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Certifications MATTER! Delivering Organic Honesty What do these certifications actually mean? Certified USDA Organic The Certified USDA Organic seal ensures that the entire product contains 95 percent or more certified organic content. • Commitment to clean ingredients enforced from start to finish • Reduced exposure to synthetic pesticides • No usage of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) • No usage of hormones or antibiotics • Enhanced soil quality • Healthier working environments for farmers, workers and neighbors NON GMO VER Project I FI E D no ngmoproject.org Non-GMO Project Verified The Non-GMO Project is currently North America’s only third-party product verification program which uses best practices for GMO avoidance. • Ongoing testing and reviews of potential at-risk ingredients • Rigorous traceability and segregation practices for ingredient integrity • Annual manufacturing facility audits and onsite inspections 36 Extraordinary Health ™ • Vol 28