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    USDA Certified Biobased Product

    USDA

    USDA label certifying products made from renewable biological materials

    For Products
    Environmental
    Climate
    Industry
    Food

    Key Strengths

    • Government-backed USDA label with strong federal procurement recognition
    • Mandatory purchasing requirements create guaranteed federal market access
    • Biobased content verified by ASTM D6866 standard test method
    • Covers 139 product categories across diverse commercial and industrial sectors
    • Supports rural economic development and reduced petroleum dependence
    • Voluntary labeling initiative enables broad market differentiation

    Ideal For

    This certification is best suited for manufacturers and suppliers of commercial or industrial products — such as lubricants, cleaners, paints, inks, or bioplastics — that are made from renewable biological materials. It is especially valuable for companies seeking to sell to federal agencies and their contractors, where biobased purchasing is mandated by law. Businesses looking to differentiate their products in sustainability-conscious markets and demonstrate verified, third-party-tested biobased content will find this label highly credible.

    Target Audiences

    Supply Chain

    Industries

    Manufacturing
    Retail
    Agriculture
    Construction

    Alignment & Recognition

    Accrediting Body

    USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

    Product Categories

    Performance
    Alignment with External Standard

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick Facts

    Type

    Certification

    Regions
    North America
    Languages

    English

    Established

    2002

    How to Use This Label

    Public Seal/Badge
    Online Registry
    Marketing Toolkit

    Sources & Citations

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    Last verified Mar 10, 2026