Certifications & Affiliations

Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization with over 25 years' experience in the development and promotion of sustainable standards in farming, forestry and tourism. These standards protect the environment and promote the well-being of workers, their families and their communities.

What do they do?

The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. International certification bodies audit farms to the standard of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) for a broad range of ingredients. To address the issues surrounding palm oil production, such as deforestation of rainforests and the destruction of orangutan habitats, the SAN standard was adapted for palm oil, an ingredient used in soaps and other personal care products. It is a solution that is affordable and socially responsible.

For more information please visit, www.rainforest-alliance.org

The Results

Bradford was the first personal care products manufacturer to offer soaps made with palm oil harvested from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms. That means our customers can become leaders in the sustainability movement - and they get to put that cute green frog on their packaging.                     

 

Organic 

Quality Certification Services (QCS) is a USDA, and NOP ANSI/305 accredited certifying agent.

What do they do?

QCS offers organic certifications in all areas of the supply chain. QCS certifies that Bradford meets or exceeds standards for the production, handling, and processing of organic materials. 

For more information, please visit www.qcsinfo.org

The Results

Bradford was the first commercial US soap manufacturer to receive organic certification for bar soap and soap bases - that happened in 2001! In January of 2012, our Mexico Factory passed certification for the filling of organic liquid products. 

 

GMPc

Good Manufacturing Practice Certification (GMPc) is an FDA quality control and assurance program designed to ensure the production of products that meet the FDA's quality standards and requirements. The standards are not specific to any industry, but rather general principles to follow when manufacturing any product that comes under the FDA's jusidiction.

What do they do?

GMPc requires companies to properly document things such as formulations, manufacturing processes, equipment utilized, and any change made to the process. Each step needs to be documented and traceable. Every OTC product on the market must have a labeling system that would allow that product to be identified and recalled if necessary.

The Results

Bradford's registration with the FDA certifies that Good Manufacturing Practices are always followed and that Bradford stands by the quality of every product that we manufacture. 

RSPO

The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is a not-for-profit association that promotes sustainable palm oil products through a standard certifying process, education, and collaboration of stakeholders.

What do they do?

RSPO is dedicated to certifying palm oil plantations that do not contribute to the deforestation of rain forests or the destruction of orangutan habitats.

For more information on the RSPO certification requirements, please visit www.rspo.org    

The Results

A significant amount of palm oil is used in products manufactured at Bradford's three facilities. In 2010 Bradford became an active member of the Round Table For Sustainable Palm Oil and made the commitment to promote the use of sustainable palm oil whenever possible.

As a member of RSPO, Bradford can help you fulfill your sustainability goals.