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.
For Children Beginning to Self-Feed*
*THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN 12+ MONTHS AND SHOULD ONLY BE GIVEN TO CHILDREN SEATED, SUPERVISED, AND ACCUSTOMED TO CHEWING SOLID FOODS.
Naturally Flavored
Includes all products making a claim of containing natural flavor. Per FDA, the term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products thereof, whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.
No Additives
The No Additives Claim attribute includes all products making a claim of being free of additives on their package.
No Artificial Preservatives
Includes all products making a claim of containing no artificial preservatives.
Non GMO
The Non GMO claim attribute includes any food or beverage product that makes a claim to be non-GMO.
Organic
The Organic claim attribute includes all products that are making a claim generally related to organic on their package.
Product of Canada
Toddler 12+ Months
USDA Organic
The USDA Organic attribute includes any product that has a USDA Organic Certification and meets each of the following requirements: 1) The product is produced without excluded methods, (e.g., genetic engineering, ionizing radiation, or sewage sludge); 2) The product is produced without any excluded substances (National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances); 3) The production of the product is overseen by a USDA National Organic Program-authorized certifying agent, following all USDA organic regulations.