Rainforest Alliance Certified

Rainforest Alliance Certified is a certification mark indicating that a product's ingredients were produced using methods that are more sustainable for the environment and for the workers. The certification is managed by the Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organization. Farms and businesses that meet their standards can use the certification seal on their products.

This certification is applied to products to signal to consumers that they were made with more sustainable practices. It is most often found on products like tea, coffee, cocoa, and chocolate, as well as some fruits and other agricultural goods. Manufacturers use it to appeal to consumers who prioritize environmental and social responsibility in their purchasing decisions.

The Rainforest Alliance Certified seal is a sustainability certification, not an ingredient with direct health implications. It does not have a regulatory status with the FDA as a food additive or ingredient. The certification focuses on environmental and social practices in agriculture, such as water conservation, soil health, and fair labor conditions. There are no known health effects associated with the certification itself at typical intake levels, as it is not consumed.