Best Sustainability Certifications for Food & Agriculture

USDA Organic

USDA / National Organic Standards Board / National Organic Program

The gold standard for organic food in the United States. USDA Organic verifies that products are grown without synthetic pesticides, GMOs, or artificial fertilizers and meet strict production standards.

Rainforest Alliance Certified

The Rainforest Alliance

One of the most widely recognized sustainability labels for agriculture. Rainforest Alliance Certified covers farming practices, worker welfare, and ecosystem conservation across coffee, tea, cocoa, and more.

MSC Certified

Marine Stewardship Council

The leading certification for sustainable wild-capture fisheries. MSC verifies that seafood comes from well-managed fisheries that maintain healthy fish stocks and minimize environmental impact.

Fair For Life programme

Ecocert Group

Ecocert's comprehensive fair trade and responsible supply chain certification. Fair for Life covers social responsibility, fair labor, environmental practices, and community development across all product categories.

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

Global Standard gGmbH

The world's leading standard for organic textiles. GOTS covers the entire supply chain from raw material harvesting through manufacturing, ensuring both environmental and social criteria are met.

2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard: Farm Requirements

Rainforest Alliance

Rainforest Alliance's comprehensive standard for farms, covering sustainable farming practices, worker welfare, and ecosystem conservation. One of the most widely used agricultural standards globally.

Best Aquaculture Practices

Global Aquaculture Alliance

The Global Aquaculture Alliance's certification for responsible aquaculture. BAP covers the entire farmed seafood supply chain — from feed mills and hatcheries to farms and processing plants.

American Grassfed

American Grassfed Association

Certifies that animals are raised on pasture, fed only grass and forage, and never treated with antibiotics or hormones. The most rigorous grassfed standard in the US.

Canada Organic

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Canada's national organic certification, administered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Required for products marketed as organic in Canada, ensuring compliance with the Canadian Organic Standards.

California Certified Organic Farmers - CCOF

CCOF, Inc.

One of the oldest and most respected organic certifiers in the US. CCOF certifies organic farms, processors, and handlers, primarily across California and the western United States.

Chain of Custody Certification

Forest Stewardship Council

The Forest Stewardship Council's supply chain certification tracking certified materials from forest to final product. Essential for food packaging and paper products making sustainability claims.

Capture Fisheries Standard

Fairtrade Certified

Fairtrade's certification for small-scale fisheries, ensuring fair prices, safe working conditions, and sustainable fishing practices. Focuses on the social and economic wellbeing of fishing communities.