USDA certified organic foods are grown and processed according to federal guidelines addressing, among many factors, soil quality, animal raising practices, pest and weed control, and use of additives. Organic producers rely on natural substances and physical, mechanical, or biologically based farming methods to the fullest extent possible.

ECOCERT is a leading certifier of Fair-Trade food, cosmetics and textiles as per ECOCERT Fair Trade standards. ECOCERT primarily certifies food and food products, but also certifies cosmetics, detergents, perfumes, and textiles. It is based in Europe but conducts inspections in over 80 countries, making it one of the largest organic certification organizations in the world.

This certification verifies that the ingredients, production process including all machinery, and/or food-service process complies with the standards of kashrut (Jewish dietary law) as stipulated in the Shulchan Arukh, the benchmark of religious Jewish law.

Vegetarian is defined as free from any ingredient resulting from slaughter. No cross-contamination during production, only free-range eggs are used, GMO-free, no animal testing carried out or commissioned. Non-vegan products may still have this logo.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the control and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs (medications), vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices (ERED), cosmetics, animal foods & feed and veterinary products.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are the practices required in order to conform to the guidelines that control the authorization and licensing of the manufacture and sale of food and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, dietary supplements, and medical devices. These guidelines provide minimum requirements that a manufacturer must meet to assure that their products are consistently high in quality, from batch to batch, for their intended use. The rules that govern each industry may differ significantly; however, the main purpose of GMP is always to prevent harm from occurring to the end user.

Our facility is SQF Level III for edible oils and fats, dietary supplements, food additives and re-packaging of goods. The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) operates under the motto of “One World. One Standard.” Its Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification is the only one of its kind recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is the only such program with a food-quality component added to its food-safety platform. SQF Certification virtually guarantees a higher degree of trust and acceptance in the global marketplace.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulations is the agency charged with licensing and regulating businesses and professionals in the State of Florida, including the cosmetics manufacturing industry. Their mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly.

Promotes an approach of Fair-Trade that allows all producers and workers who are at a socioeconomic disadvantage to access a wider range of social and economic benefits. Fair Trade is part of a broader context of sustainable development within a region that safeguards and supports the local social fabric, particularly in rural settings.

Coalition of dozens of leading companies and organizations committed to safe hemp and CBD products. They proudly represent the industry’s major national grassroots organizations and are leading the way forward for hemp and CBD products through education and action.

Hemp Industry Association: The HIA stands for the fair and equal treatment of industrial hemp and its opportunities in agriculture and in the marketplace. The Association is dedicated to education, industry development, and the accelerated expansion of hemp world market supply and demand but is focused on the rebirth of the hemp industries in the United States.

Coconut Coalition of Americas: CCA is a voice for all coconut industry stakeholders, including government groups, academia, the healthcare community and the global industry.

Harvested goods from Florida farmers, fishermen and ranchers contributing $132 billion economic impact across the state, while providing 2,204,400 jobs and local sources of food.

Specialty Food Association: The SFA, founded in 1952, currently represents 3,500+ businesses. The SFA vision is to “Shape the Future of Food.” Members are specialty food artisans, purveyors, importers and entrepreneurs, as well as distributors, retailers, and others involved in the specialty food trade. The Association is a source of industry information, educational events and in-person and online networking opportunities for its members, including a Specialty Food Business Summit and online Product Marketplace.