The U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE defines certified organic foods as grown and processed according to federal guidelines concerning several factors such as the use of additives, soil quality, animal raising practices, pest and weed control. We as producers rely on natural substances and physical, mechanical, or biologically based farming methods to the fullest extent possible. As with all organic foods, none of it is grown or handled using genetically modified organisms, which the organic standards expressly prohibit. Our organic certifying agency, Ecocert ICO is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Organic Program (NOP) accredited certifying agent authorized to issue USDA NOP organic certification to agriculture producer and processor operations that comply with Title 7 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 205 .

The Non-GMO Project is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO products, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices. The Standards set require all verified products have systems in place for testing, traceability, segregation, formulation, labeling and quality assurance. We are proud to offer ingredients that meet and exceed the standards set forth in the scope of this organization.

Vita Forte’s ingredients, manufacturing processes and equipment are within the requirements of Kosher. According to our certifier Star K, The Jewish religion incorporates within its tenets a regimen of dietary laws. These laws determine which foods are acceptable and conform to the Jewish Code. The word kosher is an adaptation of the Hebrew word meaning “fit” or “proper.” It refers to foodstuffs that meet the dietary requirements of Jewish Law. The barometer of Kosher and non-Kosher depends on two variables: the source of the ingredients and the status of the production equipment. Kosher certification, which is the guarantee that the food meets kosher requirements, revolves around these two criteria.

According to the Halal Advisory Group, Halal is a word that in Arabic means permissible. With respect to food products, it means that which is permissible according to Islamic laws. The list of products identified below are considered to be Halal:

• Milk [cows, goats, sheep]
• All Legumes & Nuts [peanuts, cashews, macadamia. etc.]
• Fresh or Naturally Frozen Vegetables
• Grains [wheat, barley, rice, rye, oats, etc.]
• Fresh or Dried Fruits 
• Honey
• Fish
• Water

Our fruit and vegetable ingredients naturally comply with the principles of Halal under the definition described above. Additionally, our ingredients do not contain or are byproducts of alcohol, meat or blood. All processing methods, packaging, equipment etc. are free of animal ingredients or possible trace amounts of animal ingredients.

The term ‘vegan’ is defined as containing no animal ingredients or animal by-products (to include honey and sugar refined with bone char), using no animal ingredient or by-product in the manufacturing process, and not being tested on animals by any company or independent contractor.

Vita Forte Inc. does not test products or ingredients on animals or use sourced materials or ingredients that have been tested on animals. We do not contract other companies to test ingredients or products on animals and will not ever test products or ingredients on animals or use sourced materials or ingredients that have been tested on animals in the future. In conclusion, all processing methods, equipment etc. associated with Vita Forte Inc. are free of animal ingredients or possible trace amounts of animal ingredients.

Vita Forte is proud to be part of the worlds largest corporate sustainability initiative, the United Nations Global Compact. Through running a company based on universal principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption to help contribute to advancing societal goals. In addition to following an ethical sourcing code of conduct, we are also committed to meeting the requirements of the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 along with expecting the same from our vendors.