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Certification Glossary

We make sure that the claims made by our members are backed by third-party certifications. Here are the certifications we look for and what they mean.

"Best For The World" Certified B Corp
1% for the Planet
Donates Percentage Of Sales To Environmental Nonprofits
B Corp
Ethically Sourced, Sustainable
Biodegradable Products Institute
Compostable
Bloom
Positively Impacts The Environment
Bluesign
Promotes Positive Environmental And Societal Practices
CCOF Organic
Organic
CPSIA Compliant
Complies With All Applicable Children's Product Safety Rules, Lead Free, Phthalate Free, Pvc Free
California Green Business
Avoids Waste, Conserves Energy, Hires Local Vendors, Prevents Pollution, Recycles Materials, Reduces Water Use, Uses Non Toxic Cleaners, Uses Sustainable Transportation
Canada Organic
Organic
Canopy
Conserves Biodiversity, Respects Forest Protection And Preservation
Carbon Fund
Positively Impacts The Environment
Carbon Neutral
Limits Carbon Emissions
Carbon Neutral
Carbon Neutral
Carbonzero
Carbon Neutral
CertiPUR-US
Made Without Flame Retardants, Ozone Depleters, Heavy Metals, Formaldehyde, And Phthalates, Reduces Emissions
Certified Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Choose Cruelty Free
Cruelty Free
Climate Neutral
Limits Carbon Emissions, Produces Zero Net Carbon Emissions
Climate Partner
Climate Neutral
Conservation Alliance
Protecting Wild Places And Outdoor Spaces
Cradle to Cradle (Silver)
Global Standard For Products That Are Safe, Circular And Responsibly Made
Cruelty Free International
Cruelty Free
ECOCERT
Organic
ECOCERT Cosmos Organic
Organic, Sustainably Packaged
EWG Verified
Made With Safe Ingredients
Earth Kosher
Kosher
European Vegetarian Union
Vegetarian
FDA Gras
Generally Recognized As Safe
FDA Registered
Made With Safe Ingredients
FSC
Ethically Sourced, Respects Forest Protection And Preservation, Sustainable
Fair Rubber
Ethically Sourced, Improves Working And Living Conditions , Sustainable
Fair Trade Certified
Ethically Sourced, Practices Fair Treatment For All Workers
Fair Trade Cotton
Practices Fair Treatment For All Workers, Promotes Positive Environmental And Societal Practices, Sustainable
Fair Trade Federation
Ethically Sourced, Responsibly Packaged, Sustainable
Fair for Life
Ethically Sourced, Sourced From Responsible Supply Chains, Sustainable
Fairtrade International
Ethically Sourced, Sustainable
Global Organic Latex Standard
Organic
Global Organic Textile Standard
Ethically Sourced, Organic, Responsibly Packaged, Sustainable
Global Recycled Standard
Verifies Recycled Content Of Products
Good Market
Good For People, Good For Planet
Green America
Ethically Sourced, Sustainable
Green Seal
Made With Safe Ingredients, Sustainable
Greenguard Gold Certification
Safe For Sensitive Individuals
ISO 14001
Implements Environmental Management Systems
ISO 9001
Meets Customer And Regulatory Requirements
KSA Kosher
Kosher
Kof-K Kosher
Kosher
Leaping Bunny
Cruelty Free
Leather Working Group
Implements Responsible Leather Production
Made Safe
Made With Safe Ingredients
NSF Non GMO
Non Gmo
NSF Organic
Organic
National Minority Supplier Development Council
Over 50% Minority Owned And Controlled
Natrue
Cruelty Free, Made From Natural Ingredients, Non Gmo, Responsibly Packaged, Sustainable
Natural Products Association
Cruelty Free, Made From Natural Ingredients, Made With Safe Ingredients, Sustainable
Non GMO Project
Non Gmo
OK Biodegradable Water
Biodegradable
OK Compost Home
Compostable
OK biobased
Biobased
OTCO
Organic, Sustainable
OU Kosher
Kosher
On The Planet
Climate Neutral
One Voice
Cruelty Free, Vegan
Organic Content Standard
Verifies Organic Content And Chain Of Custody
PEFC
Respects Forest Protection And Preservation
PETA - Approved Vegan
Vegan
PETA Cruelty Free
Cruelty Free
PETA Cruelty Free and Vegan
Cruelty Free, Vegan
People & Planet First
Chooses Legal Structures And Financing That Protect And Lock In Purpose Long Term, Exists To Solve A Social And/Or Environmental Problem, Has A Self Sustaining Revenue Model, Prioritises Purpose, People, And Planet Over Profit In Operational And Strategic Decisions, Reinvests The Majority Of Any Surplus Towards Its Purpose
Plastic Bank
Plastic Neutral
Rainforest Alliance
Conserves Biodiversity, Conserves Natural Resources, Ethically Sourced
Real Organic Project
Organic
Regenerative Organic
Maintains High Organic Standards For Animal Welfare, Human Health, Soils And The Environment
Responsible Down Standard
Ethically Sourced, Responsible Treatment Of Animals
Responsible Wool Standard
Addresses The Welfare Of Sheep And The Land They Graze On
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
Uses Sustainable Palm Oil
SA8000 Standard
Ethically Sourced, Practices Fair Treatment For All Workers
SCS Global Services
Uses Recycled Content
Safer Choice
Made With Safe Ingredients, Responsibly Packaged
Simplizero
Carbon Neutral
Social Enterprise World Forum
Aspires To The Highest Ethical Business Standards, Driven By A Social Or Environmental Mission, Generates The Majority Of Its Operating Income From Trade, Reinvests The Majority Of Their Surpluses In Pursuit Of Their Mission
Soil Association Organic
Maintains High Organic Standards For Animal Welfare, Human Health, Soils And The Environment
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®
Made With Safe Ingredients
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Respects Forest Protection And Preservation
Sustainable Packaging Coalition
Responsibly Packaged
TCO
Follows The Full Life Cycle Of The Product For Sustainability
The Vegan Society
Vegan
Think Dirty
Made With Safe Ingredients
U. S. Zero Waste Business Council
Produces Zero Waste
U.S. Hemp Authority
Assures Best Practices Compliant With Applicable Regulations
UEBT
Derives Ingredients From Nature That Are Sourced Through Systems That Respect People And Biodiversity
UL Validated
Formaldehyde Free
USDA Certified Biobased Product
Biobased, Derived From Plants, Renewable Agricultural, Marine, And Forestry Materials
USDA Organic
Organic
Vegan
Cruelty Free, Vegan
VegeCert
Vegan
WBENC
Over 50% Owned And Led By Women
World Fair Trade Organization
Ethically Sourced, Improves Working And Living Conditions , Practices Fair Treatment For All Workers
rePurpose
Eliminates 1 Lb Of Plastic Waste For Every Product Sold
rePurpose - Plastic Neutral
Reduces Plastic Footprint
rePurpose Global
Eliminates 1 Lb Of Plastic Waste For Every Product Sold