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Manufacturers and vendors seeking the use of the label must submit an application
for each biobased product or package for which the company is seeking certification.
Your product or package must meet the minimum biobased content for the appropriate Designated Product Category
or categories.
If USDA has not established a minimum biobased content for the relevant product
category (including intermediate products and feedstock), the minimum biobased content
is 25%.
USDA Certification Process
Fact Sheet
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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
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Apply for Label
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- The first step in applying for biobased product certification and labeling is to
request and receive a LEVEL 1 USDA eAuthentication account. After you have registered
for eAuthentication you will use this User ID and password to login to the BioPreferred
program database.
- The second step is to complete an electronic application.
Login Here to complete an application to apply for a USDA Certified
Biobased Product Label.
Note: Once an application receives initial approval from USDA, you will receive
instructions on how to contact ASTM and submit a product sample for biobased content
verification. Do not send a sample until you have submitted an application and received
instructions from ASTM about the testing process.
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