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Follow on Google News | Polar Industries, Inc. Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Certification and Label"The USDA Certified Biobased Product label increases the visibility of our non VOC epoxy in the natural products markets." said Nate Golas, CEO of Polar Industries. All biobased amount claims are verified by independent labs and monitored by the USDA. Consumers may feel secure in the accuracy of the biobased amount and be empowered in making better informed purchasing decisions. "We are proud that Polar Industries, Inc. has earned the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label," said Ron Buckhalt, USDA BioPreferred Program Manager. "Biobased products add value to renewable agriculture commodities, create jobs in rural communities and help our nation decrease its reliance on foreign-sourced and non-renewable petroleum." The label is estimated to be on certified products and available for consumers by 10/2015. About USDA BioPreferred The USDA BioPreferred program was created by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill), and expanded by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill). The purpose is to increase the purchase and use of biobased products. The United States Department of Agriculture manages the program. Products that meet the USDA BioPreferred program requirements carry a distinctive label for easier identification by the consumer. To learn more about the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label please visit www.biopreferred.gov, and follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ About Polar Industries, Inc.: Polar Industries manufactures zero VOC, all natural epoxidized oil based epoxy systems, adhesives and coatings. www.polarindustries.net End
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