The USDA Certified Biobased Product label assures the consumer that a product or package contains a verified amount of renewable biological ingredients. Learn more

Biobased products are goods composed in whole or in significant part of agricultural, forestry, or marine materials. Learn more

Manufacturers and vendors seeking the use of the Label must submit an application for each biobased product for which the company is seeking certification. (Only after you initiate and USDA approves the application should you contact ASTM and have your product tested). Apply Now

Obtaining biobased product certification is a multi-stepped process that entails communication, both via email and personally with BioPreferred program staff, and other entities. Have questions about the certification protocol? Visit our FAQ page here first to review the most common questions about the BioPreferred program, and the program’s voluntary bioproduct certification protocol. Review this .pdf tutorial that outlines the biobased product certification process screen-by-screen before you get started, and as you make progress so you may stay on track throughout the process. Program personnel are available to assist you on a limited basis. If you have additional questions *after* reviewing the resources above, we suggest you:

Email USDABioInfo@iastate.edu
Call 877-251-6522.

Due to the high volume of certification applications, your inquiry will be addressed in the order it’s received. We thank you for your interest in the BioPreferred program and for your patience