About the Program

The USDA's Voluntary Biobased Product Labeling Program is part of the BioPreferred Program which allows biobased product manufacturers and vendors the ability to affix a Certified Biobased Product label to their product or package if it meets or exceeds the USDA minimum biobased content percentage in its given product category. The manufacturer's claims concerning the presence and the amount of biobased ingredients are third-party certified by SEI and strictly monitored by USDA.

The purpose of the USDA Product Labeling Program is to promote the increased purchase and use of biobased products. To the extent that the Program achieves its purpose, the increased purchase of biobased products may be expected to reduce petroleum consumption, increase the use of renewable resources, better manage the carbon cycle, and, may contribute to reducing adverse environmental and health impacts. The program is also expected to promote economic development, creating new jobs and providing new markets for farm commodities.