Organic Pagoda is certified organic by O.F.D.C., Organic Food Development Center, of China. O.F.D.C. was founded in 1994, and is the oldest and largest specialized inspection and certification organization and the only organic certifier in China that has been I.F.O.A.M. (the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements) and ISO-65 (International Standardization Organization) accredited. O.F.D.C. provides organic certification to the National Organic Product Standard of China and O.F.D.C. Organic Certification Standard. Organic Pagoda's manufacturer is the first and only manufacturer of herbs to receive O.F.D.C. organic certification, as the O.F.D.C. focuses on produce and agriculture. The O.F.D.C. constantly sends certified inspectors to the farmland for unannounced soil and product testing. For more information, please visit O.F.D.C.'s website at www.ofdc.org.

International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, shortened IFOAM , is one of the largest international organic certifying agencies. Its principles include respect to health, ecology, care and fairness. Organic Pagoda's manufacturer is a member of IFOAM. Memberships status with IFOAM includes a commitment to growing with the Principles of Organic statues provided by IFOAM. All herbs certified by OFDC are therefore certified by IFOAM, as it recognizes OFDC as a certifying agency. For more information please visit, www.ifoam.org.

Our herbs are grown organically on over 200,000 acres of farmland in 5 distinct growing regions in China. Sustainable farming methods are used, and herbs are grown according to their specific bio-regions.