USDA Biopreferred Program

Free Webinar in Spanish: Biobased Testing & USDA BioPreferred Program

Free Spanish webinar – Análisis de origen biológico & Programa BioPreferred del USDA
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Free Webinar for Asia-Pacific: How to Measure Biobased Content?

Free Webinar for Asia-Pacific: How to Measure Biobased Content?
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Live Webinar: Feb. 27, 2024 *Available on demand*

Join Beta Analytic’s Free Biobased Testing Webinar

Biobased Testing & the USDA BioPreferred® Program
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Live Webinar: December 14, 2023 – Available on demand

How Toy Makers can Avoid Greenwashing Claims

In a cluttered market like the toy industry, a transparent approach goes a long way to stand out from competitors. Consumers will be more likely to trust your toys if the “eco-friendly” claims in your packaging and marketing materials are validated. Getting a Nordic Swan Ecolabel or USDA Certified Biobased Product label can help prove that your toy products are indeed “green”.

Free Webinar: Biobased Testing under the USDA BioPreferred® Program

Biobased Testing, USDA BioPreferred® Program and Case Studies
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Live Webinar: April 13, 2023 – Available on Demand

Eyewear & More Baby Products in the USDA BioPreferred Program

The USDA BioPreferred® Program increased the number of potential participants by adding 23 more product categories that qualify for a USDA Certified Biobased Product label. These product categories are not designated for federal purchasing preference at this time. 

Register to Join the USDA BioPreferred Program Webinar

A FREE webinar about the USDA BioPreferred Program and how carbon-14 analysis is used to measure a product’s biobased carbon content.
Live Webinar: March 22, 2022  – Available on Demand
Speakers: Serafima Kurepa (Beta Analytic), Andrew Jermolowicz (Director, USDA Rural Development – Business Development Division), Vernell Thompson (Procurement Analyst, USDA Rural Development – Public-Private Partnerships Branch)

Are Greenology’s Household & Personal Care Products Really Biobased?

In an article co-authored with Greenology Products, Beta Analytic’s Marketing Manager Haley Gershon describes the use of Carbon-14 testing to verify biomass-derived ingredients used in the formulation of household and personal care products and explains the need of such testing to qualify for certain certification and eco-labeling programs. 

Biobased Content Certification of Coating Products

An article co-written by Summer Zhang and Hui Jian of Beta Analytic and Xuan Nan of Dow Chemical (China) described how to verify the biobased carbon content of products and shared updates on the biobased coating industry.

Biobased Content of Reebok Shoes

In an article co-written by Beta Analytic Marketing Manager Haley Gershon and Mike Andrews, Director of Advanced Development for Reebok Future, sportswear brand Reebok International Limited described its experience in using biobased content testing as a tool to validate raw materials successfully and how to effectively display the use of plant-derived material to increase product appeal.

The USDA BioPreferred Program, Strong Sales & Brand Loyalty

According to a study conducted by marketing firm Shelton Group, the USDA Certified Biobased Product label is one of four certifications that influence buying decisions of consumers in the US.

USDA adds 30 Product Categories to BioPreferred Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adding 30 new product categories to the BioPreferred® Program for the preferred procurement of biobased products by federal agencies.

Carbon-14 Testing is Vital to Support Biobased Claims

Beta Analytic’s marketing specialist Haley Gershon discussed in a recently published article how biobased certifications contribute to consumer confidence. As the demand for natural and eco-friendly products continue to grow, an eco-label could make one company stand out from its competitors.

USDA BioPreferred Program to add 30 Product Categories

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to add 30 new product categories to the USDA BioPreferred® Program and amend these four existing categories – general purpose de-icers, firearm lubricants, laundry products and water-clarifying agents.

USDA BioPreferred Program Adds Intermediates Product Categories

Effective August 9, 2018, manufacturers of several biobased intermediates can join the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred Program®. Qualified intermediates will be afforded procurement preference by federal agencies and their contractors.

USDA BioPreferred Program – Choosing a Qualified Lab for Biobased Content Testing

Not all laboratories providing ASTM D6866 biobased content testing are qualified to provide such service to applicants of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred Program. Biobased content testing labs must first be accepted by the USDA. The labs must be ISO 17025-accredited.

USDA BioPreferred Program Starts 2018 Product Audit in May

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin its BioPreferred® Program audit activities in May 2018. The USDA BioPreferred Program will email all participants to request that they complete an online Audit Declaration of Conformance.

How to Identify USDA Certified Biobased Bath Products

Biobased bath products certified by the USDA BioPreferred Program carries the USDA Certified Biobased Product label, making it easier for consumers to identify which ones are significantly made of materials from feedstocks, agriculture or forestry.

Hair Care Products in the USDA BioPreferred Program

Hair care products manufacturers can participate in the USDA BioPreferred Program as long as they meet the product category’s minimum biobased content and other requirements.

USDA Certified Biobased Products for Pest Control

As consumer demand for safer and greener products in pest control continues to rise, more and more businesses are hoping to get certified under the USDA BioPreferred® Program. These biobased products can either be industrial or commercial goods made in large part with biological materials from agriculture, forestry, intermediate, or feedstocks.