Bio Suisse is a label created in 1981 by the association of Swiss Organic Agriculture Organisations. It certifies that a product is fully organic and produced in Switzerland, with more than 90% of the raw materials coming from Switzerland. It also indicates natural diversity on an organic farm, zero use of chemically synthesized pesticides or fertilizers, genetic engineering, or unnecessary additives, non-aggressive processing of foodstuffs, and inspection of organic production and processing.

In Switzerland, more than 1,050 firms are licensed to process organic raw materials according to Bio Suisse standards. Each product bearing the signature bud label will also show the name of the licensee and the certification body. This guarantees that all Bio Suisse products come from inspected sources and have met rigorous quality requirements.                                       

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Organic (Bio Suisse)

Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) is a seafood-specific certification program that addresses the four key areas of sustainability (environmental, social, food safety, and animal health welfare), covering the entire seafood production chain.

BAP is one of the most comprehensive and best-known certification systems for ensuring the sustainability of aquaculture products. A four-star certification indicates that the entire system—from feed mill to hatchery and from farm to processing plant—complies with BAP’s standards.                                                                                                            

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Best Aquaculture Practices

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a non-profit, multistakeholder governance group that promotes better standards in cotton farming and practices across more than 20 countries. BCI exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment, and better for the sector’s future.

The Better Cotton Standard System is a holistic approach to sustainable cotton production that covers all three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. From the principles and criteria to the monitoring mechanisms, every element of the certification supports the Better Cotton Standard System and the credibility of the BCI.                                        

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Better Cotton Standard

BRCGS, is an international Food Safety Management Systems standard, and is one of the GFSI recognized certification schemes. It contains requirements for food processors to follow to build an effective food safety management system. There are also editions of the standard for food packaging manufacturers, storage and distribution and now agent and brokers.

In 2019, the BRC (British Retail Consortium) rebranded as BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance of Global Standards).                                                                                                                    

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BRCGS Food Safety Certified

FLOCERT is the organization that audits and certifies Fairtrade Standards for producers and traders all around the world since 2003. They offer customized assurance solutions to organizations that are focused on improving the living conditions of farmers and workers in global supply chains and are openly committed to operating in a sustainable way.

Organizations with this certification for their whole supply chain—from farming and production of raw materials, all the way to the packaged product—adhere to the integrity of Fairtrade and can display the prestigious Fairtrade Mark on their products.                                                                                                                                        

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ACO Certification Ltd, previously known as Australian Certified Organic, is Australia’s largest certifier for organic and biodynamic produce, with over 30 years of experience working in the organic industry.

The certification ensures compliance with national and international production standards, traces all products back to their point of origin, and facilitates the marketing of organic produce on both domestic and international markets with trust, transparency, and market advantage.                                                                                                           

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Organic (Australian Certified)

California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-accredited organic certifying agency and trade association. Formed in 1973, CCOF was the first organic certification entity in the United States.

This organization promotes and supports organic food and agriculture through a premier organic certification program, trade support, producer and consumer education, and political advocacy, all carried out by three different branches of the organization. The CCOF Certification Services branch provides a variety of cost-effective organic programs that certify farms, livestock operations, processors, retailers, private labelers, and restaurants, ensuring organic integrity from farm to fork.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |


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Organic (CCOF)

The Vegan Awareness Foundation is a nonprofit organization that administers the Certified Vegan logo.

Distributed and recognized globally, the Certified Vegan Logo is a registered trademark for products that do not contain meat, fish, fowl, animal byproducts including silk or dyes from insects, eggs or egg products, milk or milk products, honey or honey bee products, or known animal-derived GMOs. In addition, the products must not employ animal testing at any stage of production.     

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Vegan (Vegan Action)

The Fair Trade certification is a product certification system offered by Fair Trade USA®. It monitors the buying and the selling of a product up to the point of consumer packaging and labeling. 

The Fair Trade Certified seal on a product means you can be sure it adheres to rigorous social, environmental, and economic standards. The people making Fair Trade Certified goods work in safe conditions, protect the environment, build sustainable livelihoods, and earn additional money to empower and uplift their communities.                                                            

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Fair Trade Certified

The Foundation FSSC 22000 manages the FSSC 22000 Scheme, which is a certification for food safety management systems along the entire food supply chain of an organization. It received full recognition in 2010 from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), demonstrating that it meets the highest global standards for the food industry.
 
The FSSC 22000 Scheme consists of three components: ISO 22000, sector-specific PRPs (Pre-Requisite Programs), and additional requirements to ensure consistency and integrity. Besides these three components, there is a FSSC 22000-Quality option based on the additional requirements of ISO 9001.                                                                                               

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FSSC 22000

Choose Cruelty Free is Australia's only independent body certifying cosmetics, personal care, and household care items that have not been tested on animals. They also created, copyrighted and trademarked the Not Tested on Animals Rabbit Logo.

Certified brands are listed on the Choose Cruelty Free List, a free resource distributed in print and digital form to empower consumers to make informed choices.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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Choose Cruelty Free

The Non-GMO Project is one of the United State´s third-party verification programs for non-GMO food and products. It is dedicated to building and protecting a non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) food and product supply chain, supporting environmentally sustainable food production.

When you see the Non-GMO Project Verified mark on products, it means the ingredients in the product contain no or less than 0.9% genetically modified/engineered organisms, and in the case of animals, the animal feed contains less than 5% GMO material. Furthermore, Non-GMO Verified facilities comply with a cleaning procedure and keep GMO and non-GMO ingredients separate.               

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Non-GMO (Non-GMO Project)

Canada Organic is the certification required for producers and brands that want to use the Canada Organic logo and commercialize organic products within Canada and internationally. The certification system helps ensure the integrity of organic products from field to table in line with the Canadian Organic Standards (COS) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

The Canada Organic logo indicates that a product contains a minimum of 95% of organic ingredients. The certification also requires environmental protection, conservation of soil fertility, preservation of biodiversity, respect for natural cycles and animal welfare, absence of chemical and synthetic products, absence of GMO, and transparent labelling for consumers.                       

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Organic (Biologique/Organic Canada)

JAS (Japan Agricultural Standards) are the Japanese organic standards since 2002. Products with this label have been inspected and certified by a Japanese or foreign organization registered with the Ministry of Agriculture of Japan (MAFF). JAS certification can apply to all food and feed products, except wine, spirits, and aquaculture products.

Within the U.S. and Canada, the CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) offers the Global Market Access (GMA) program for Japan, which ensures that products imported and exported between these countries are organic.                                                                                                                                                                        

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Organic (JAS)

NASAA Certified Organic (NCO) is a subsidiary of the National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia (NASAA). It provides certification services to the organic industry, in Australia and internationally.

NASAA’s Organic and Biodynamic Standard covers the organic supply chain—from producers, processors, and input manufacturers to wholesale and retail operations—ensuring organic integrity “from paddock to plate.” When you see the NASAA Organic Label on a product, you can be sure that it is certified to the highest standard available in Australia, one of the most respected standards in the world.

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Organic (NASAA)

Organic is a widespread and common certification for producers of organic food and agricultural products. Certified organic products are those which have been produced, stored, processed, handled, and marketed in accordance with specific standards labeled as organic by a certification body. This label applies to the production process, not the quality of the product.

The main requirements for an organic certification generally include the avoidance of synthetic chemical inputs (such as fertilizer, pesticides, antibiotics, and food additives), irradiation, and genetically modified organisms; and specific requirements for feed, housing, and breeding of livestock.                                                                                            

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Organic (Other)

GLOBAL G.A.P. is a trademark and a set of standards for Good Agricultural Practices (G.A.P.). The GLOBAL G.A.P. certification is available for three scopes of agricultural production: crops, livestock, and aquaculture.

GLOBAL G.A.P.'s objective is to produce safe and sustainable agricultural goods worldwide by developing and implementing farm assurance systems that are based on facts and recognized across the supply chain.                                                                                                                                                                                     

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Global G.A.P.

The Global Markets Programme is a program launched in 2008 by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). It is a stepwise pathway towards GFSI-recognised certification for small or less developed companies that lack food safety systems or wish to improve them. Organizations involved in this program are developing effective food safety management systems through a systematic, continuous improvement process. 

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Global Markets Programme

ISO 9001 is a certification created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is the international standard for a Quality Management System (QMS) and is based on various QMS principles, including a strong customer focus, strong top management, a process approach, and continual improvement.
 
This certification indicates that the organization provides consistent, quality products and services.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

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ISO 9001

How are Producers Select Commodities qualified?Producers Select has a set of requirements which encompass:
Producer and Processor Networks (no third-party traders, Brands, Brokers)
Executed Sales Representation Agreement
Commercial Volumes Available
Organic Certification
StoryBird Product Profile
Producers Select MRV+
See Below
Commercial requirements include but are not limited to:
Product name
Specifications sheet(s)
Minimum Order Quantity
Country of Origin
Pricing
Freight/Transportation Incoterms and location
Payment Terms (may be negotiated later)
Lead time
Packaging Types
Shipping specifications, units per pallet & container
Certificates (including GMO,OG, ROC, Fairtrade, etc)
Processing facility details
Food Safety-Current third party audit & certificate
Allergen Statement
FDA Bioterrorism Registration Statement (U.S.)
Samples upon request

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Organic is a widespread and common certification for producers of organic food and agricultural products. Certified organic products are those which have been produced, stored, processed, handled, and marketed in accordance with specific standards labeled as organic by a certification body. This label applies to the production process, not the quality of the product.

The main requirements for an organic certification generally include the avoidance of synthetic chemical inputs (such as fertilizer, pesticides, antibiotics, food additives), irradiation, and genetically modified organisms; and specific requirements for feed, housing, and breeding of livestock.                                                                                            

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PrimusGFS

In 2018, UTZ merged with Rainforest Alliance to address the critical challenges of climate change, deforestation, poverty, and social inequity. It is their shared mission to, “build a future in which nature is protected and biodiversity flourishes; where farmers, workers, and communities prosper; and where sustainable land use and responsible business practices are the norm.”
 
UTZ certification shows consumers that products have been sourced, from farm to shop, in a sustainable manner. To become certified, suppliers must follow the UTZ Code of Conduct with regards to better farming methods, working conditions, and care for nature.
 
The new Rainforest Alliance 2020 Certification Program defines their Sustainable Agriculture Standard, along with assurance and technology systems, which are designed to support the two million farmers and thousands of businesses working to build more sustainable agriculture and responsible supply chains.     |


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Rainforest Alliance

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil is a non-profit organization that unites stakeholders from the seven sectors of the palm oil industry—oil palm producers, processors or traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks/investors, and environmental and social NGOs—to develop and implement global standards for sustainable palm oil.

Organizations with the RSPO certification follow the Roundtable’s global guidelines for sustainable palm oil production.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil

Salmon-Safe is a U.S. third-party certification program that recognizes responsible, eco-friendly management practices on agricultural and urban lands to protect Pacific salmon habitat and enhance water quality.

Based on Salmon-Safe's certification process, an operation can use the Salmon-Safe ecolabel when its impact on the aquatic ecosystem is assessed and it has taken positive actions to conserve the natural habitats and ecosystems, including protecting water quality, maintaining watershed health, and restoring the habitat.                                                                   

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Salmon Safe

The SA8000 Standard is the world’s leading social certification program. It provides a holistic framework allowing organizations of all types, in any industry and in any country, to demonstrate their dedication to the fair treatment of workers. Created by Social Accountability International (SAI), it has led the industry for over 20 years. 

Organizations with this certification comply with standards regarding child labor, forced or compulsory labor, health and safety, freedom of association and right to collective bargaining, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, remuneration, and management system. SA8000 applies a management-systems approach to social performance and emphasizes continual improvement—not checklist-style auditing.

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Social Accountability International SA8000

The Soil Association is the UK’s leading membership charity and organic certifier offering a huge range of organic and sustainable certifications for food, farming, catering, health and beauty, textiles, and forestry.

Organizations certified by the Soil Association and products carrying the Soil Association label comply with the European Union (EU) Organic Regulation and go further in key areas such as animal welfare, protecting human health, and safeguarding the environment.                                                                                                                             

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Soil Association Certified Organic

The Safe Quality Food (SQF) is a program created by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of the Food Industry Association (FMI). It is a rigorous and credible food safety and quality program that is recognized by retailers, brand owners, and food service providers worldwide.

Approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), the SQF Code meets the needs of all suppliers in the food industry with an emphasis on the systematic application of HACCP for control of food-quality hazards and food safety in every sector of the food supply chain–from the farm all the way to retail stores.                                                                          

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The Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) partnership promotes safe, lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing around the world. It certifies factories according to the Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production Principles. WRAP was established in 2000 by the American Apparel and Footwear Association, and in 2018 became the association’s official Corporate Social Responsibility partner.

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Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production (WRAP)

Agriculture Biologique (AB) is France's national label for organic products since 1985. All products with this certification contain more than 95% organic components, are produced or processed within the European Union, and are certified by one of the inspection bodies accredited according to EN 45011.

L'Agence Bio began managing and promoting the AB organic certification in 2008.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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Organic (Agriculture Biologique)

The BIO certification sets guidelines for organic production within Germany. This label guarantees that the production methods respect the environment and its rhythm, without using chemical substances. It also guarantees the protection of biodiversity, the environment, and human health.

Thanks to the state-approved organic seal introduced in 2001, organic products can be identified at a glance. This seal identifies products produced and inspected according to the EU regulations for organic farming, mainly indicating that at least 95% of ingredients of agricultural origin come from organic farming.                                                                       

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Organic (Bio, Germany)

The Certified Paleo standards and label was developed and trademarked by The Paleo Foundation to identify food products that meet the general standards of the paleo diet. This certification indicates that products are free of grains, legumes, dairy, artificial coloring, artificial preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and artificial flavor enhancers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

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Paleo (Paleo Foundation)

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Free Range

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW
A Greener World (AGW) has the most rigorous standards for farm animal welfare and environmental sustainability across the globe. Our Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW standards have been developed in collaboration with scientists, veterinarians, researchers and farmers across the globe to maximize practicable, high-welfare farm management with the environment in mind.

Covering all major farmed livestock and poultry, our standards are proven to be achievable in the vast majority of farm situations, and we update them regularly to incorporate new research or to reflect “best practice.” The basic premise of all our standards is that animals must be able to behave naturally and be in a state of physical and psychological well-being, and that the way we raise our animals, the nutritional quality of the food they produce, and the impact of the farming system on the environment are all intrinsically linked.

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Certified Animal Welfare Approved

Certified Grassfed by AGW is an optional, additional accreditation for Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW (AWA) farmers and ranchers to certify they are also raising animals according to a grassfed feeding protocol. Certified Grassfed by AGW is only available to farms that also meet the existing AWA high-welfare and environmental standards for the species concerned.

Certified Grassfed by AGW is the only grassfed label claim in the U.S. and Canada that requires farms to provide their animals with a 100% grass and forage diet and meet a range of practical and trusted farm environmental standards and high-welfare welfare standards from birth through to slaughter.

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Certified Grassfed by AWG

Humane Farm Animal Care DBA Certified Humane® is a registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit certification organization headquartered in the Metropolitan Washington DC area and dedicated to improving the lives of farm animals in food production from birth through slaughter.

The goal of the program is to improve the lives of farm animals by expanding consumer awareness, driving the demand for kinder and more responsible farm animal practices.

When you see the Certified Humane® Raised & Handled logo on a product you can be assured that the food products have come from operations that meet precise, objective standards for farm animal treatment.

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Certified Humane Raised and Handled

Fair for Life (FFL) is a certification program for fair trade and responsible supply chains created in 2005.
 
This certification indicates and ensures good practices along the supply chain, accountability for each FFL-certified operation to act sustainably, action steps to strengthen business relationships between suppliers and buyers, support to tailored development projects for producers and workers, and transparent communication of operations to customers and stakeholders.                  

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Fair for Life

Made Safe is the United State’s first nontoxic seal for everyday products–from baby and personal care to household and beyond. Products carrying this seal are a step ahead in creating a healthy, sustainable product marketplace. 

The Made Safe screening process and certification ensures that all raw ingredients used to make a product are deemed safe and have been vetted by an independent third party to confirm that none of the ingredients are known to harm human health. Essentially, the certification indicates that a product is safe to use on babies, bodies, or homes.                                           

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MADE SAFE®

ANDI del Futuro is the guild of entrepreneurs of the National Association of Entrepreneurs of Colombia - ANDI.

It offers its members voice and representation in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, in addition to providing tools that facilitate the process of business acceleration.

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ANDI del Futuro

Trustea is an Indian sustainability code and verification system for the tea sector. The trustea code supports sustainability across the tea value chain by improving productivity and quality and maintaining safety standards. It supports smallholders and estates in improving growing practices and scale of production, farm organization, processing, new technologies and supply chain development.

As one of the largest global producers and consumers of tea, India is at the center of the tea industry. Changes to the sector over the years have led to challenges regarding working conditions, farmer health and wellness, and inconsistent tea quality. Trustea works to address these issues.                                                                                                 

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Trustea

Together with our partners, the ASC runs an ambitious programme to transform the world's seafood markets and promote the best environmental and social aquaculture performance.

We work to incentivize farms to follow the best environmental and social processes, to increase the availability of certified responsibly produced seafood in the marketplace, and to allow consumers to know they are making the best seafood choice and support farmers who share their commitment to conservation and the rights of workers.

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ASC Certified

Kosher is a certification that ensures the product’s ingredients, production facility, and actual production have no trace of non-kosher substances, according to Jewish law. A Kosher Certified logo assures that both the actual product and its production comply with a strict policy of kosher food laws, including cleanliness, purity, and quality.

In general terms, Kosher products exclude certain animals, such as pork and rabbit, eagle and owl, catfish and sturgeon, fowl and fish, most insects, and any shellfish or reptile. In addition, kosher species of meat and fowl must be slaughtered in a prescribed manner, and meat and dairy products may not be manufactured or consumed together.                                             

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Kosher (Orthodox Union)

To give consumers confidence that they are purchasing 100% extra virgin olive oil, the COOC created the COOC Seal Certification Program. Using stricter standards than international requirements, only the best California olive oils qualify for the COOC certification and seal.

International standards as well as COOC regulations require that olive oil meets both chemical and sensory standards to be sold as extra virgin. When you purchase olive oil with the COOC Seal of Certification, you know you are buying the best extra virgin olive oil made in California.                                                                                                      

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COOC Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cradle to Cradle Certified® is the global standard for products that are safe, circular and responsibly made.

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Cradle to Cradle

The FSC certification indicates that a product is not linked to forest degradation or deforestation and that the producer has implemented best management practices regarding forest conservation. It ensures traceability from the forest or plantation to the consumer and shows that the organization complies with the highest social and environmental standards.                                                                                             

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Deforestation Free (FSC)

It's a rigorous process that consists of an independent and impartial certification body assessing the conformity of a product, service, or system with environmental and social requirements specified in a standard. At the end of the certification process, Ecocert issues a decision and when positive, delivers a written assurance called a certificate.

ISO country code -BIO-154 for organic products outside the European Union. Any of these prove that the wording ("organic" for example) displayed on the product has been checked for compliance by Ecocert.



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Organic (Ecocert SA, CO-BIO-154)

The label PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) identifies a product that originates in a specific place, region or country, the quality or characteristics of which are essentially or exclusively due to a particular geographical environment with its inherent natural factors (raw materials, environmental characteristics, location) and human factors (traditional and craft production) and the production, transformation and elaboration phases of which all take place in the defined geographical area, in respect of rigid production regulations established in the procedural guidelines of production.                                                                                                                                                                       

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Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

Fairtrade's approach enables farmers and workers to have more control over their lives and decide how to invest in their future.

As a leader in the global movement to make trade fair, Fairtrade supports and challenges businesses and governments while connecting farmers and workers with the people who buy their products.

By choosing Fairtrade, people can create change through their everyday actions.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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Fairtrade International

The label PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) indicates a product that originates in a specific place, region or country, whose given quality, reputation or other characteristics are essentially attributable to its geographical origin, and for which at least one of the production steps takes place in the defined geographical area.                                           

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Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)

International Featured Standards (IFS) are uniform global safety and quality standards that provide transparency and uniformity along the food supply chain. Organizations with an IFS certification have established processes suitable for ensuring product quality and safety, and they have considered and implemented customer feedback.

Key features in IFS standards include senior management responsibility, management systems control, HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points), personnel hygiene, specifications and recipe or formula compliance, foreign material management, traceability systems, internal audits, recalls and withdrawals management.                                                                 

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IFS (International Featured Standard)

The U.S. FDA Certificate of Registration confirms that a company has complied with United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. The Food and Drug Administration is a government agency responsible for the safety of food, dietary supplements, human drugs, various medical products, cosmetics and more being sold or manufactured in the United States. The FDA also inspects and enforces regulations related to these industries.

Organizations that manufacture, re-pack or re-label products in the aforementioned industries must register with the FDA, with the exception of cosmetics, where registration is voluntary. The registration process varies depending on the industry, but typically involves an annual registration.                                                                                               

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U.S. FDA Certificate of Registration

The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program is the world’s most widely used voluntary GHG program. the VCS Program works to ensure the credibility of emission reduction projects claiming to reduce GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions. 

Projects must follow a rigorous assessment process in order to be certified. VCS projects include renewable energy, forestry, and others. Emission reductions certified by the VCS program are eligible to be issued as VCUs (Verified Carbon Units), with one VCU representing one metric tonne of greenhouse gas emissions reduced or removed from the atmosphere.                               

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VCS (Verified Carbon Standard)

SPP is an intercontinental network of ecological small-producer organizations. In partnership with
committed companies and consumers and legitimized by independent certification, we fight for the
recognition of our work and high-quality products, a dignified life, and a healthy planet for all.

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The B Corp Certification measures a company’s entire social and environmental performance, with a focus on transparency and accountability.

It includes a B Impact Assessment, which evaluates how a company’s operations and business model impact its workers, community, environment, and customers. From the supply chain and input materials to community initiatives and employee benefits, B Corp Certification indicates that an organization is meeting the highest verified standards of performance at all levels.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

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B Corporation

With its foundation in agriculture, Control Union Certifications has focused its efforts in developing services around the sustainability of the industry's supply chains which feed into the food, feed, forestry, biomass, bioenergy, social compliance and textiles markets. With 'boots on the ground' in more than 70 countries, Control Union Certifications is uniquely placed to manage challenges with today's global marketplace.

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Control Union

Kashruth Council of Canada is a not-for-profit, community organization, serving the community for over 70 years. They are the largest kosher certification agency in Canada, certifying products across the country and around the globe.

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Kosher (COR)

Women’s Business Enterprise is the most widely recognized and respected national certification for women-owned businesses in the U.S., and  is also an approved third-party certifier for the SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program.  

WBENC Certification validates that a business is at least 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. This means one or more women must have unrestricted control of the business, a demonstrated management of day-to-day operations, and a proportionate investment of capital or expertise. To become certified, business owners undergo a thorough vetting process, including review of business documentation and a site visit.  Because of this thorough process, WBENC Certification is considered the gold standard for women-owned business certification and is accepted by more than 1,000 corporations, in addition to some states, cities, and other entities.

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WBENC

The Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network (WFEN) was formally organized in 2007 to promote wildlife conservation through the facilitation of responsible production practices, enterprise development, education, and branding.

The Wildlife Friendly Certification requires that a product contribute directly to in situ conservation of key species with a clear enforcement mechanism. In addition, production must have a positive impact on the local economy, and the individuals or communities living in harmony with the surrounding wildlife must participate in the production, harvest, processing or manufacture of the product. Finally, the WFEN monitors the impact of activities on wildlife in order to ensure that production practices benefit species of concern.                                                                                                                                                                                                  |


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Wildlife Friendly (WFEN)

Certifies the manufacturing process, ingredients, and quality of the products according to the rules established by the Islamic Council that allow the use of the mark Halal Market.

Halal IDCP Islamicda'wah Council Of The Phils

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Halal (IDCP)

The Israelite Union of Peru was founded in 1926 as an institution that brought together Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe.  The Unión Israelita del Perú certifies products as Kosher through its Department of Kosher Certification.  This is under the direction of Rabbi Siman.

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Kosher (The Israelite Union of Peru)

Organic certification recognized within Mexico, designated by the Mexican Department of Agriculture (SENASICA – SAGARPA), under the Organic Mexican Standard LPO (Ley de Productos Orgánicos). 

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Organic (SAGARPA)

The Land to Market™ (L2M) program exists to differentiate regeneratively grown products — providing the land a voice in the marketplace. There are certification programs for animal welfare, safe chemical usage, fair trade and worker welfare, but no program, until now, has identified and quantified improvements to the environment on which we all depend. Land to Market™ creates new value streams and opportunities for producers around the world while providing consumers with more transparency to allow them to vote with their dollars and support environmentally positive outcomes on the land.

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Land to Market

KRAV is the main Swedish organization that develops and maintains regulations for ecological sustainable agriculture, founded in 1985 by a consortium of organic producers, and a member of International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements.

The KRAV Standards comply with the EU regulation for organic production, which is a requirement for all production and sales of organic goods within the EU. The EU regulations present a minimum level for organic production. KRAV goes further with stricter standards for animal welfare, environment and health, climate, and better working conditions. The KRAV Standards also include more areas than EU organic, such as slaughter, restaurants and fisheries. To make the quality of KRAV products more clear, we sometimes use the term “KRAV-organic”.



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Organic (KRAV)

The mission of the Upcycled Food Association (UFA) is to reduce food waste by growing the upcycled economy. Having a Standard provides rules and guidelines to unite the industry and centralize messaging around upcycled food. The Standard aims to set a robust and credible framework for the certification of upcycled ingredients and products, while reflecting the current capability of the sector. Our goals are to create a certification that sets a bar for the industry, pioneer a certification mark for consumers to identify upcycled products from their packaging, and create a pipeline for certified upcycled ingredients that brands can use to create new and innovative products while reducing food waste. The long-term vision of the Standard is to guide the food system towards increased economic and environmental sustainability.

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Upcycled Certified

ISO 13485 is an internationally agreed upon set of standard quality management system (QMS) requirements for any company involved in the design, production, installation, servicing and manufacturing of medical devices. The aim of these requirements is to ensure that medical devices and services consistently meet customer expectations and relevant regulatory requirements.

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ISO 13485

ISO/IEC 17025 is the main ISO/IEC standard used by testing and calibration laboratories. In most countries, ISO/IEC 17025 is the standard for which most labs must hold accreditation in order to be deemed technically competent.  In many cases, suppliers and regulatory authorities will not accept test or calibration results from a lab that is not accredited. 

Originally known as ISO/IEC Guide 25, ISO/IEC 17025 was initially issued by ISO/IEC in 1999. There are many commonalities with the ISO 9000 standard, but ISO/IEC 17025 is more specific in requirements for competence and applies directly to those organizations that produce testing and calibration results and is based on somewhat more technical principles.  



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ISO/IEC 17025

Kosher is the certification that allows the use and consuming of those products in accordance with the rules of Kashrut (Jewish dietary law).

Kosher certification has a very important role in increasing sales of a food company. Kosher certification provides an economic advantage, a serious method of traceability, also an answer about globalization problems, and meanwhile guarantees food safety.



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Kosher (AZ)

First to Serve™
American Humane is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and well-being of animals.

For more than a hundred years American Humane has been first in promoting the welfare and safety of animals and strengthening the bond between animals and people.

We are first to serve, wherever animals are in need of rescue, shelter, protection or security. Through our innovative leadership initiatives – from our “No Animals Were Harmed®” program in Hollywood to broad-based farm and conservation animal welfare certifications, to rapid response rescue and care across the country – American Humane sets the gold standard as the most visionary and effective animal welfare organization in the nation.

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