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"Certified Organic" guarantees a product has been produced and processed in accordance with strict organic standards by the most highly regarded certifying organisations in the world. All Ceres Organics products are certified through BioGro New Zealand which is internationally recognised and accredited.

Other products sold or distributed by Ceres Organics meet international organic certification standards including but not limited to; EKO (Netherlands), Jas Organic Seal (Japan) and USDA (America).

"In Conversion to Organic" means that the land or grower is undergoing the necessary transitional period and adhering to organic farming practices, but has not yet attained full organic certification.

"Fair trade" refers to a system that promotes ethical and equitable trade practices by ensuring that producers in developing countries receive fair prices for their goods. To meet the requirements to be "Certified Organic" means that all fair trade principles such as transparency, ethics and fair working conditions have all been met.

"IBD Fair Trade" refers to a certification provided by IBD Certifications, an international certification body. IBD Fair Trade certification verifies that a product or organization meets the standards and requirements set forth by IBD for fair trade practices. It ensures that the product or organization adheres to principles such as fair wages, safe working conditions, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility in their supply chain.

"Fair Trade International FLO" refers to Fairtrade International, formerly known as the Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO). Fairtrade International is a global organization that sets standards and certifies products as fair trade. The FLO certification ensures that products bearing the Fair Trade International label have been produced and traded according to the organization's rigorous social, economic, and environmental criteria.

"Natrue certified" refers to a certification provided by Natrue, an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting natural and organic cosmetics and personal care products. Natrue certification verifies that a product meets their strict standards and criteria for natural and organic ingredients, as well as sustainable production and packaging practices. Products with the Natrue certified label are free from synthetic fragrances, colors, and preservatives, and are derived from natural and organic sources. assurance.

As with everything under the Ceres Organics brand, the products meet strict organic standards. As such, they are audited regularly by a third-party certifying body which covers all organic requirements for production, with animal welfare a component of the requirements for certification, and full traceability of all ingredients used at all points of the supply chain. The company is also BRCGS Grade A certified, standards of which include ongoing monitoring and risk assessment of their suppliers.

"PETA certified" refers to a certification provided by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), the largest animal rights organization globally. PETA certification verifies that a product or company does not conduct or commission any animal testing in the development, production, or ingredients of their products. Products labeled as PETA certified indicate that they are cruelty-free, meaning they have not been tested on animals.

"Hand in Hand" certification signifies a product's compliance with specific social, environmental, and fair trade standards. It is certified by the Hand in Hand organization, which focuses on promoting ethical and sustainable practices in agriculture and production. The certification ensures that the product has been manufactured using fair labor practices, respects the rights of workers, supports community development initiatives, and implements environmentally responsible methods.

"B Corp Certified" refers to a certification provided by B Lab, a global non-profit organization that evaluates companies based on their social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. B Corp certification indicates that a company meets rigorous standards of social and environmental responsibility.

"GE Free inputs" refers to the absence of genetically engineered (GE) or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the inputs used in agricultural or food production. To meet the requirements to be "Certified Organic" a product must meet all "GE free "principles such as ensuring the absence of genetically engineered ingredients or inputs.

"BPA free packaging" refers to packaging materials that do not contain bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical compound commonly used in the production of certain plastics and resins. BPA is known to leach into food or beverages from packaging, and there are concerns about its potential adverse effects on human health.