Mother’s Standards

Mother’s looks for the highest quality products available across all categories with an emphasis on local, Organic, Non-GMO, Fair Trade, sustainable, Biodynamic, and/or Regenerative Farmed ingredients. We also seek companies that choose recyclable, eco-friendly, and compostable packaging.

Products must be free from artificial: preservatives, additives, fillers, binders, artificial fragrances, fats, flavors, and sweeteners.

Mother’s will request additional information/written statements to verify Non-GMO sourcing and processing of the following (food) items if not specified as Organic or Non-GMO on the label.

• As proud sponsors of the Non-GMO Project, the Organic Trade Association, and the Natural Products Association, we emphasize these items in our stores.

• • Products must be free from artificial: preservatives, additives, fillers, binders, artificial fragrances, fats, flavors, and sweeteners.
  • Any products containing Dairy or Poultry must be Growth Hormone-free and Antibiotic-free.
  • Eggs must be Cage-free.
  • Fish and Seafood must be sustainably raised /wild caught.
  • Beef must be grass-fed and finished.
  • Palm must be sustainably sourced.

• Body Care also evaluates products through the Environmental Working Group’s “Skin Deep” rating system.