ICS developed the FVO program to meet organic regulations in U.S. and international markets. FVO is the only IFOAM accredited organic certification offered in the U.S.

• Meets the requirements of the USDA National Organic Program as well as additional international requirements. 
  
• IFOAM Accreditation -- world wide recognition with use of the IFOAM seal; acceptance by international IFOAM Accredited certifiers.
  
• ISO 65 Accredited -- required in some markets.
  

_ICS provides premium certification services for operators seeking basic USDA Organic certification. 

• Compliance with USDA Organic regulations
  
• Easy certificate acceptance of other certifiers (all certifiers operate to the same basic requirements)
• Dedicated customer care specialists provide excellent customer service
• ISO 65 Accredited -- required in some markets.

_ICS is accredited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to certify organic products in Canada, under the Organic Products Regulations, 2009.
In 2009 the CFIA signed an equivalency agreement with the USDA regarding acceptance of the National Organic Program as equivalent to the Canadian Organic Regime.
The equivalency agreement means that certified organic products in the United States can be sold as organic in Canada, and vice-versa.

For more information visit the Canadian Organic Regime, or the International Organic Accreditation Service.

The ICS Certified Gluten-Free Standard can assist consumers in making informed dietary choices that avoid gluten in the foods they purchase and consume. Manufacturers and brands may use this standard to label products in the market as Certified Gluten-Free.