MCC is proud to present this exclusive online training program:

CLEAN GREEN Pre-Certification Training

The CLEAN GREEN CERTIFICATION Program is a non-conflicted third party Certification based on National Organic Program guidelines, used for the USDA “Organic” Certification Program, and other international guidelines for sustainable farming.

The Certification Program was developed by Chris Van Hook, a USDA “Organic” Certifier and attorney, in response to the USDA’s decision that medical cannabis was not eligible for the USDA Organic Certification Program.

CLEAN GREEN Certification includes the Certification of the crop production process and a separate Certification for the facility that is processing, handling, packing and labeling medicinal cannabis as Clean Green Certified.

Inspectors and certifiers for the CLEAN GREEN Certification Program include USDA inspectors and certifiers who work year round, throughout the State, inspecting agricultural production, process and handling.

Who is eligible for Clean Green Certification?

A Collective or Cooperative that is operating under California’s Medical Marijuana Program Act and registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit organization, may apply for Clean Green Certification of the Collective or Cooperative’s medicinal garden(s).

Collective or Cooperative operators, under California’s MMP, who want to have their Processing and Handling facility Certified in order to handle, package and label cannabis, from Clean Green Certified cultivators.

Individual Cultivating Members of a Cooperative or Collective, under California’s MMP, who are responsible for cultivating medicinal cannabis for Collective members who are unable to cultivate their own cannabis.

Free Pre-Certification Video

MCCDirectory.org offers a free Pre-certification Video that explains the Certification Program and the Application process for the Crop Production Certification and the Certification of the Processing and Handling Facility.

For more information, contact
Chris Van Hook, Director
Clean Green Certification Program
P.O. Box 1394 Crescent City
California, CA 95531
707-218-6979

Register here to view the Pre-Certification video at no charge

Please allow 1 1/2 hours to view the online CLEAN GREEN Pre-Certification Training lecture.

About the Instructor:

Chris Van Hook, a USDA Organic Certifier, developed the CLEAN GREEN Certification Program, including the Pre-Certification Training Program and Training Manual used in the training video.

Clean Green Certification, developed by Chris Van Hook, a California attorney and licensed USDA Organic Certifier, provides an independent third party Certification that the medicinal cannabis was grown, processed and handled in accordance with National Organic Program guidelines. As an attorney and CLEAN GREEN Certifier, Chris Van Hook follows procedures to insure confidentiality and protection of information provided for the purpose of Certification. Additional protocols have been added to address the particular concerns of the medical cannabis community.

Chris also assists growers in meeting Local, County, and State agricultural requirements that help to develop Local and State good will. These requirements vary from County to County.

CLEAN GREEN Certification:

For information regarding the CLEAN GREEN Certification Program, please contact:

Chris Van Hook
Director Clean Green Certification Program
P.O. Box 1394
Crescent City California, CA 95531
707-218-6979
Email: cleangreen@earthlink.net