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C.L.E.A.N.® Food Certified
C.L.E.A.N.® Food Certified
Video: C.L.E.A.N.® Food Certified
International Standard for Certified C.L.E.A.N.® Food Certification
C.L.E.A.N.® Certification Exam
C.L.E.A.N.® Certification Exam
What does C.L.E.A.N. stand for?
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Clean, Local, Ethical, Active, Non-GMO
Conscious, Live, Ethical, Active, Nourishing
Certified, Legal, Ethical, Accurate, Natural
Community, Labeling, Ethical, Alkaline, Natural
What are the three pillars of the C.L.E.A.N. standard?
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Organic, Local, Sustainable
Safety, Minimal Processing, Bioavailability
Freshness, Shelf Life, Taste
Vegan, Allergen-Free, Eco-Friendly
How many scoring categories are used in the Certified C.L.E.A.N. standard?
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3
4
5
6
What does the “Conscious” component refer to?
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Bioavailable nutrients
Full safety compliance
Plant-based sourcing
Shelf-life testing
What does the “Live” component assess?
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Local sourcing
Level of raw ingredients
% of organic ingredients
Vegan certification
What does “Ethical” require for full scoring?
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Cruelty-free testing
Non-GMO ingredients
Sustainable packaging
Traceable sourcing
Which measure determines “Active” status in the C.L.E.A.N. score?
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Organic verification
CytoSolve® enzymatic bioavailabilty
Taste analysis
Color retention
What nutrient density measure is used for the “Nourishing” score?
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ORAC
ANDI
FDA NutriGuide
USDA BioIndex
What is the minimum total score required to be Certified C.L.E.A.N.?
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100
70
60
80
What is the maximum possible C.L.E.A.N. score?
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90
95
100
85
Which agency must the food facility be registered with?
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USDA
ISO
FDA
EPA
What safety documents must be provided for each ingredient?
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FDA approval
USDA export license
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Material Safety Data Sheet
What does the standard require for minimally processed foods?
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Vegan only
Organic & Non-GMO
Locally sourced only
Cold-pressed packaging
Which of the following disqualifies a product from being Certified C.L.E.A.N.?
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Contains 70% organic
Uses irradiated ingredients
Uses natural preservatives
Sold outside the U.S.
What must be tested during post-packaging shelf-life analysis?
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Sugar content
Microbial stability
Color changes
Shipping time
What happens if a product is found non-compliant during an audit?
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It is immediately banned
It must be relabeled
Certification is revoked until corrected
A fine is issued
Which of these is banned in raw form due to toxicity?
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Raw carrots
Raw cassava
Raw spinach
Raw tomatoes
What ingredients must meet EPA/USDA pesticide limits if not NOP-certifiable?
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Tofu
Maple syrup, honey
Cocoa
Water
Are synthetic substances ever allowed under the C.L.E.A.N. standard?
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No
Yes, if they are on the National List
Only in liquids
Only if organic
A product scores: Conscious – 25, Live – 10, Ethical – 25, Active – 10, Nourishing – 10. Is it C.L.E.A.N.?
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Yes
No
Only if Non-GMO tested
Only if shelf-life exceeds 1 year
A company uses genetically engineered soy. What is the 'Ethical' score?
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25
10
5
0
A product contains 75% organic ingredients. What “Live” score does it receive?
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20
10
5
15
Which score can be replaced with ORAC instead of ANDI?
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Conscious
Ethical
Nourishing
Live
A product has CytoSolve score of 18. What score does it get in “Active”?
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15
18
20
25
Which score is binary (0 or 25)?
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Nourishing
Live
Conscious
Active
Who retains right to revoke certification at any time?
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FDA
USDA
CleanFoodCertified.org
Distributor
What is required for continued use of the Certified C.L.E.A.N. imprimatur?
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Annual recertification
Marketing license
Subscription to ICIS
Proof of profit margin
Which of the following best describes the C.L.E.A.N. certification philosophy?
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Government-mandated product labeling
Bottom-up, stakeholder-driven certification
Based on consumer preference studies only
Developed by FDA and USDA
Which organization manages the Certified C.L.E.A.N. standard?
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USDA
FDA
International Center for Integrative Systems
Non-GMO Project
A product that is 100% Non-GMO receives what score for 'Ethical'?
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10
25
20
15
What is the maximum score for “Live” (Organic %)?
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25
15
10
20
What plan must be in place to satisfy the “Conscious” safety standard?
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HACCP
GMP
HARPC
ISO 9001
What accreditation must labs providing COAs have?
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ISO 22000
ISO 9001
ISO 17025
FDA GMP
Who makes the final certification decision?
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Auditor
CleanFoodCertified.org
Manufacturer
Distributor
How often must products be re-certified under C.L.E.A.N.?
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Every 3 years
Bi-annually
Annually
Quarterly
What non-agricultural ingredients are allowed?
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Corn syrup
Artificial flavors
Natural enzymes
Sulfated emulsifiers
What is the requirement for non-organic ingredients?
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Must be irradiated
Must be GMO-free and not synthetic
Must be chemically preserved
No documentation required
What is MCDA in the C.L.E.A.N. context?
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Manual Code for Data Accreditation
Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
Matrix Control for Dietary Assessment
Molecular Certification Design Authority
How are the top molecules chosen for CytoSolve testing?
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Based on marketing data
Chosen at random
Top 3 by weight for each top 10 ingredients
Listed on packaging
What is the purpose of the National List?
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Prohibits international ingredients
Lists allowed and banned synthetic/non-synthetic substances
Identifies companies
Tracks shelf-life
