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.
From Cows Not Treated With rbST**
**NO SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE HAS BEEN SHOWN BETWEEN MILK DERIVED FROM RBST AND NON-RBST TREATED COWS.
Grade A
Including all dairy products making a claim of Grade A claim. Grade A milk indicates milk produced under sufficiently sanitary conditions to qualify for beverage consumption.
Organic
The Organic claim attribute includes all products that are making a claim generally related to organic on their package.
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.
Ultra-Pasteurized
The Pasteurized Claim includes all products that are making a claim of pasteurized on their package.