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Certification Standards
Why Food Alliance is the most comprehensive certification program for sustainable food in North America.
Certified Producer Standards (Farms & Ranches):
Produce Food Alliance Certified products- Provide safe and fair working conditions
- Practice integrated pest management to minimize pesticide use and toxicity
- Conserve soil and water resources
- Protect biodiversity and wildlife habitat
- Continually improve practices
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Certified Handler Standards (Packers, Processors & Distributors):
Pack, prepare, and/or distribute Food Alliance Certified products- Provide safe and fair working conditions
- Reduce use of toxic and hazardous materials
- Reduce and recycle waste
- Conserve energy and water
- Ensure quality control and safety
- Continually improve practices
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Certified Product Standards:
Grown by a Food Alliance Certified producer- Packed and/or prepared by a Food Alliance Certified handler
- Healthy and humane care for livestock with no growth promotants or sub-therapeutic antibiotics
- No genetically modified crops or livestock
- No artificial flavors, colors or preservatives
- Verified supply chain traceability
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