Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™)
Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) sets a new benchmark for sustainability and regenerative agriculture. Developed by the Regenerative Organic Alliance, this certification builds on the USDA Organic standard and goes a step further by adding strict requirements for soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness.
With its holistic approach, ROC promotes farming practices that restore ecosystems, improve soil fertility, and protect both people and animals. Products carrying the ROC™ label are produced according to the highest standards of regenerative organic agriculture — going beyond sustainability toward true regeneration.
Soil Health: ROC™ supports farming methods that rebuild soil structure, capture carbon, and increase long-term resilience — such as cover cropping, composting, and reduced tillage.
Animal Welfare: The certification ensures that animals are raised under humane conditions, following pasture-based systems that allow natural behavior and promote wellbeing.
Social Fairness: ROC™ requires fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for farmers and workers throughout the supply chain.
Transparency and Credibility: ROC™ certification includes rigorous third-party audits to ensure that every certified operation meets the highest environmental, social, and ethical criteria.
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CERES conducts ROC™ audits worldwide, supporting producers and brands committed to regenerative practices and continuous improvement.
For more details about the Regenerative Organic Certified® standard, please visit the Regenerative Organic Alliance website
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