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Made Well Badge - Certification Criteria
What is the Made Well Badge?
The Made Well Badge is a mark of quality, transparency, and ethical production for products that meet high standards in sourcing, sustainability, and craftsmanship. This badge helps consumers identify Canadian-made goods that prioritize integrity, sustainability, and excellence.
What is the Made Well Badge?
The Made Well Badge is a mark of quality, transparency, and ethical production for products that meet high standards in sourcing, sustainability, and craftsmanship. This badge helps consumers identify Canadian-made goods that prioritize integrity, sustainability, and excellence.
Eligibility Criteria
To earn the Made Well™️ Badge, a product must meet at least three of the following key criteria:
1. Canadian Manufacturing & Sourcing 🇨🇦
✅ The product must be at least 70% manufactured or assembled in Canada.
✅ If sourced internationally, the company must disclose sourcing origins and demonstrate fair trade partnerships.
2. Ethical Labor & Fair Trade 🤝
✅ The business follows fair labor practices, ensuring ethical wages and working conditions.
✅ The business is not involved in forced labor, child labor, or exploitative manufacturing.
3. Sustainability & Environmental Impact 🌱
✅ The product minimizes waste and packaging, using recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable materials.
✅ The company actively reduces its carbon footprint by choosing local materials or low-emission transport methods.
✅ The business uses eco-friendly production processes with minimal water and energy waste.
4. Ingredient & Material Transparency 🔎
✅ The company provides clear and honest labeling, disclosing all ingredients or materials used.
✅ The product is free from known harmful additives banned in other countries but still used in North America (e.g., Titanium Dioxide, BPA, PFAS).
✅ The business avoids misleading marketing terms and greenwashing.
5. Health & Safety Compliance 🛡️
✅ The product meets Health Canada safety standards and undergoes rigorous quality control.
✅ It is free from known allergens unless explicitly stated and certified.
✅ The company participates in voluntary recalls or independent third-party testing to ensure ongoing safety.
6. Social Responsibility & Community Impact ❤️
✅ The business actively supports local communities, Indigenous groups, or Canadian charities.
✅ A percentage of profits goes toward social or environmental causes.
✅ The company provides educational content on ethical consumerism and sustainability.
1. Canadian Manufacturing & Sourcing 🇨🇦
✅ The product must be at least 70% manufactured or assembled in Canada.
✅ If sourced internationally, the company must disclose sourcing origins and demonstrate fair trade partnerships.
2. Ethical Labor & Fair Trade 🤝
✅ The business follows fair labor practices, ensuring ethical wages and working conditions.
✅ The business is not involved in forced labor, child labor, or exploitative manufacturing.
3. Sustainability & Environmental Impact 🌱
✅ The product minimizes waste and packaging, using recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable materials.
✅ The company actively reduces its carbon footprint by choosing local materials or low-emission transport methods.
✅ The business uses eco-friendly production processes with minimal water and energy waste.
4. Ingredient & Material Transparency 🔎
✅ The company provides clear and honest labeling, disclosing all ingredients or materials used.
✅ The product is free from known harmful additives banned in other countries but still used in North America (e.g., Titanium Dioxide, BPA, PFAS).
✅ The business avoids misleading marketing terms and greenwashing.
5. Health & Safety Compliance 🛡️
✅ The product meets Health Canada safety standards and undergoes rigorous quality control.
✅ It is free from known allergens unless explicitly stated and certified.
✅ The company participates in voluntary recalls or independent third-party testing to ensure ongoing safety.
6. Social Responsibility & Community Impact ❤️
✅ The business actively supports local communities, Indigenous groups, or Canadian charities.
✅ A percentage of profits goes toward social or environmental causes.
✅ The company provides educational content on ethical consumerism and sustainability.
Application Process
1️⃣ Submit an application via Made Where? business portal, including supporting documentation.
2️⃣ Provide product details (origin, sourcing, materials, certifications).
3️⃣ Third-party review may be conducted for verification.
4️⃣ Earn the Made Well™️ Badge and gain special platform recognition.
2️⃣ Provide product details (origin, sourcing, materials, certifications).
3️⃣ Third-party review may be conducted for verification.
4️⃣ Earn the Made Well™️ Badge and gain special platform recognition.