Organic Plus Trust/Global Animal Partnership
ORGANIC PLUS TRUST, INC, (OPT) is a public benefit company dedicated to the improvement of human, livestock, and environmental health. OPT builds upon existing federal organic production and handling standards to meet growing business and consumer preferences.
OPEN-SOURCE PROGRAMS OPT's principal activity is the cooperative development of production and handling standards, and supply chain oversight mechanisms, that innovate upon existing requirements for certified organic operations and accredited certifying agents.
• OPT certification programs are open to any qualified entity;
• OPT accreditation is open to any federally accredited certifying agent;
• OPT standards are developed through transparent stakeholder processes;
• OPT program standards are open source. Find them on our website!
THE TRUST MARK. OPT programs are backed by a robust seal representing enhanced product attributes and advanced oversight mechanisms.
OPT GRASS-FED ORGANIC LIVESTOCK PROGRAM
GRASS-FED ORGANIC is the first ever, national, third party verified grass-fed certification program directly linked with organic certification. This seal is rapidly growing in recognition. We are excited to have you grow with us!
VERIFED Many organic certification agencies are accredited to the GRASS-FED ORGANIC standards. Accredited certifiers follow strict federal regulatory National Organic Program regulations. They build on this model to verify GRASS-FED ORGANIC.
TRUSTED Many stakeholder including organic certifiers, processors, farmers, nutritionist and industry representatives developed the standards and policies for GRASS-FED ORGANIC. You can be rest assured this standard was developed with integrity and strict protocols.
PREMIER PARTNERS
Find the GRASS-FED ORGANIC seal on products by leading Grass-fed, Organic brands: Organic Valley, Maple Hill Creamery and Natural by Nature, Alexandre Family Farm, and more!
Global Animal Partnership "G.A.P."
G.A.P. MISSION
To drive meaningful, continuous improvement of farm animal welfare through multilevel
standard development, application, and verification across the supply chain.