Our Certifications

IOAS is a non-profit certification organization dedicated to the integrity of eco label claims in the field of organic and sustainable agriculture, environmental management, social justice and fair trade. They work internationally to assess the competence of organizations providing certification to "sustainability" standards, meaning producers can work in a fair environment and consumers can trust the products bearing these labels and the company's contribution to a more sustainable and fairer world.

IOAS's role is as an independent technical expert. It verifies correct application of the standard and the requirements for certification.

All wool and cotton fibre used at Holy Lamb Organics is IOAS certified.

Oregon Tilth is a nonprofit research and education membership organization dedicated to biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture. Oregon Tilth offers educational events throughout the state of Oregon, and provides organic certification services to organic growers, processors, and handlers internationally.

The wool and cotton used by Holy Lamb Organics in the production of their products is Oregon Tilth certified.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent non-profit, membership-led organization that sets standards under which forests and companies are certified. Their membership consists of three equally weighted chambers; environmental, economic, and social.

The FSC's mission is to promote environmentally sound, socially beneficial and economically prosperous management of the world's forests through a certification process that involves 10 principles and 57 criteria that apply to FSC-certified forests around the world.

The Dunlop latex used in Holy Lamb Organics mattress toppers is FSC certified.

All wool used by Holy Lamb Organics uses in the manufacturing of their natural and organic bedding products is tested for heavy metals through fibre sample analysis.

The official report indicates: "No toxic compounds were detected... Growers and ranchers raise sheep relative to organic standards (do not use herbicides, pesticides or growth hormones)."

Though not required by law, Holy Lamb Organics' mill has their wool periodically tested.

All the raw materials at Holy Lamb Organics are required by law to pass a specific Phthalates test (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act CPSIA of 2008). The tests are regularly conducted by this agency.

All toppers and mattresses are also required to the cigarette burn test 1633. Verification is printed on all sewn-in product labels: "This Product Complies with the Federal Flammability Standard 16 CFR part 1632".

The OEKO-TEX® Association provides manufacturers in the textile and clothing industry with a uniform benchmark on a scientific basis for the evaluation of potentially harmful substances in textiles.

The Fairtrade Certification Mark on select Coyuchi products is your independent guarantee that the cotton used has been certified in accordance with international Fairtrade Standards. The purchase of this product made with Fairtrade Certified Cotton enables the improvement of working and living conditions of Cotton Producers in developing countries and encourages environmental protection. Please go to www.info.fairtrade.net to find out more.

1% For The Planet is a global movement that encourages businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual memberships as well as everyday actions. Coyuchi contributes to the 1% for the Planet cause with each sale of their Crinkled Percale and Percale bedding products.

MADE SAFE means a product has been made with ingredients not known or suspected to cause human health harm. Materials in both our Naturepedic and Coyuchi products have been scrutinized by scientists and experts to ensure they do not contain harmful ingredients or release vapors, gases, or by-products that could impact human health.

The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) is a leading supply chain management system that supports companies to drive social compliance and improvements within the factories and farms in their global supply chains. They implement the principle international labour standards protecting workers’ rights such as International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions and declarations, the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and guidelines for multinational enterprises of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). 

The GREENGUARD Certification Program℠ is a third-party testing program for emissions from consumer products and materials. GREENGUARD tests for criteria based on industry and governmental standards. All Naturepedic products are certified to the UL/GREENGUARD Gold Certification standard.