• The Regenerative Organic Certified® framework offers a holistic verification for farms around the world with strict requirements for Soil Health, Animal Welfare, and Social Fairness. There are three levels to certification: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. All operations seeking Regenerative Organic Certified® for the first time will enter the program at a Bronze level. As a standard that verifies both practices and outcomes, producers are expected to phase in more regenerative practices over time and “level up” approximately every 5 years. For more details about what the standard covers, check out the Regenerative Organic Certified framework here. 

• Agricultural producers who are already certified to the USDA, EU, or Canadian Organic Programs are eligible to apply for Regenerative Organic Certified®. Additional third-party verified certifications may be required depending on an operation’s activities, geographic location, and certification level. For a list of required baseline certifications, please click here. 
• For brands seeking licensing to sell Regenerative Organic Certified® products, more information can be found on Regenerative Organic Alliance’s Brand Licensing page. 

The Regenerative Organic Certified® application process is managed by Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA), so interested applicants need to first apply online with them. Then, the Regenerative Organic Alliance will create a specialized Regenerative Organic System Plan for applicants to complete. Once ROA has conducted an initial review, they will assign the applicant to a qualified certifier for on-site inspection and final review – make sure to select Quality Certification Services as your chosen certifier!

• QCS offers pricing for both stand-alone and bundled Regenerative Organic Certified® certification. Please contact QCS for an explanation of our fee structure and an estimate of the cost of certifying your operation. QCS is happy to offer combined inspections for USDA or EU Organic and Regenerative Organic Certified® which can present a significant cost and time savings.

With many ‘regenerative’ claims on the market, it can be difficult to know what stands behind a certification seal. Regenerative Organic Certified® sets itself apart by being a fully transparent, third-party verified standard that builds upon federally regulated organic standards. It focuses on all aspects of a thriving agricultural system: the soil, animals, and people. To learn more about the standard, visit Regenerative Organic Alliance’s website.