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Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) logo
Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC)
United States · Tier 2 Trusted
China Organic (COFCC) logo
China Organic (COFCC)
China · Tier 1 Gold
Canada Organic Biologique logo
Canada Organic Biologique
Canada · Tier 1 Gold
What it meansA 'beyond organic' standard developed by the Regenerative Organic Alliance (Patagonia, Rodale Institute, Dr. Bronner's, others). Built on top of USDA Organic; adds soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness pillars.China's national organic certification under the Certification and Accreditation Administration. Mandatory on any product sold as '有机' (organic) in mainland China.The federal Canadian organic standard, mandatory on any agricultural product sold across provincial borders or imported as 'organic'.
ScopeSeveral categoriesFoodFood
Established201820052009
InspectionAnnual on-site by ROA-accredited certifierAnnual on-site by CNCA-accredited certifierAnnual on-site by CFIA-accredited certifier
Residue testingPer USDA NOPRequiredRisk-based, conducted by accredited certifiers
Guarantees
  • USDA Organic baseline (or equivalent) is a prerequisite.
  • Soil health: cover cropping, no-till or reduced-till, conservation crop rotation, compost.
  • Animal welfare: pasture-based, Five Freedoms, prohibits factory-farm conditions.
  • Social fairness: living wage, freedom of association, safe workplace, no forced or child labour.
  • Three tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold based on adoption depth.
  • ≥95% organic ingredients.
  • No synthetic pesticides, no GMOs.
  • Annual third-party certification.
  • Each certified product carries a unique 17-digit traceability code.
  • ≥95% organic ingredients (single-ingredient products: 100%).
  • No synthetic pesticides, no GMOs, no irradiation.
  • Annual third-party certification under the Canada Organic Regime.
Does NOT
  • Newer label (2018+) — supply still limited, mostly US brands.
  • Imported organic foods must be re-certified under the Chinese standard — overseas certifications alone are not accepted for the 有机 label.
  • Provincial sales-only operations are not legally required to carry it (though many do voluntarily).

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