The Accredited Certifiers Association, Inc. (ACA) is
a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization
created to benefit the USDA accredited organic
certifier community and the organic industry.
Our primary mission is to ensure the integrity of
organic certification in the United States. Purposes
include, developing uniform criteria for
implementation of the USDA National Organic Program, certifier training,
support and networking opportunities and being a
forum for discussion of issues impacting organic
certification.
Membership in the Accredited Certifiers
Association is open to
- all USDA accredited organic certification
agencies;
- certifying agencies applying for USDA
accreditation
- organic community members other than
certifying agencies
Our member services include:
- Bi-monthly newsletter, The ACA Guidewire
- News alerts
- Educational Activities
- Certifier Discussion Group
