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Verification

Third-party verification confirms your company is putting OCS principles into action as you work towards the goal of zero resin loss.

OCS Verification brings rigor and the highest level of credibility and transparency to a company’s resin loss prevention efforts. A requirement of OCS Blue and OCS Logistics membership, independent facility-level inspections confirm implementation of required management practices and continued progress toward the goal of zero resin loss.

Why Verification Matters

Through independent inspections, facilities demonstrate that resin loss prevention practices are being actively implemented – reinforcing the rigor of the program and supporting progress toward the shared goal of zero resin loss.

A Rigorious, Independent Review

During the verification inspection, trained third-party verifiers assess facility practices, documentation, and operational controls related to resin handling. This structured review confirms practices to prevent resin loss are in place and identifies opportunities to strengthen resin handling.

Strengthen Transparency

Facilities that successfully complete verification are publicly recognized through the OCS Verified Facility Registry. This recognition signals to customers, partners, and peers that your company has successfully demonstrated 25+ strategies to prevent resin loss have been implemented.

Increased Internal Alignment

Verification confirms that commitments made through the OCS Pledge are reflected in day-to-day operations. The process helps ensure teams across the facility are aligned around consistent procedures for preventing resin loss.

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In Their Own Words

Hear directly from OCS Blue and OCS Logistics members about how OCS Verification has accelerated their company’s progress towards zero resin loss.

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Ray Hufnagel

President & CEO at Plastics Express, OCS Logistics member

The OCS Verification program has strengthened accountability, improved operational discipline, and supported our environmental goals at Plastic Express. It reinforces our commitment to responsible resin handling and continuous improvement across our network.

Michele Barney

Wyandotte Site Director at BASF Performance Materials Division, OCS Blue Member

The OCS Verification Program has helped our Wyandotte site sharpen the daily practices that minimize resin loss. It supports our environmental goals and reflects our proactive approach to safety, environmental protection, and strong operational discipline.

Daniel Montgomery

Plant Manager at Inteplast Group-XF Films, OCS Blue Member

I was truly amazed by the employee participation in the OCS Verification Program. Employees realized not only the environmental impact but also the impact the system was having on the work environment. Employees were offering improvement proposals that added to the overall improvement of the plant resin control processes, which made the OCS Verification Program a real value-added program for the plant.

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Membership Categories Requiring
OCS Verification

OCS Verification is a requirement for select membership categories, exclusively available to OCS Blue and OCS Logistics members.

OCS Blue

For material suppliers and processors, OCS Blue Verification applies a rigorous model to demonstrate that your facilities are successfully implementing a robust suite of resin loss prevention practices.

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OCS Logistics

For transportation and service providers, OCS Logistics Verification applies a rigorous model to prevent resin loss to the critical “middle” of the supply chain, reinforcing your role as a trusted partner.

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OCS Verification Management Practice Sections

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Commit to Making Zero Resin Loss a Priority

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Assess Facility Situation, Risks, and Opportunities

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Create and Publish Internal Procedures Towards Zero Plastic Resin Loss

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Provide Employee Training and Accountability for Spill Prevention, Containment, Clean-Up and Disposal

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Audit OCS Blue or OCS Logistics Management Practices Regularly

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Encourage Partners to Prevent Resin Loss and Join OCS and OCS Blue

A Growing Network of Verified Facilities

From material suppliers and processors to trucking terminals and warehouses, facilities across the U.S. are verifying their resin loss prevention practices. Explore the OCS Verified Facility Registry to see which companies are leading the way.

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Become an OCS Verifier

If you and your organization are interested in conducting OCS Verification inspections, learn how to become an OCS Verifier.

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OCS Verification Resources

OCS Blue Verification Framework

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OCS Blue Verification Guide

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Guide to OCS Logistics Verification

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OCS Logistics Verification Framework

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The Latest OCS News

Celebrating the 2025 OCS Difference Maker Award Recipients

April 23, 2026

Celebrate the 2025 OCS Difference Maker Award recipients recognized at OCS CON in Indianapolis for advancing Operation Clean Sweep and the goal of zero plastic resin loss.

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OCS Storm-Ready Strategies: Safeguarding Plastic Resin Operations from Natural Disasters

December 22, 2025

Pedro De Filippo VannucciProgram Coordinator, Sustainability & Environment Resin facilities are exposed to potential environmental risks in the […]

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Celebrating the 2024 OCS Difference Maker Award Recipients

June 2, 2025

At the inaugural OCS CON in 2024, more than one hundred attendees gathered to celebrate the first-ever OCS Difference Maker Award recipients — Brittany […]

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Operation Clean Sweep Announces OCS Logistics Verification Program

January 30, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 30, 2025) — The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) have announced the launch of […]

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OCS Blue Verification: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the 2024 Launch

July 27, 2023

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