Our Certifications
Certified Organic
Choice Organic Teas' products and facility are Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International,
an independent third-party organic certifying agency. Every aspect of the cultivation, handling, and
packaging of our teas is carefully inspected to ensure the authenticity and integrity of our organic
status. This certification ensures that no synthetic chemicals are used to grow our teas, resulting in
healthier soil, healthier workers, and a healthier environment. For more information, visit:
www.qai-inc.com
Fair Trade Certified™
Fair Trade Certified™ teas directly support a better life for workers on estates and plantations
committed to social responsibility, community development and environmental stewardship. Workers
benefit through fair wages, freedom of association, and a safe and healthy working environment.
These workers are also direct beneficiaries of Fair Trade premiums, which they use to invest in
building their communities and improving their lives. The Fair Trade Certified label is backed by
TransFair USA, the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products for the U.S. market. The Fair
Trade Certified™ label is a simple way for consumers to know that their products were produced
under socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable conditions. To learn more, visit:
www.transfairusa.org
Kosher
Choice Organic Teas facility and teas are certified as Kosher Parve by EarthKosher. This means that
there is neither meat nor dairy in any of our products. If you do not find the kosher symbol on our
packaged teas you can confirm our certification or find more information by visiting:
www.earthkosher.com
Alternative Energy
Choice Organic Teas are manufactured using 100% Green-e Energy certified renewable energy. The
Green-e program is a consumer protection mechanism to help customers identify Choice Organic
Teas as a renewable energy advocate and industry leader. Choice Organic Teas committed to strict
auditing procedures and matches 100% of its electricity use with certified renewable energy. Our
voluntary renewable energy purchase helps to build the market for renewable energy nationwide,
increasing the incentives for building new generation facilities. Look for the Green-e logo on select
tea boxes and join us to promote renewable energy. The Green-e program is administered by the
nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions. For more information, visit:
www.green-e.org
HACCP
Choice Organic Teas has a certified HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) management
system in place. HACCP management ensures food safety by monitoring and recording every step
involved in the processing of our teas, from when the tea arrives at our facility to when it is shipped to you. Our facility is inspected annually. For more information about USDA FDA / Center for Food
Safety & Applied Nutrition, visit:
www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/haccp.html
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