is paired with a dedicated Certification Specialist for one-on-one guidance throughout the renewal cycle, which is repeated annually. OC claims California's 3rd largest organic certification agency status among an estimated 80 competing agencies and emphasizes a "sound and sensible" family-business approach emphasizing quick response times and reasonable information requests.

The company launched a new internal database platform called SupplyTrak in August 2025, providing clients with a web portal to view certification status, respond to notices, submit requests, and track approved documents. OC has also established an integration with QuickOrganics, a third-party application described as "TurboTax for Organic Certification" that streamlines Organic System Plan preparation. In 2025 the firm added a Director of Operations, Certification Program Manager, Inspection Program Coordinator, and two promoted Certification Program Supervisors. OC positions itself around regulatory expertise, customer service, and increasingly digital client workflows rather than proprietary AI or advanced technology.

Name

Organic Certifiers

Legal name

Organic Certifiers, Inc.

Website

https://www.organiccertifiers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Organic Certifiers is a USDA-accredited organic certification agency providing annual USDA NOP certification across crop, livestock, handler, and wild crop scopes, serving organic producers and processors in the United States, with recurring fees scaled to gross organic sales and a dedicated Certification Specialist model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Certification Services

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Certification Services (AFALAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI), Traceability & Chain-of-Custody Certification (Mass Balance, Segregation, Identity Preserved) (AFALAMAK)

Keywords

• Organic certification services
• USDA NOP certification
• Organic product certification
• Third-party certification
• Food safety certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Carpinteria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Certification Fees: Annual certification fee based on gross organic sales. Clients certified in multiple scopes pay a flat fee for each additional scope. Fees are being restructured to an organic sales model, removing acreage fees.
2. Inspection Services: Annual on-site inspection by contracted OC inspector to observe and report organic practices. Client responsible for inspection cost plus inspector travel expenses which vary based on location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Organic Certifiers is a USDA-accredited certification agency that reviews documentation, including the Organic System Plan (OSP), and conducts onsite audits to certify organic producers, handlers, and processors under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). The agency serves crop producers, livestock/dairy operations, handlers/processors (including cosmetics), and wild crop harvesters, with annual renewal cycles and dedicated Certification Specialists guiding each client.

Product overview

Organic Certifiers is a USDA-accredited organic certification agency offering USDA National Organic Program (NOP) certification services. The company provides certification for four main scopes: Crop Producers (including grower groups), Livestock/Dairy Operations, Handlers/Processors (including cosmetics), and Wild crops. The core certification product is supplemented by the SupplyTrak client portal for tracking certification status and requests, QuickOrganics app integration for completing Organic System Plans, product addition/removal services, export certificate services, and expedited certification options. All certifications must be renewed annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• USDA NOP Organic Certification USDA National Organic Program certification services for organic producers, handlers, and processors across four scopes: Crop Producers (including grower groups), Livestock/Dairy Operations, Handlers/Processors (including cosmetics, brand name owners, brokers, and distributors), and Wild Crops. Enables clients to legally sell, label, or represent products as organic.
• SupplyTrak Client Portal Client portal that allows certified clients to view certification status and requests, respond to Notices, submit new requests directly, and gain visibility of approved documents and ongoing updates.
• Expedited Certification Service Premium expedited certification option that completes the certification process in approximately 4-6 weeks for an additional fee, compared to the standard 2-3 month process.
• Export/Import Certificate Services Export and import certificate request processing service that supports clients engaged in international organic trade by issuing required organic export/import certificates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Certification process takes approximately 2-3 months (4-6 weeks expedited available)

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FoodChain IDcoreOthers · 1 December 2023In December 2023, Organic Certifiers was acquired by FoodChain ID, a global leader in food safety, testing, and certification. FoodChain ID is committed to ensuring a safe and transparent global food supply chain, offering comprehensive services including certification, testing, regulatory compliance, product development, commodity safety, packaging assistance, consulting, and training. This partnership strengthened OC's position and enhanced ability to serve clients across food and agriculture industries.
• QuickOrganicscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with QuickOrganics, creators of the TurboTax for Organic Certification app. Their app helps clients complete their Organic System Plan (OSP) and manage certification data. OC customers receive 50 discount codes offering 20% off annual subscription for QuickOrganics renewal dates. Webinar held November 12 to demonstrate the integration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ECOCERT: ECOCERT is a global organic and ecological certification body operating across multiple standards (USDA NOP, EU Organic, COSMOS) — a broader incumbent that competes with OC for U.S. processors seeking multi-standard certifications.
• NSF International: NSF International is a global public health and safety organization offering food safety, organic, and quality certifications — a broader incumbent with overlapping organic certification offerings and a wider testing/auditing portfolio.
• SCS Global Services: SCS Global Services is a long-established third-party certification body providing organic, sustainability, food safety, and quality certifications across multiple standards — broader portfolio than OC, but with overlapping organic certification services.

Direct peers

• Oregon Tilth: Oregon Tilth is a USDA-accredited organic certification agency with deep West Coast roots certifying crop, livestock, and processing operations — a direct peer to OC and one of the larger established organic certifiers.
• Quality Assurance International (QAI): QAI is a major USDA-accredited organic certifier serving food producers, processors, and retailers across North America — directly comparable to OC in scope, services offered, and customer segments (handlers, processors, and brand owners).
• CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers): CCOF is a USDA-accredited organic certification agency headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, certifying crops, livestock, processing, and handling operations — the most direct competitor to OC in the California organic certification market.
• Global Organic Alliance (GOA): GOA is a USDA NOP-accredited organic certification agency certifying farms and processors across the U.S., operating in the same accreditation regime and serving the same customer base as OC.
• Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO): PCO is a USDA-accredited organic certifier with a large certified operation base across the U.S. — directly comparable to OC in service model and accreditation, with a regional concentration in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic.
• Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA): MOSA is a USDA-accredited organic certification agency primarily serving farmers and processors in the Midwest, comparable to OC as a regional organic certifier with annual inspection and certification services.

Others

• FoodChain ID: FoodChain ID is the parent company that acquired OC in December 2023 and offers testing, certification, and regulatory compliance services — included as an ecosystem/parent participant, not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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