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 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. 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. Canadian Clients Only
  • Canada Organic -Compliancy- Clients outside of Canada
  • European Union Equivalency - EU 834/2007 standards.
  • Bio Suisse  - Bio Suisse standards.
  • JAS  - 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

Ask and Expert 2.0 launches Dec 3

If you have a question about organic farming, you can use the Ask an Expert service at http://extension.org/ask, and you'll usually get an answer from Land Grant universities around the country within 48 hours. On December 3, 2012, changes are coming to the Ask an Expert Service. Both questioners and responders will be able to make their questions open to the public for comment, but they will also have the option to keep the questions private. In Ask an Expert, you can upload a photo, and provide additional information such as your location in order to get an appropriate answer. Ask your questions about organic agriculture at http://extension.org/ask.

Organic Seed Search Finder Database

or call: 309-736-0120

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. Winter  Bulk Order Deadline: August 15, 2013.



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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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