Regenerative Organic Certified ™️

No, this is an add-on certification to your organic certification. There are likely several factors (e.g. current production practices, supply chain requirements, cost) that would go into the decision to add this certification to your portfolio.

PCO makes every effort to bundle inspections when possible. Here are a few important things to keep in mind:

• If you are certified organic by PCO and wish to become ROC-certified, please note that you must submit an application to the Regenerative Organic Alliance as a first step. Upon approval of your application, PCO will coordinate your ROC inspection. For more information on how to apply, see the ROC website: https://regenorganic.org/apply/
• If you are already ROC-certified and wish to bundle your NOP and ROC inspections for the coming year, please let PCO as soon as possible. The earlier PCO knows of this additional inspection requirement the easier will be for us to bundle inspections. Therefore, please inform PCO about your ROC certification in your Annual Update or as soon as you attain certification.
• If you are a new applicant for organic certification, please be aware that it will likely not be possible to bundle your organic inspection with your ROC inspection.

Any operation who already holds NOP organic certification can apply for Regenerative Organic Certified™️ program.

There are two sets of costs associated with this certification. One is the cost and fee structure you must pay to Regenerative Organic Alliance. The other is the fee you pay to PCO as your certifying body:

You can find the amount for ROC™️ cost and fee structure here.

You can review PCO's cost by downloading our fee schedule.