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Household Cleaning—transparency is key. We prohibit over 100 problematic ingredients commonly found in household cleaning products and require full ingredient disclosure on packaging. The only exception to complete transparency is proprietary fragrance and

enzyme blends; however, we confirm that these blends meet our standards. Banned Ingredient Spotlight: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs)

“We examine food ingredients through this lens—is the purpose of this ingredient only intended to benefit the manufacturer of the food? If it’s only meant to benefit the manufacturer, we don’t allow it.”—Heather Isely • 100% Free-Range Eggs. We’re the only national chain that has made this commitment, as far as we’re aware. And our standards go the extra acre—beyond USDA requirements for “free range.” • 100% Non-GMO Bulk. Our bulk products are Non-GMO, and our bulk herbs are Certified Organic. • Only Organic Produce. We’ve always been committed to selling exclusively organic produce, and we’re USDA-certified organic handlers to ensure organic integrity all the way to your table. • 100% Pasture-Based Dairy. Our motto is “let them graze,” and, to our knowledge, we’re the only national chain with this dairy standard. Do you want stubbornly persistent chemicals that contribute to antibiotic resistance in your cleaning closet? We don’t either, which is why we’ve banned QACs. Studies show that bacteria exposed to commonly used QACs, in both short and long-term settings, can develop cross-resistance to more than one antibiotic. Body Care—it should be as natural as you! We say— not on our watch —to parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, chemical sunscreens, and other questionable ingredients commonly found in cosmetics. Banned Ingredient Spotlight: Synthetic Fragrances Petroleum and natural gas are the opposite of delightful aromas—yet, dozens of chemicals, including many derived from these substances, can hide beneath the term “fragrance.” Manufacturers aren’t required to disclose fragrance chemicals, but many carry potential health risks, including links to fertility and hormone issues. We only allow fragrances from natural sources and require full disclosure from vendors for any “fragrance” containing products. Dietary Supplements—artificial flavors & sweeteners, and synthetic colors need not apply. We hold a magnifying glass to ingredient labels, banning artificial flavors and sweeteners, synthetic colors, questionable fillers, and more. All supplements we carry must comply with the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). Most brands, including Natural Grocers Brand Supplements, go above and beyond by manufacturing their products in third-party GMP-certified facilities. Banned Ingredient Spotlight: Talc Supplement manufacturers sometimes use talc as a flow agent to prevent ingredients from clumping and sticking to machinery. However, talc can be contaminated with asbestos—a known carcinogen. And in 2024, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) gave talc a “Group 2A” classification, which is “the second highest level of certainty that a substance can cause cancer.” More Standards That Make Natural Grocers® Not Your Average Grocery Store!

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