{"id":22093,"date":"2024-06-11T08:00:17","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T06:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/?p=22093"},"modified":"2026-09-15T10:55:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:55:14","slug":"usa-certified-biostimulant-program-kaeltia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/usa-certified-biostimulant-program-kaeltia\/","title":{"rendered":"USA Certified Biostimulant ProgramThe Fertilizer Institute (TFI)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aaa7f6c6bd9b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aaa7f6c6bd9b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/usa-certified-biostimulant-program-kaeltia\/#What_is_the_Certified_Biostimulant_Program\" >What is the Certified Biostimulant Program?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/usa-certified-biostimulant-program-kaeltia\/#What_exactly_does_TFI_certify\" >What exactly does TFI certify?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/usa-certified-biostimulant-program-kaeltia\/#Benefits_of_being_TFI_certified\" >Benefits of being TFI certified<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/usa-certified-biostimulant-program-kaeltia\/#Step-by-step_certification_process\" >Step-by-step certification process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/usa-certified-biostimulant-program-kaeltia\/#How_Kaeltia_can_help_you_with_biostimulant_certification\" >How Kaeltia can help you with biostimulant certification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Certified_Biostimulant_Program\"><\/span>What is the Certified Biostimulant Program?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Certification for biostimulant products in the US market is a <strong>fully voluntary program for companies wishing to obtain conformity for their biostimulant products<\/strong>. The program verifies compliance with the U.S. Industry Guidelines on Efficacy, Safety and Composition for this type of product.<\/p>\n<p>The program certifies that appropriate experimental protocols have been used to test the efficacy and safety of the biostimulant product. These elements are explained in detail in the Guidelines developed by the <strong>Biostimulant Industry Task Force<\/strong> and published by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpia.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA)<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tfi.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Fertilizer Institute (TFI)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The task force that developed the program included participation from various industry stakeholders, including major representatives and manufacturers of biostimulant products, small retailers, laboratories and researchers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exactly_does_TFI_certify\"><\/span>What exactly does TFI certify?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>TFI does not certify product efficacy<\/strong>; rather, the certification ensures that efficacy is demonstrated using clear and appropriate agronomic research methods. The criteria and assessments are based on adequate documentation supporting different methods as proof of efficacy, analytics, composition and safety.<\/p>\n<p>Companies that obtain approval will be able to use the certification seal on the biostimulant product label, which will translate into positive results for the brand, as well as trust from customers and small agricultural retailers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_being_TFI_certified\"><\/span>Benefits of being TFI certified<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Certified Biostimulant Program provides various <strong>benefits<\/strong> for small retailers, growers and manufacturers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Manufacturers<\/strong>: enables manufacturers to build trust through validation and compliance with safety and efficacy standards, demonstrating meaningful attributes through the biostimulant product&#8217;s composition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retailers or small farms<\/strong>: certification is an added value for small farms, providing guidance when evaluating products with greater confidence, enabling proper product selection for further field testing and for receiving recommendations from growers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growers<\/strong>: allows farmers to make better decisions based on a program recognized by the industry and other growers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-step_certification_process\"><\/span>Step-by-step certification process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Steps to obtain certification<\/strong> through the Fertilizer Institute (TFI):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Application<\/strong>. Complete the application and provide the information requested for conformity testing. Pay the fee, which will depend on whether the applicant is a member or not. Renewal fees apply every two years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>. TFI&#8217;s review of the application to verify the certification process will be carried out by TFI&#8217;s in-house experts and, where necessary, by external reviewers with experience in agronomic or soil research.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Obtaining the certification seal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Kaeltia_can_help_you_with_biostimulant_certification\"><\/span>How Kaeltia can help you with biostimulant certification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Kaeltia Consulting provides specialized support<\/strong> on scientific and regulatory matters to meet the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/regulatory\/\">regulatory compliance<\/a> <\/strong>needs of biostimulant products in the USA, in line with the criteria set by the institutions and the new regulatory frameworks.<\/p>\n<p>We can help you <strong>prepare the necessary documentation<\/strong>, <strong>design field trials<\/strong> that meet the protocols required by TFI, and <strong>manage the entire certification process<\/strong>. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/kaeltia.com\/en\/kaeltia-service\/fertilisers-biostimulants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fertilizers and biostimulants service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about our services, contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@kaeltia.com\">info@kaeltia.com<\/a>. We will be happy to help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Certified Biostimulant Program? Certification for biostimulant products in the US market is a fully voluntary program for companies wishing to obtain conformity for their biostimulant products. The program verifies compliance with the U.S. Industry Guidelines on Efficacy, Safety and Composition for this type of product. The program certifies that appropriate experimental protocols have been used to test the efficacy and safety of the biostimulant product. 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