International Certification Services, Inc. (ICS) provides certification services to agricultural operations and the food industry. 
Established in 1979 as Farm Verified Organic (FVO), ICS is one of the oldest organic certification agencies in the world.

Certification in Five Steps

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How We Streamline the Certification Process

Our Standards and Services

In February 2012 International Certification Services, Inc (ICS) was acquired by Integrated Management Information, Inc. (IMI Global), a leading provider of verification and Internet solutions for the agricultural/livestock industry.  ICS now operates as subsidiary of IMI Global. Learn more.
Together, ICS and IMI Global offer an unparalleled array of audit and technical services to benefit producers, processors, and retailers worldwide. We provide simple, cost effective solutions to companies looking to increase traceability, transition to niche markets, or seek multiple certifications.

ICS Provides:

  • Farm Verified Organic® certification - Meets NOP standards, IFOAM Family of Standards recognized, ISO 65 accredited for international markets.
  • USDA Organic certification - National Organic Program (NOP) standards, ISO 65 accredited.
  • Canada Organic certification - Canada Organic Regime (COR) standards.
  • Europe Organic certification - EU 834/2007 standards.
  • Bio Suisse certification - Bio Suisse standards.
  • JAS certification - Japan Agricultural Standard (JAS).
  • Gluten-Free certification - ICS Certified Gluten-Free (ICS-GF) standard.
  • Food Alliance certification - Comprehensive sustainability standards for products, production practices, and handling operations.

IMI Provides:

  • Where Food Comes From® - Retail & food service marketing and communication program
  • Food Systems Verified™ - Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) program, includes Safe Quality Food (SQF), British Retail Consortium (BRC), and other standards
  • USDA Process Verified for Livestock - Source and Age, Natural, Never Ever 3, Non-Hormone Treated, Grassfed
  • Verified Green™ - Sustainable agriculture practices
  • Third-party Verification of private standards, product and brand claims, internal quality program audits
  • Technical services and training

Helping You Understand Where Food Comes From

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Consumers have a growing interest in understanding where and how their food products are produced. They want to know the story behind their food, including information about the farm and family that produced it. The Where Food Comes From® program adds value to certification by connecting consumers to producers. 

Any certified client of ICS can create a Where Food Comes From® producer profile at no cost. Learn more at: wherefoodcomesfrom.com

Announcements

The ICS office will be closed May 28, 2012 for Memorial Day and July 4, 2012 for Independence Day. 

ICS Certified Organic Stickers
Our "State-Based" stickers are an easy and cost-effective way of promoting the origin of your certified organic products and increasing the credibility of your brand. Summer 2012 Bulk Order Deadline: September 26th.

USDA Organic Cost Share Programs
The Organic Certification Cost Share Programs reimburse eligible producers and handlers for a portion of the costs of organic certification. Organic farmers and processors are eligible for a reimbursement of 75% of their annual certification fee costs not to exceed $750 per scope.  The certification must be conducted by an organization accredited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The reimbursement program is for farmers receiving their initial certification or renewing their certification for the period of October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
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International Certification Services, Inc. 
301 5th Ave SE Medina, ND 58467 United States 
Tel: 701-486-3578 * Fax: 701-486-3580 * email: info@ics-intl.com
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