
The 1STSPOON Standard
The 1STSPOON Standard is rooted in our vision to be the leader in efficacious, plant-powered vitamins and supplements. Our Standards guide everything we do at 1STSPOON, from product formulation, sourcing, packaging, shipping, to even how we operate — with people and the planet at the center of it all.
The 1STSPOON Standard
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Credible
We champion the power of plants and rely on the power of science. With a careful blend of both, we create our products using research-backed ingredients to bring you the benefits you’re looking for—just as we promise.
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Clean
Since our founding in 1973, 1STSPOON has been committed to providing people the safest, highest quality plant-powered supplements. We take food safety and quality seriously
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Conscious
Sustainability is the core of who we are, and we make it our responsibility to improve people and planet health as a B Corp Certified company and member of 1% For The Planet.

Credible • Clean • Conscious
Quality is in Our Nature
The power of our products is rooted in how they begin. We preserve their source ingredients’ natural purity and efficacy through every step of production to put them to work for you.

Credible
We champion the power of plants and rely on the power of science. With a careful blend of both, we create our products using research-backed ingredients to bring you the benefits you’re looking for—just as we promise.
ALWAYS:
- Evidence-backed benefits
- Active ingredients rooted in science
WE STRIVE FOR:
- Clinicals on finished products
- Nutrients paired with real food
- Plants as the feature ingredients
WE DON’T INCLUDE:
- Ingredients without a purpose

Clean
Since our founding in 1973, 1STSPOON has been committed to providing people the safest, highest quality plant-powered supplements and takes food safety and quality seriously. 1STSPOON manufactures with best in class Food Safety systems, and tests in ISO certified laboratories.
ALWAYS:
- Tested 150+ Pesticides
- NSF GMP Certified
WE STRIVE FOR:
- Non-GMO Project Verified
- Certified Glyphosate Residue Free
- Organic ingredients
WE DON’T USE:
- Top 9 allergens*
- Harmful additives, fillers, and colors

Conscious
Sustainability is the core of who we are, and we make it our responsibility to improve the health of people and planet. As a proud B Corp and member of 1% for the Planet, we are committed to using our business as a force for good.
ALWAYS:
- B Corp Certified
- 1% for the Planet
WE STRIVE FOR:
- Source — Increase organic, fair trade and regenerative certified ingredients
- Make — Have zero waste operations and submit and achieve a Science-Based Climate Target by 2030
- Deliver — Improve the materials (like adding recycled content or sustainable fiber) and the diversion of packaging to ensure 100% recyclable, compostable, or reusable packaging by 2030
- Embed JEDI in our culture, consumer outreach and community engagement
WE DON’T:
- Have all of the answers yet, but invite you to join us as we work rigorously to do our part to help save our planet

Our Planet-First Commitments
Setting a Standard
We aren’t shy about our environmental and social responsibility. We are working hard to take bold action to help create a healthier world — for people and the planet.
The 1STSPOON Standard
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B Corp Certified
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1% for the Planet
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Certified Plastic Neutral
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Made Without the Top 9 Allergens
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Tested for 150+ Pesticides
Product Level Standards
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Glyphosate Free
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Gluten Free
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Vegetarian
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Kosher
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Non GMO