NutriClean - Free of Pesticide Residues Certification Program

The company Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) developed the NutriClean program to indicate that labeled products are tested for pesticide residues, and that the results fall within set limits. The NutriClean label does not necessarily mean that no pesticides were used in production, however.

IP (Integrated Production) Labels

More than 100 groups around the world administer labels for integrated pest management that adhere to standards set by the International Organization of Biological Control (IOBC). Integrated pest management is a method of farming and gardening with a decreased (or zero) input of man-made chemicals, and instead relies on physical and biological controls. Examples of IP labels in the U.S. include CORE Values (for Northeast IPM-grown Apples) and Partners With Nature in Massachusetts (for many products). Learn more here.

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SAFE FOOD WATCH: Truth In Organics
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