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Membership

Membership open to

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All accredited organic certification agencies

All NOP-accredited certification agencies are welcome to join the ACA. Membership cost is based on the number of certified operations of the certifier in the Organic Integrity Database.

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Certifying agencies applying for accreditation

Certification agencies in the process of applying for NOP accreditation are welcome to join as provisional members while their application is being processed. These members have access to our best practice documents and educational activities.

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Material review organizations

Material review organizations (MRO’s) are an important part of the organic chain. We welcome MRO’s to join as members and participate in our annual conference events and other educational opportunities.

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Organic community members other than certifying agencies

We value the input of our associate members who include organic inspectors, organic product producers and input providers, consultants working to support the mission of organic, and advocacy and trade organizations. We would love for your to share your expertise with our members.

Become a member

Welcome! We’re excited that you are interested in membership in the Accredited Certifiers Association (ACA). Membership in the ACA is open to all NOP-accredited organic certification agencies, certifying agencies applying for accreditation, material review organizations, and organic community members.

If you have questions about membership, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Associate Member

Open to organic community organizations and individuals other than certifying agencies with the following benefits:

  • News alerts
  • ACA Webinars
  • Working Groups participation with ACA approval
  • Sponsorship opportunities

from $175 per year

Pending Member

Open to certification agencies applying for accreditation with the following benefits:

  • News alerts
  • Educational Activities
  • Certifier Discussion Group participation
  • Working Groups participation
  • Voting Privileges

from $175 per year

Member

Open to accredited certifying agencies with the following benefits:

  • News alerts
  • Educational Activities
  • Certifier Discussion Group participation
  • Working Groups participation
  • Voting Privileges

from $165 per year

Our members include