OCal Certification Program

California’s official certification for specialty crops

What is the OCal Program?

Administered by the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), the OCal Certification Program establishes certification standards comparable to the USDA National Organic Program and registers certifiers to certify cannabis cultivation and distribution operations to OCal standards. This page will give you an overview of the program, resources, and links to help you get started with OCal certification or become a registered certifier.

What Does the OCal Seal Mean?

Builds Confidence in Certified Operations

Independent Third-Party Verification

California-Recognized Certification

Demonstrates Compliance with OCal Standards

How Certification Works

Learn About the OCal Program

Review Eligibility Requirements

Contact a Registered OCal Certifying Agent and Submit Your Application

Complete the Requirements for FinalReview and Approval

Ready to get certified? Contact any one of the two OCal Certifying Agents below:

CCOF

Envirocann

Official Certification Resources

The following resources are maintained by the California Department of Food & Agriculture and the USDA National Organic Program.

Guidelines for Organic Crop Certification

Organic Certification Guidelines Q&A

Become a Registered Certifier

Need More Information?

California Department of Food & Agriculture Acknowledgment

This landing page is provided as an informational resource to help prospective applicants learn about the OCal Certification Program. Official certification decisions and program administration are managed by the California Department of Food & Agriculture.

Visit Official OCal Website

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