A country must have national or local regulations or standards governing fur production in force before it can become approved for OA™ fur. Find out about the approval of OA™ producing countries >

The majority of the world's fur is sold through international auction houses. Since the programme was first introduced to the fur trade in December 2006, the international auction houses that are partners in the OA™ programme have been responsible for sorting OA™ fur, ensuring invoices clearly identify that it is OA™ and for distributing OA™ labels.

At this stage only OA™ fur sold through participating auction houses can attract the OA™ mark. The participation of other auction houses is in the pipeline and, in time it is anticipated that other distribution sources will be able to join the programme.

Buyers of OA™ skins from these auction houses are entitled to ask for and receive OA™ labels (or auction house brand labels with the OA™ integrated into the labels, if preferred). The OA™ labels and invoices accompany each other through the supply chain to the retailer. A garment or fur product can only be sold with an OA™ label if the fur is 100% OA™ fur.

The OA™ supply chain is audited and monitored by an independent agency to ensure compliance. Find out more about the monitoring process >

The OA™ mark thus enables consumers, designers and retailers to make informed choices with confidence.