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  ORGANIZATION NAME AND CONTACT INFO:
Guaranteed Organic Certification Agency (GOCA)
41911 5th Street
Temecula, CA 92590
Phone: 951.676.5154
Fax: 951.676.5156
URL: www.goca.ws
Email Contact: applications@goca.ws
 
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
HISTORY
Guaranteed Organic Certification Agency (GOCA) has been certifying organic products according to its own standards since 2001. The USDA National Organic Program was implemented October 21, 2002. GOCA's organic program must now certify that food products follow USDA's National Organic Program.

FUNDING
GOCA supports its organic program from certification fees.

STRUCTURE
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) accredits all organic certifiers. Changes made to the National Organic Program and its standards are made through the USDA. Changes to the GOCA organic program (not including standards) receive final approval from Charles Heermans.
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
GOCA does not have a Board of Directors. Decisions are made by Charles Heermans.
 
LABELS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION:
 
Guaranteed Organic Certification Agency
Label Category: Organic


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