Company rating on whether its facilities have been certified under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001. Certification means the company meets ISO environmental management standards, which require a commitment to minimizing environmental impact and improving environmental performance. To learn more visit www.iso.org. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.

Indicates the manufacturer of this product is a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Planting of plantations of palm oil, which may be in as many as 1 in 10 cosmetics products, can result in significant deforestation of tropical rainforests and threatens the survival of endangered species such as the orangutan and Sumatran tiger. The RSPO, which was established in 2001, is committed to promoting the growth and use of sustainable palm oil through co-operation within the supply chain and open dialogue with its stakeholders. To learn more, visit www.rspo.org.

Indicates whether a company has stated that it does not use recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH) on its cattle. Compiled from survey results and web research by Food & Water Watch (www.foodandwaterwatch.org).

Indicates whether a company has stated that its food products do not contain genetically-modified organisms (GMO). Compiled from survey results by The True Food Network, a project of the Center for Food Safety (www.truefoodnow.org). Note that U.S. food manufacturers are not required to label products as GMO-free.

The Cornucopia Institute is a non-profit organization engaged in educational activities to support the ecological principles and economic wisdom underlying sustainable and organic agriculture. Through research and investigations on agricultural issues, The Cornucopia Institute provides information to consumers, family farmers, and the media. The Organic Dairy Report and Scorecard is a national survey of organic dairy products, which differentiates ethical family farm producers from factory farm producers and brands that threaten to take over organic dairying. With this rating tool, you can see which brands and dairy products are produced using the best organic farming practices and ethics. Based on a year's research into the organic dairy business, the scorecard rates 68 different organic dairy brands and private-label products.

The Cornucopia Institute is a non-profit organization engaged in educational activities to support the ecological principles and economic wisdom underlying sustainable and organic agriculture. Through research and investigations on agricultural issues, The Cornucopia Institute provides information to consumers, family farmers, and the media. The Organic Dairy Report and Scorecard is a national survey of organic dairy products, which differentiates ethical family farm producers from factory farm producers and brands that threaten to take over organic dairying. With this rating tool, you can see which brands and dairy products are produced using the best organic farming practices and ethics. Based on a year's research into the organic dairy business, the scorecard rates 68 different organic dairy brands and private-label products.

Indicates that this product is produced using organic methods or made with organic ingredients. Organic farming systems rely on ecologically based practices such as cultural and biological pest management, exclusion of all synthetic chemicals, antibiotics, and hormones in crop and livestock production. Certification is conducted by entities that have been approved by the US Department of Agriculture, using national standards that define organic production.

Green America, formerly Co-op America, is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to harnessing the economic power of consumers, investors and businesses to promote social justice and environmental sustainability. Green America's Seal of Approval assures you that the business behind this product operates in ways that solve, rather than cause, both environmental and social problems. The certification program recognizes businesses as they make greater progress by awarding Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels of the Seal of Approval. These businesses adopt principles, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life for their customers, their employees, communities, and the environment. Pioneering businesses who show leadership in their industry and embed social responsibility into the DNA of their company earn Gold level certification. For more information, visit www.greenamerica.org