Third party certification by a reputable, international organization assures you, the buyer and consumer, that what is labeled organic IS organic, and meets the highest industry standards. Every product we distribute must be third party certified through a reputable agency, or we don't carry it. Some suppliers of organic products are not third party certified-no disinterested agency is checking them periodically to ensure their facility is operating according to set standards. In this way they save money, time and scrutiny from outside; but it does not provide you, the buyer, with assurance. We encourage you to acquire your organic products only from certified sources accredited by a third party agency.