Certifications
Features & Benefits
Claims listed within SmartLabel are either governed by entities such as the USDA, FDA, EPA, etc., or defined by participating brands.
Certified Organic Quality Assurance Intl
The Quality Assurance International (QAI) certification signifies that the product meets organic standards. To be organic, the use of most synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, radiation, artificial preservatives, flavors and dyes, antibiotics and growth hormones is prohibited. Additionally, the product may not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). QAI is a member of the NSF International family of companies.
Non GMO Project Verified
The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization with a mission of protecting the non-GMO food supply and giving consumers an informed choice. They offer North America's only third party verification for products produced according to rigorous best practices for GMO avoidance. Their strategy is to empower consumers to make change through the marketplace.
Organic
The Organic claim attribute includes all products that are making a claim generally related to organic on their package.
Organic Farm
Includes all products making an Organic Farm Claim.
Organic Ingredient
The Organic Ingredient claim attribute includes all products making a claim of containing partial ingredient is organic and/or being partially organic on their package.
USDA Organic
USDA organic products have strict production and labeling requirements. Organic products must meet the following requirements: Produced without excluded methods, (e.g., genetic engineering, ionizing radiation, or sewage sludge). Policy on genetically modified organisms. Produced using allowed substances. View the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List).Overseen by a USDA National Organic Program-authorized certifying agent, following all USDA organic regulations.