What OCACIA does

OCACIA is a French non-profit association (Association déclarée) operating as a third-party certification body for the agricultural and agri-food sector. Founded in 2002 and headquartered at 118 rue de la Croix Nivert in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, the organization holds COFRAC accreditation N°5-0063, INAO approval FR-BIO-20, and Ministry of Agriculture approval (since March 1, 2013). These regulatory credentials authorize OCACIA to issue legally recognized certifications across the French quality and origin framework. The organization operates with approximately 35 employees and a network of regional partners across France.

OCACIA's service portfolio spans more than fifteen certification schemes organized into three core lines: Agricultural Sector certifications (SIQO labels including Label Rouge, IGP/AOP, Organic Farming/AB, Product Conformity Certification, GlobalG.A.P); Farm Practices certifications (HVE environmental levels 2 and 3, CE2+ eco-regime access, 2BSvs sustainability for biomass/biofuels and methanization, phytosanitary product certification, Plante bleue horticulture, Fleur de France); and Business Organization certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 management systems). Recent product evolution has tracked French and EU regulatory shifts — most notably extending 2BSvs to biogas/methane units (December 2023), launching HVE Version 4 (January 2023) and CE2+ (March 2023) tied to the CAP eco-regime, and updating HVE Control Plan to v4.2 (May 2024).

The revenue model is professional services fees on a quote-based, multi-year contract basis, with pricing varying by certification type, farm size, and audit complexity. OCACIA pursues a sales-led go-to-market focused on the French domestic market, leveraging industry events, professional network referrals, and regulatory recognition (COFRAC, INAO) as primary channels. Strategic partnerships with TÜV Nord Integra (GlobalG.A.P), Bureau Veritas (2BSvs referent body), and VAL'HOR (Plante bleue) extend scheme coverage. The organization is governed by independent certification committees and employs qualified sector-specialized auditors. No public revenue, parent company, or external equity sponsorship is disclosed.

Name

OCACIA

Legal name

Association OCACIA

Website

https://ocacia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OCACIA is a French non-profit certification body accredited by COFRAC and approved by INAO and the Ministry of Agriculture. It certifies agricultural producers, cooperatives, processors, and distributors across France in organic farming, Label Rouge, HVE, GlobalG.A.P, 2BSvs, and phytosanitary standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Accredited Certification Bodies (CBs) – ISO 22000/FSSC 22000/BRCGS/SQF (AFALACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS) (AFALACAI), Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI), Regulatory Compliance, Permitting & Audit Readiness (Food Safety, Environmental, Labor) (AFACAJAE), Animal Welfare Auditing, Compliance & Certification Services (Non-testing Lab) (AFAEALAN)

Keywords

• Agricultural certification services
• Organic farming certification
• Quality assurance audits
• Food product compliance
• Environmental certification schemes

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: Revenue generated from certification service fees for agricultural and food products. Services include organic farming certification, Label Rouge, Protected Designation of Origin, product compliance certification, GlobalG.A.P, environmental certifications (HVE, CE2+, 2BSvs), and phytosanitary product certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OCACIA is a French non-profit certification body (Association déclarée) that delivers independent third-party audits and certifications for agricultural and agri-food products. Its portfolio spans organic farming (AB), Label Rouge, Protected Designation of Origin (IGP/AOC/AOP), Product Conformity Certification (CCP), GLOBALG.A.P., HVE environmental certification, 2BSvs biomass/biofuel sustainability, phytosanitary product certification, Plante Bleue and Fleur de France horticulture standards, NF V 25-111/112 potato standards, CE2+ eco-regime certification, and ISO 9001/14001 management systems.

Product overview

OCACIA is a COFRAC-accredited and INAO-approved certification body operating a comprehensive portfolio of agricultural and agri-food certification services. The portfolio comprises three core service lines: (1) Agricultural Sector certifications covering SIQO (Label Rouge, IGP, Organic Farming AB), Product Conformity Certification, and GLOBALG.A.P.; (2) Farm Practices certifications including Environmental/HVE levels, 2BSvs sustainability scheme, Phytosanitary certification, and Plante Bleue/Fleur de France horticultural certifications; and (3) Business Organization certifications including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems. Additional offerings include NF V 25-111/25-112 potato standards, CE2+ eco-regime access certification, and training services. OCACIA delivers certifications through independent committees across the French territory for producers, cooperatives, processors, distributors, and agricultural enterprises.

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Products and services

• Agricultural Sector Certification (Filières Agricoles) Certification services for agricultural sectors covering market access, product valuation, and consumer guarantees, including SIQO (Official Signs of Quality and Origin), Product Conformity Certification (CCP), and GLOBALG.A.P. Targeted at French agricultural sectors and enterprises.
• Farm Practices Certification (Pratiques Agricoles) Specialized certification services for farmers, producer groups, cooperatives, and production companies recognizing good agricultural practices, including environmental and phytosanitary certifications.
• Organic Farming Certification (Agriculture Biologique / AB) Full-cycle organic certification meeting EU Regulation 2018/848 requirements, covering plant products, animal products, and processed products for producers, processors, distributors, importers, and restaurateurs.
• Label Rouge Certification

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TÜV Nord IntegracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for GlobalG.A.P certification services, combining OCACIA's French market expertise with TÜV Nord Integra's international certification capabilities.
• VAL'HORcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Plante bleue (Blue Plant) certification, the French certification scheme for environmental responsibility in horticulture and garden center sectors.
• Bureau VeritascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBureau Veritas serves as Referent Body for the 2BSvs (Biomass Biofuels Sustainability) scheme, with OCACIA as an approved certification body.
• OGAMminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWeb development partner providing digital infrastructure and online services for OCACIA's certification management systems.
• INAOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved by INAO (Institut National de l'Origine et de la Qualité) for organic farming certification and other quality labels under French agricultural policy.
• COFRACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited by COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation) under accreditation N°5-0063, demonstrating compliance with international standards for certification bodies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Control Union Certifications: Global certification body active in organic, sustainability, and biofuel (2BSvs, RED II) verification. Directly overlaps with OCACIA's 2BSvs and organic certification services in the French and European markets.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant that acts as the Referent Body for the 2BSvs scheme where OCACIA is an approved CB. Overlaps with OCACIA across agricultural, food, and biofuel sustainability certification schemes, but offers a much broader portfolio including marine, industrial, and ESG services.
• TÜV Nord Integra: International certification body partnered with OCACIA for GlobalG.A.P. services. Competes in agricultural quality and food safety certification while also serving industrial, energy, and management system standards across Europe.
• Afnor Certification: French accreditation and certification body offering ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and product certification. Overlaps with OCACIA on ISO management system certifications for SMEs and agribusiness.
• SGS: Global leader in testing, inspection, and certification with significant agricultural and food certification operations. Overlaps with OCACIA on ISO management systems, sustainability, and food safety audits, but at much larger scale and international reach.

Direct peers

• Agrocert: French INAO-approved certification body focused on organic farming and SIQO schemes. Competes with OCACIA in the French agricultural certification market with overlapping scheme portfolios.
• Ecocert: French-headquartered accredited certification body specializing in organic, fair-trade, and sustainability certifications. Directly competes with OCACIA in organic farming (AB) certification and other agricultural quality scheme verifications across France.
• Qualisud: French accredited certification body providing SIQO (Label Rouge, IGP, AOC/AOP), organic farming, and product conformity certification. Directly competes with OCACIA across agricultural sectors in France.
• Certipaq: French accredited certification body delivering organic farming, Label Rouge, AOC/AOP, and CCP certifications. Directly competes with OCACIA in the same SIQO schemes under INAO oversight in France.

Others

• VAL'HOR: French interprofessional organization for horticulture that owns the Plante Bleue certification referenced by OCACIA as a partner. Comparable as a horticultural certification scheme owner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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