Gin Certification Application

Cotton gins interested in participating in the Certified Cotton Gin Program are encouraged to read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the Primary Certification sections of this site.

If your gin meets all of the criteria for Primary Certification, please fill out the application and submit it as instructed on the form. If you need help with the application or if you are unsure if you qualify, please contact a staff member using the contact information located under the 'About Us' tab.

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If your application is approved, you will be issued a Certificate and added to the membership roster. You will also be added to the program mailing list, which will alert you to program updates, marketing opportunities and training programs.

Throughout your membership, you will have the opportunity to opt in or out of our rating system. This portion of the program is entirely optional, but members are encouraged to participate because it provides valuable information to cotton buyers. Gins can pick and choose which categories they wish to be rated in and once they receive a rating, they can choose whether or not they would like to have that rating published by the program.

For more information, see the topics under 'Certification Levels' including the 'Ratings Overview' section.