1 Identity

Certified Paleo

The Paleo Foundation
Low — dietary compliance onlyL038
Certification · Est. 2013 · Encinitas, CA, USA
Clinical pearl for practitioners
Verifies Paleo diet ingredient compliance only. No quality testing.
Consumer action: Verify at https://paleofoundation.com. Look for the official logo.
RED FLAGS
⚑ Claims without Certified Paleo logo or database listing
⚑ Self-declared compliance without third-party audit
2 How to verify
1
Look for the official logo
Find the Certified Paleo mark on packaging.
2
Verify online
Confirm at https://paleofoundation.com.
3
Understand the scope
Certified Paleo means only Paleo-approved ingredients. It does not test product quality or purity.
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 The Paleo Foundation's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ Certified Paleo seal on packaging [1]
✓ Product in paleofoundation.com database [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ 'Paleo-friendly' without certification [1]
✕ Contains dairy/grains despite Paleo claims [1]
Unverified Paleo claims
A product claims compliance without actual Certified Paleo certification. Always verify on the official database.
The Certified Paleo mark is a trademark of The Paleo Foundation and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
Clinical relevance of Certified Paleo
Verifies Paleo diet ingredient compliance only. No quality testing.
Customer asks about Certified Paleo
Certified Paleo means only Paleo-approved ingredients. It does not test product quality or purity.
What does Certified Paleo mean?
Certified Paleo means only Paleo-approved ingredients. It does not test product quality or purity.
5 Overview
Certified Paleo verifies that a supplement contains only Paleo-approved ingredients — no grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugars, or synthetic additives. The Paleo Foundation reviews ingredients and manufacturing processes [1].

Governance

Managed by The Paleo Foundation. Independent third-party auditing.
6 What it tests
Verifies absence of grains, legumes, dairy [1]
Screens for artificial additives [1]
Reviews manufacturing for cross-contamination [1]

Does NOT test

Does NOT test potency or label accuracy [1]
Does NOT verify safety or contaminants [1]
Does NOT guarantee health benefits [1]
7 Methodology
Application, audit, and verification process. Annual recertification required.
8 Comparison
vs Keto Certified
Same: Both verify dietary compliance [1]
Different: Paleo excludes food groups; Keto focuses on carb content [1]
→ Different diets, different certifications.
9 Regulatory recognition
Voluntary certification. Not a regulatory requirement.
10 Connected ingredients
6 related ingredients in the database.
Collagen PeptidesOmega-3 (EPA)Vitamin DMagnesiumMCT OilBone Broth Protein
11 References
[1]The Paleo Foundation. Certified Paleo Standards. paleofoundation.com. Accessed May 2026. paleofoundation.com
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13 Related labels
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Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
Certified Paleo is a trademark of The Paleo Foundation. This entry is for educational purposes under nominative fair use. For corrections: info@accreditation.ge.
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