The First Seed Oil Free Certification for Packaged Foods & Restaurants
The First Seed Oil Free Certification For CPG Brands & Restaurants

Lab Tested For Purity
Our industry-leading Seed Oil Free Certification process ensures all certified products are free of harmful seed oils, with laboratory testing and auditing to protect consumers and companies.

Transparent Pricing
Qualifying companies are eligible to license the trademarked Seed Oil Free Certified seal for use on product packages, menus, and other marketing materials for an annual fee. Testing fees are itemized on a per-ingredient basis for each distinct oil or refined fat used in offerings.

Seed Oil Free Restaurants
As the benefits of a seed oil-free diet gain traction among health-conscious consumers, restaurants using premium oils like olive, avocado, and coconut can attract new clientele looking for healthier options when eating out.
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“The Seed Oil Free Alliance is helping industry and consumers switch to healthier oils and fats.”
DR. ANDREW WEIL, MD
Scientific & Medical Advisor, Partner
Frequently Asked Questions
What are harmful seed oils?
Canola (rapeseed), corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, rice bran, safflower, soybean, and sunflower seed oils are highly processed ingredients made using industrial refining techniques. None of these existed in human diets before the 20th century. But today, the average American consumes 20-30% of their daily calories from highly refined seed oils.
The Seed Oil Free Alliance categorizes seed oils as “harmful” when they are high in omega-6 or other polyunsaturated fats, unstable when heated, and low in nutritional value. Harmful seed oils are commonly found in ready-to-eat foods, cooking oils, and restaurant offerings.
These oil and fat ingredients are prohibited in foods bearing the Seed Oil Free Certified Seal:
Canola (rapeseed) oil
Corn oil
Cottonseed oil
Flaxseed oil
Grapeseed oil
Peanut oil
Rice bran oil
Safflower oil
Soybean oil
Sunflower oil
Interesterified fats
Partially or fully hydrogenated oils
Unfortunately, you’ll find them everywhere if you start reading labels or asking at restaurants.
How is the Seed Oil Free Alliance different from other certifying organizations?
Unlike other organizations that certify food products, the Seed Oil Free Alliance focuses exclusively on addressing the problems around prevalent seed oils found in the food supply today, with the first set of doctor-created Seed Oil Free Standards and backed by independent lab testing.
What are the steps for certification?
Companies with eligible CPG products or food service offerings are provided with a mutual NDA and link to our web-based application. Then we’ll confirm pricing and test your ingredients. If your oils and fats are pure, you’re now certified — and if they’re not, we’ll help you address any purity issues or refund your licensing fee*.
Following official certification, you’ll also have a grace period to print the seal on packaging and prepare for your announcement. *Licensing fee refunds are available for up to 2 weeks following test results indicating seed oil adulteration. If you opt for a refund, we will always keep the test results associated with your company confidential. Testing fees are nonrefundable.
What is oil adulteration fraud?
Oil adulteration fraud is one of the most common types of food fraud. When suppliers add a cheaper seed oil to more expensive oils but sell the product as 100% pure, they are cheating their customers.
The crime of fraudulently mixing cheap seed oils into olive oil or avocado oil is well-documented and can affect bottled cooking oils sold at retail and wholesale.
According to the FDA, this type of food fraud is economically motivated and often evades detection. It’s a significant concern for consumers seeking the health benefits and culinary qualities of premium cooking oils.
Researchers at UC Davis found that nearly 70% of US avocado oil they tested was impure and mixed with inexpensive seed oils. The current prevalence of olive oil adulteration in the US is unknown because the most recent peer-reviewed studies were conducted in 2015 and 2016, but authorities believe olive oil fraud could be on the rise globally due to recent shortages and price spikes.
In the United States, cooking oils aren’t routinely tested for purity or authenticity, so it’s difficult for consumers and companies to know whether they’re buying pure premium oils.
The Seed Oil Free Alliance is the first organization to require purity tests for all oil and refined fat ingredients used in certified food products. Consumers can also look for the voluntary North American Olive Oil Association Seal or California Olive Oil Council Seal on bottled olive oil as guarantees of purity and quality.
Are You Ready For The World’s First Seed Oil Free Certification?
Our expert team is ready to guide you through every step of the process, from your initial application to proudly displaying the Seed Oil Free Certified seal. Start your certification journey today.
Explore the Standards
The Seed Oil Free Standards define requirements for companies and their products, allowed and disallowed ingredients for certification, and other certification details.
Our Process
Our industry-leading Seed Oil Free Certification process ensures all certified products are free of harmful seed oils, with laboratory testing and auditing to protect consumers and companies.
Check Pricing
Qualifying companies are eligible to license the trademarked Seed Oil Free Certified seal for use on product packages, menus, and other marketing materials for an annual flat fee. Testing fees are itemized on a per-ingredient basis for each distinct oil or refined fat used in offerings.
Check Eligibility
You’ll review a simple ingredient checklist and supply a few other details to check your CPG or food service company’s eligibility, then receive pre-qualification and guidance on applying for the Seed Oil Free Certification.
Meet with One of Our
Team of Seed Oil Free Experts
We’ll answer your questions on the certification process, eligibility, lab testing, pricing, telling your company’s Seed Oil Free Story, and more.