The USDA offers the BioPreferred® Program to increase the purchase and use of biobased products. An increased use of biobased products reduces our nation’s reliance on petroleum, increases the use of renewable agricultural resources, and contributes to reducing adverse environmental and health impacts. Through the program, products like adjuvants can be labeled to make it easy for consumers to identify biobased products. While participation in the program is voluntary, it illustrates a company’s dedication to sustainability and economic development.

To qualify as USDA Certified Biobased, adjuvants must contain at least 50% biobased carbon, verified by testing in an independent lab. Products certified under USDA’s requirements are manufactured from renewable or reclaimed plant materials such as soy, sugarcane, algae, forestry, and other agricultural sources. Regardless of industry, USDA Certified Biobased products provide a greener choice, decrease greenhouse gas emissions and support renewable, domestic energy sources.

Exacto participates in the BioPreferred program to offer pre-certified adjuvants ready to add to your product line. The private labeling process is completely confidential. For Exacto’s UDSA Certified Biobased Products, testing is exempt at no extra cost for use of the USDA Certified Biobased label on private labels and marketing materials. This enables your company to participate in the $470 billon dollar bioeconomy immediately.