1 Identity

Certified B Corporation

B Lab
Low — company certification, not product qualityL041
Certification · Est. 2006 · Wayne, PA, USA
Clinical pearl for practitioners
Company-level ethical certification. Does not test products. Good for ESG-conscious consumers.
Consumer action: Verify at https://www.bcorporation.net. Look for the official logo.
RED FLAGS
⚑ Claims without Certified B Corporation logo or database listing
⚑ Self-declared compliance without third-party audit
2 How to verify
1
Look for the official logo
Find the Certified B Corporation mark on packaging.
2
Verify online
Confirm at https://www.bcorporation.net.
3
Understand the scope
B Corp certifies the company behind your supplement meets high ethical standards. It does not test the supplement itself.
3 How to spot it — genuine vs fake
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Always confirm the mark with the issuing body
The authoritative check is on B Lab's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ B Corp logo [1]
✓ Company at bcorporation.net [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ 'Socially responsible' without B Corp [1]
✕ Expired B Corp (3-year recertification) [1]
Unverified Corporation claims
A product claims compliance without actual Certified B Corporation certification. Always verify on the official database.
The Certified B Corporation mark is a trademark of B Lab and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
Clinical relevance of Certified B Corporation
Company-level ethical certification. Does not test products. Good for ESG-conscious consumers.
Customer asks about Certified B Corporation
B Corp certifies the company behind your supplement meets high ethical standards. It does not test the supplement itself.
What does Certified B Corporation mean?
B Corp certifies the company behind your supplement meets high ethical standards. It does not test the supplement itself.
5 Overview
B Corp certifies companies (not products) meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance. B Corp supplement companies are verified for worker treatment, environmental practices, community impact, and governance. Requires scoring 80+ on the B Impact Assessment [1].

Governance

Managed by B Lab. Independent third-party auditing.
6 What it tests
Measures environmental practices [1]
Evaluates worker compensation and benefits [1]
Assesses community impact [1]
Reviews corporate governance and transparency [1]

Does NOT test

Does NOT test product quality [1]
Does NOT verify ingredient safety [1]
Does NOT audit manufacturing GMP [1]
7 Methodology
Application, audit, and verification process. Annual recertification required.
8 Comparison
vs Fair Trade Certified
Same: Both address ethical practices [1]
Different: B Corp = company-level; Fair Trade = supply chain [1]
→ Complementary.
9 Regulatory recognition
Voluntary certification. Not a regulatory requirement.
10 Connected ingredients
0 related ingredients in the database · plus broader categories.
All supplement categories
11 References
[1]B Lab. B Corp Certification. bcorporation.net. Accessed May 2026. www.bcorporation.net
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Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
Certified B Corporation is a trademark of B Lab. This entry is for educational purposes under nominative fair use. For corrections: info@accreditation.ge.
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