Organic certification is the process by which independent third party certifiers (such as Quality Assurance International, California Certified Organic Farmer's, Oregon Tilth, etc) check the records and practices of a farmer or processor and certify that their products are being grown and processed in accordance with the USDA's National Organic Program. The National Organic Program took effect on October 21, 2002 and established national standards for organic practices and labeling.

The preference of natural, synthetic, or organic ingredients and the definition of each can be very confusing and controversial. We believe the real question should be: “Are your ingredients safe, effective, and free from harmful chemicals?” Our goal, in conjunction with our manufacturers, is therefore to provide safe, effective, high quality nutritional supplements that are free of any pesticide or herbicide residuals.

Yes, Amy's Kosher certification is from Rabbi Dov Hazdan of Ner Tamid K in Staten Island, NY. Amy's became certified in November of 2003. With two exceptions, Amy's products are certified as Kosher Dairy or Kosher Parve as noted in our special diets section. Amy's Low Sodium Marinara and Amy’s Light in Sodium Vegetable Lasagna are the only Amy's Kitchen products that are not certified Kosher due to the presence of non-kosher red wine vinegar.

Some ingredients, such as vitamin E, aren't available in a certified organic form yet. As they become available, we will include them in our formulas.

We've added a "New" button to our opening page of the web site. Just a quick click and you will get a pop up window that shows the latest developments in the studio. Please check back often, as we are continually adding updates. Yes! We now have a "Free Pattern" button on the front page of the web site so it's easy to run through a varied selection of projects offered. We have everything from quilt patterns to home dec projects.

Our products are certified organic by Quality Assurance International. QAI is an independent, third-party certifying agent that verifies their organic integrity to meet the strict standards of the US Department of Agriculture. QAI certifies the production process to ensure our products are indeed certified organic. Areas covered include certification of:

More information on U.S. organic products and the National Organic Program (NOP) is available on the FAS Organic Products Web site.

Unlike most skincare products, all ingredients in those products are 100% natural derived from plant extracts, such as mulberry leaves, lemon leaves, wheat germ, corn, etc. None of the products contain hydroquinone. The active ingredient is called vegeclarine, a plant derivative. Some products also contain caviar extracts, a unique ingredient that helps lighten and control melanin production.

We already use organic raw materials and ingredients from suppliers who have attained certification from the Soil Association in the UK. However when we blend these ingredients we must then get our products certified - we will be doing this in phases as this type of certification requires a large monetary investment in research and development and a large time investment .

Blue-green algae harvested by Simplexity Health is certified organic. We work closely with our organic certifier, and are pleased to have our processes continue to meet the stringent regulations. Our labeling is up to date, so in order to see if the product you have purchased includes any organic ingredients, please refer to the label. we work on new products, we do try to formulate with organic ingredients whenever possible.

GroMor is a totally natural, high nutrient and odourless fertiliser suitable for home gardens and commercial crops.

Our farm is treated with 100% organic methods. We are 100% certified by the Colorado Department of Agriculture as a grower and processor under the United States Department of Agriculture National Organic Standards. All the products for sale on our web site are certified organic. We started growing organically in 1994 and have transitioned different parts of the farm at different times since then.

For many of the dishes that I prepare, 100% of the ingredients are organic. However, some ingredients are not yet available in organic form, for example certain seasonings, cheeses, and specialty/ethnic food items. If you wish me to prepare foods that require non-organic ingredients, and I will inform you when this is the case, I will select the highest-quality, non-organic products available.

We adhere to the Organic Trade Association guidelines requiring at least 95% organic ingredients in order to label their product "organic".

Every ingredient in Nanogreens10 that can be certified organic is certified organic. However, certain products are not available certified organic. For instance, organic lecithin powder is not available. Still our lecithin is non-gmo, pesticide and herbicide free, and high in phos choline ( 23%). Another example is our raspberry powder, standardized to 20% ellagic acid. Though herbicide free, it is not yet available as a certified organic ingredient.

No. The state of Arizona does not have a separate organic program. On October 21, 2002, the requirements of the National Organic Program will fully apply to the sale of all organic products in Arizona. Back to Top Copyright 2005 Arizona Department of Agriculture Office of the Director Programs & Services Registrations/Forms/Grants Events/Meeting Media & Public Relations Employment Opportunities Boards & Commissions Contact Us

We have nine categories of organic products, they are Dried Fruits; Roasted Beans; Oats & Muesli; Flour; Pancake Mix; Grains, Wheat & Seeds; Beans, Peas & Lentils, Sugar and Rice.