SQF Level 3: Beneficial Blends maintains an SQF Level III for edible oils and fats, dietary supplements, food additives, cosmetics and re-packaging of goods. The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) operates under the motto of “One World. One Standard.” Its Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification is the only one of its kind recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is the only such program with a food-quality component added to its food-safety platform. SQF Certification virtually guarantees a higher degree of trust and acceptance in the global marketplace.

Organic: USDA certified organic foods are grown and processed according to federal guidelines addressing, among many factors, soil quality, animal raising practices, pest and weed control, and use of additives. Organic producers rely on natural substances and physical, mechanical, or biologically based farming methods to the fullest extent possible.

ECOCERT is a leading certifier of fair trade food, cosmetics and textiles as per ECOCERT Fair Trade standards. ECOCERT primarily certifies food and food products, but also certifies cosmetics, detergents, perfumes, and textiles. It is based in Europe but conducts inspections in over 80 countries, making it one of the largest organic certification organizations in the world.

Kosher: This certification verifies that the ingredients, production process including all machinery, and/or food-service process complies with the standards of kashrut (Jewish dietary law) as stipulated in the Shulchan Arukh, the benchmark of religious Jewish law.

FDA: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the control and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs (medications), vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices (ERED), cosmetics, animal foods & feed and veterinary products.

GMP: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are the practices required in order to conform to the guidelines that control the authorization and licensing of the manufacture and sale of food and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, dietary supplements, and medical devices. These guidelines provide minimum requirements that a manufacturer must meet to assure that their products are consistently high in quality, from batch to batch, for their intended use. The rules that govern each industry may differ significantly; however, the main purpose of GMP is always to prevent harm from occurring to the end user.

DBPR Cosmetic Manufacturer: The Department of Business and Professional Regulations is the agency charged with licensing and regulating businesses and professionals in the State of Florida, including the cosmetics manufacturing industry. Their mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly.

Fresh From Florida: Harvested goods from Florida farmers, fishermen and ranchers contributing $132 billion economic impact across the state, while providing 2,204,400 jobs and local sources of food.