Certifications

Shop by what matters to you

“Non-toxic” and “organic” are easy to say. These are the independent standards that check.

Cruelty-free, organic, plastic-free or regenerative: pick what matters to you and shop it all in one place.

EWG Verified

Environmental Working Group

Independently certified

Free of the ingredients EWG flags as concerns, with every ingredient disclosed and good manufacturing practices.

  • Personal care
  • Cleaning
  • Baby
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MADE SAFE

Nontoxic Certified

Independently certified

Screened against thousands of chemicals linked to health or environmental harm, including known carcinogens and endocrine disruptors.

  • Personal care
  • Cleaning
  • Baby
  • Bedding
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NEA Seal of Acceptance

National Eczema Association

Independently certified

Reviewed for ingredients known to irritate sensitive or eczema-prone skin.

  • Personal care
  • Cleaning
  • Baby
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Sorette Seal of Approval

Sorette

Independently certified

Reviewed as suitable to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

  • Personal care
  • Baby
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Leaping Bunny

Cruelty Free International

Independently certified

No animal testing at any stage of development, including by ingredient suppliers.

  • Personal care
  • Cleaning
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USDA Organic

US Department of Agriculture

Independently certified

Grown and made without synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or GMOs. Products labeled organic are at least 95% organic.

  • Food
  • Personal care
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NSF/ANSI 305

NSF International

Independently certified

Personal care products made with at least 70% organic ingredients, for products that can't reach the USDA's 95%.

  • Personal care
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COSMOS Natural

Soil Association

Independently certified

Natural-origin ingredients and environmentally responsible manufacturing, with strict limits on synthetic ingredients.

  • Personal care
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Non-GMO Project Verified

Non-GMO Project

Independently certified

Ingredients tested and traced to avoid genetically modified organisms.

  • Food
  • Personal care
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GOTS

Global Organic Textile Standard

Independently certified

Organic fibers from farm to finished product, with limits on dyes and processing chemicals and fair labor requirements.

  • Textiles
  • Bedding
  • Baby
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OEKO-TEX Standard 100

OEKO-TEX Association

Independently certified

Every part, from thread to buttons, is lab-tested for harmful substances.

  • Textiles
  • Bedding
  • Baby
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bluesign

bluesign technologies

Independently certified

Textiles made with a controlled list of chemicals, safer for workers, wearers and waterways.

  • Textiles
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B Corp

B Lab

Independently certified

The whole company meets verified standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

  • All categories
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1% for the Planet

1% for the Planet

Independently certified

The brand gives at least 1% of its annual sales to approved environmental nonprofits.

  • All categories
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FSC

Forest Stewardship Council

Independently certified

Wood and paper from responsibly managed forests.

  • Home
  • Kitchen
  • Paper
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USDA Certified Biobased

USDA BioPreferred Program

Independently certified

Made with a verified share of renewable, plant-based ingredients instead of petroleum.

  • Cleaning
  • Personal care
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Plastic Neutral

rePurpose Global

Independently certified

For the plastic the brand sells, an equal amount is collected from the environment through verified projects.

  • All categories
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The Climate Label

Change Climate Project

Independently certified

The brand measures its carbon footprint, offsets it and commits to reducing it each year.

  • All categories
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OK compost HOME

TÜV AUSTRIA

Independently certified

Breaks down in a home compost pile, no industrial facility needed.

  • Kitchen
  • Packaging
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BPI Compostable

Biodegradable Products Institute

Independently certified

Breaks down in commercial composting facilities.

  • Kitchen
  • Packaging
Shop 3 products →

How we vet brands

We read every ingredient list. When a product says it meets a standard, we look for the certification behind the claim. What you choose from there is up to you.

Quick questions

Why do you carry both tallow and vegan products?

Because “clean” means different things to different people. Some of you want cruelty-free and vegan, others want regenerative animal ingredients like grass-fed tallow. We vet every product for its ingredients either way, and use certifications so you can shop by the values that matter to you.

Why doesn’t every product have a certification?

Getting certified is expensive and can take a long time. That’s easier for big brands than for small, independent makers, many of whom make products that would qualify. Carrying only certified brands would mean leaving them out.

How do you vet products that aren’t certified?

The same way we vet everything. We read the full ingredient list, check it against the ingredients we avoid, and ask the brand when something isn’t clear. A certification is an extra, independent check you can filter by.

Want more detail on a specific product? Send us a message and we’ll fill you in.

Why do some products come in plastic?

We choose products for what’s inside first. Some of the cleanest formulas we’ve found only come in plastic, especially from small brands, and leaving them out would mean fewer good options for you. When there’s a glass, aluminum or refill version, we look for it.

To help close the loop on hard-to-recycle packaging, we have a TerraCycle bin at Dome Market, 37 State Street, Newburyport. Bring back the empty beauty and cleaning packaging from products you bought from us, and it will be recycled instead of going to landfill. Learn about TerraCycle →

Have other questions? Check out our FAQ →