USDA BioPreferred

US · Est. 2002 · U.S. Department of Agriculture

USDA BioPreferred certifies products made from renewable biological materials rather than petroleum. Products must meet minimum biobased content standards verified through carbon testing.

What This Certification Means

  • Verified biobased content from renewable sources
  • Alternative to petroleum-derived products
  • Minimum biobased percentage by product category
  • Carbon testing verification
  • Federal purchasing preference

How to Identify

Look for the 'USDA Certified Biobased Product' label showing biobased percentage.

Chemical Restrictions

ChemicalStatus
PetroleumcontentLimited based on category requirements
BiobasedMinimum 25% biobased content (category-specific)

Medium High Trust

Governing Body

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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