Open Book Extracts (OBX), a CBD ingredients supplier and finished products company, recently achieved USDA Organic certifications for the manufacturing of its CBD products, and as such, its ingredients can now be used in certified organic finished products. The certification was awarded by Where Food Comes From following an evaluation process.
 
The evaluation included a review of the company’s manufacturing records, analysis of the credentials and credibility of its suppliers to ensure organic compliance throughout the supply chain, and confirmation of cleanliness standards. The USDA Organic Certification applies to:
 
- Full spectrum lipid infused oil
- THC-free broad spectrum distillate
- Low-THC compliant broad spectrum distillate
- 90 mg, 150 mg, 300 mg, and 600 mg CBD broad spectrum hemp seed oil tinctures
 
OBX said that more of its products and ingredients can be added to the list with 4-6 weeks lead time.
 
“Our mission has always been to provide the highest quality and most consistent cannabinoid ingredients and finished products in the industry,” Dave Neundorfer, OBX CEO, said. “Through a commitment to clean label initiatives, natural production practices, and significant investment in research and development, OBX has now achieved USDA Organic certification. This gold standard for supply chain integrity delivers timely differentiation and increased consumer trust as the industry expands into consumer product goods and nutraceutical markets.”
 
THC-Free Broad Spectrum Distillate and Low-THC compliant broad spectrum distillate are provided to OBX through a distribution partnership with PHCO2, a specialist in whole plant hemp extraction with almost 40 years of expertise with patented supercritical extractions. The company uses food-grade CO2 extraction to support whole plant hemp extract purification, including 100% USDA-Certified Organic ingredients.
 
Other certifications OBX has achieved include good ratings received from ASI Auditors’ April recertification audit for HACCP Based Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) for CFR 117 for Food Processing and CFR 111 for Dietary Supplements.
 
“The USDA Organic Seal is a well-respected identifier for authentic, high quality organic products by consumers, and can provide them with more confidence in the cannabinoid-enabled products they buy,” Chelsea Pipkin, OBX vice president of quality assurance, said. “This is a major step in the right direction for the hemp industry and the brands we support. It verifies the importance and traceability of organic hemp farming and manufacturing, as well as using other certified organic natural ingredients in finished products.”