Certifications

At Gorecki’s Home Goods we are committed to using ingredients that align with ethical, sustainable, and clean beauty practices. While our business itself is not directly certified by the organizations listed below, we carefully analyze ingredient sourcing, production methods, and supplier certifications to ensure they meet the highest quality and ethical standards.

This section is provided for informational purposes only to help you understand the meaning behind these certifications, why they matter in skincare and cosmetics, and the things that are important to us when crafting our products.

🌱 Ethical & Sustainability Certifications

B Corp Certified

✔ Ensures a business meets high ethical, environmental, and social responsibility standards.
✔ Evaluates employee treatment, supply chain sustainability, and transparency.
✔ Recognized across 70+ countries, making it a highly trusted certification.

Fair Trade Certified

✔ Guarantees fair wages, ethical working conditions, and sustainable farming practices.
✔ Helps support small farmers and communities in developing countries.
✔ Prevents child labor, exploitation, and harmful environmental practices.

RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)

✔ Ensures palm oil is ethically and sustainably sourced, reducing deforestation.
✔ Protects wildlife habitats and indigenous communities.
✔ Encourages environmentally responsible farming techniques.

Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free Certified)

✔ Guarantees that no animal testing is conducted at any stage of production.
✔ Ensures no animal-derived ingredients were tested on animals.
✔ Recognized internationally by consumers seeking ethical skincare.

Vegan Certified

✔ Ensures a product is 100% free of animal-derived ingredients.
✔ Prohibits the use of animal by-products, including beeswax and lanolin.
✔ Requires no animal testing during production.

Non-GMO Verified

✔ Guarantees that a product contains no genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
✔ Ensures strict ingredient sourcing and traceability.
✔ Supports natural and traditional farming practices.

USDA Organic Certified

✔ Requires products to be made with at least 95% organic ingredients.
✔ Prohibits synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, and GMOs.
✔ Ensures sustainable soil and farming practices.

Rainforest Alliance Certified

✔ Supports sustainable farming and protects biodiversity.
✔ Guarantees fair wages and ethical labor practices.
✔ Helps combat climate change and deforestation.

ECOCERT Certified

✔ A leading European certification ensuring organic ingredients and eco-friendly production.
✔ Requires biodegradable formulas and recyclable packaging.
✔ Prohibits petrochemicals, synthetic dyes, and artificial fragrances.

🕌 Religious & Cultural Certifications

Halal Certified

✔ Ensures compliance with Islamic dietary and ethical laws.
✔ Prohibits pork, alcohol, and non-halal animal derivatives.
✔ Requires strict cleanliness standards in production facilities.

Kosher Certified

✔ Verifies that a product meets Jewish dietary laws.
✔ Prohibits mixing of meat and dairy derivatives.
✔ Ensures all animal-based ingredients (if used) come from kosher-slaughtered animals.

Ayurvedic Certified

✔ Aligns with Ayurvedic healing principles from ancient India.
✔ Requires natural, plant-based, and holistic formulations.
✔ Supports balance between mind, body, and spirit through skincare.

🌎 Additional Clean Beauty Certifications

Biodynamic Certified (Demeter)

✔ Goes beyond organic, using regenerative, chemical-free farming.
✔ Promotes soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable ecosystems.
✔ Requires eco-friendly ingredient sourcing.

EWG Verified (Environmental Working Group)

✔ Guarantees no harmful chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances.
✔ Requires full ingredient transparency.
✔ Recognized as a trusted "clean beauty" standard.

Zero Waste Certified

✔ Ensures products and packaging eliminate unnecessary waste.
✔ Promotes biodegradable, refillable, or fully recyclable materials.
✔ Encourages sustainable production methods.

Handmade & Artisan Certified

✔ Recognizes small-batch, non-mass-produced skincare brands.
✔ Emphasizes quality craftsmanship and natural ingredients.
✔ Highlights traditional and time-honored production methods.

Why Certifications Matter

These certifications provide transparency and assurance that a product meets specific ethical, religious, or health-conscious standards.

We believe in full transparency and responsible sourcing. While we are not directly certified by these organizations, we carefully analyze our ingredients and suppliers to ensure they align with our commitment to quality, sustainability, and ethical production.

Would you like to see a "How to Read Labels" guide to help navigate certifications while shopping? 😊