New BioPreferred Label, Products Unveiled

The first 60 products to carry the USDA BioPreferred label were unveiled yesterday. The products, which range from hand soaps to engine oils, are composed of agricultural ingredients and are certified to meet the standards for biobased content set by USDA. "When consumers see the BioPreferred label in a store, they'll know that the product or its packaging is made from renewable plant, animal, marine or forestry materials," said Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan. According to Merrigan, biobased products add value to commodities, create jobs in rural communities and increases U.S. energy independence. Learn more.