The Cotton made in Africa-Organic (CmiA-Organic) standard was developed on the initiative of The Aid by Trade Foundation in close cooperation with independent experts for standard development, organic cotton farmers, local actors, and Textile Exchange.
To be certified under the CmiA-Organic program, cotton must meet the criteria for both the Cotton made in Africa program and the Textile Exchange’s Organic Content Standard (OCS). This means that the cotton must be grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, and must meet strict social and environmental standards throughout the supply chain.
