The USDA Organic certification is a federally regulated standard that establishes how organic agricultural products are grown, handled, and processed. Organic practices are designed to support healthy soil and water, promote ecological balance, conserve biodiversity, and minimize the use of synthetic materials.

To be certified organic, products must:

• Meet USDA organic standards. Certified operations are inspected and overseen by a USDA National Organic Program (NOP)-authorized certifying agent and must comply with USDA organic regulations.
• Use approved agricultural practices. Organic production emphasizes resource conservation, soil health, ecological balance, and biodiversity.
• Avoid prohibited methods and substances. Organic products cannot be produced using prohibited methods such as genetic engineering, ionizing radiation, or sewage sludge.
• Use only permitted substances. Ingredients and production aids must comply with the USDA National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances.
• Maintain organic integrity throughout the process. Certified operations must follow requirements for handling, processing, storage, and labeling to prevent organic products from being compromised.

The USDA Organic seal is an official mark protected by federal regulation and administered through the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program. It identifies products that have been produced and handled according to USDA organic standards and certified through an authorized certifying agent.

USDA Organic standards prohibit the use of genetic engineering, making certified organic products non-GMO by definition. The Non-GMO Project Verified certification provides an additional, independent verification of a product’s non-GMO status.

The Non-GMO Project is a third-party verification program that evaluates products against the Non-GMO Project Standard. The verification process is conducted through independent Technical Administrators (TAs) who review products and supporting documentation to help ensure compliance with the Standard.

The verification process may include:

• Product evaluation: Documentation such as ingredient records, invoices, certificates of analysis, and facility procedures may be reviewed to verify compliance.
• Independent verification: A Non-GMO Project-approved Technical Administrator evaluates the product according to the Non-GMO Project Standard.
• Ongoing compliance: Verified products undergo annual review to confirm continued compliance with the Standard.
• Non-GMO Project Verified seal: Products that meet the requirements receive a Certificate of Verification and may display the Non-GMO Project Verified mark.

Together, USDA Organic certification and Non-GMO Project verification provide additional transparency and assurance about how ingredients are sourced and produced.

NSF is an independent, globally recognized organization that develops standards and provides testing and certification to help ensure products meet rigorous requirements for quality, safety, and labeling.

In the supplement industry, NSF Certified for Sport® is a specialized certification program designed to help athletes and consumers identify products that have been independently tested and verified. The program evaluates products for banned substances, contaminants, and accurate labeling, providing added confidence in the quality and integrity of the finished product.

NSF Certified for Sport® helps verify that:

• What’s on the label is in the product. Products are tested to verify that ingredients and quantities match the label.
• Banned substances are absent. Products are screened for substances prohibited by major sports organizations.
• Products meet rigorous quality standards. Manufacturing and quality processes are evaluated as part of the certification program.
• Certification is ongoing. Certified products are subject to regular testing and review to help maintain compliance.

QAI (Quality Assurance International) is an independent, accredited organic certifier that verifies products and businesses meet established organic standards, including the requirements of the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).

For organic products, QAI reviews ingredients, sourcing, handling, processing, and production practices to verify compliance with USDA organic requirements. This helps ensure that organic ingredients and products are produced and handled according to strict standards and that organic claims are supported by independent certification.

QAI certification helps verify:

• Organic integrity: Ingredients and processes comply with applicable USDA organic requirements.
• Approved ingredients and practices: Prohibited substances and methods are excluded from organic production.
• Proper handling and processing: Organic materials are handled and processed in ways that protect their organic integrity.
• Ongoing compliance: Certified operations are subject to review and inspection to maintain certification.

FSSC 22000 provides a globally recognized framework for food safety management, helping ensure our processes meet the requirements of major retailers and industry standards.

FSSC 22000 is benchmarked against the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) requirements and is based on the internationally recognized ISO 22000 standard, relevant prerequisite programs (PRPs), and additional FSSC requirements. It demonstrates compliance with industry and market expectations for safe product handling and is designed to support organizations of varying sizes and complexity. FSSC 22000 follows the ISO management system approach and ISO Harmonized Structure.