Our Qualifications & Certifications

Calcean prides itself in being a leading innovator of oolitic aragonite products. As such, we are committed to continuously seeking certifications and qualifications to improve our company, products, and help our customers. We understand and are committed to responsible sourcing. As such, we have obtained rigorous certifications and met qualifications to show our customers we are a company you can trust.

When you work with us, we are partners, not just your supplier.

  • ISO 14044:2006 Life Cycle Analysis

    Third-Party Verified LCA conducted
    per ISO 14044:2006 standards for environmental management, life-cycle assessment principles, and framework.

  • ISO 14067:2018 Carbon Footprint Analysis

    Third-Party Verified CFA conducted per ISO 14067:2018 standards for greenhouse gases, carbon footprint of product, requirements and guidelines for quantification and communication. This study demonstrated oolitic aragonite has a negative carbon footprint, meaning it removes more carbon from the atmosphere than the harvesting emits.

  • GreenCircle Biobased Content

    GreenCircle Biobased Certification was earned as of May 1, 2022. This certification confirms that oolitic aragonite is derived from renewable resources (using ASTM D6866). Additionally, this material meets the requirements for LEED 4.1 Sourcing of Raw Materials: Biobased materials.

  • EcoVadis Bronze Award for Sustainability

    Calcean earned the EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability in 2024. The EcoVadis sustainability assessment methodology is an evaluation of how well a company has integrated the principles of sustainability into its business and management system, and is built on international sustainability standards.

  • Halal

    Calcean’s oolitic aragonite products are certified by the American Halal Foundation (AHF) to meet the Halal standards in accordance with Islamic law.

  • Kosher-Pareve

    Calcean’s oolitic aragonite products are certified Kosher-Pareve.

  • ISO 9001:2015 Certified

    Calcean meets the rigorous quality management standards set forth by ISO 9001:2015.

  • OMRI Listed

    Calcean OceanCal Oolitic Aragonite and Calcean SandyCal Oolitic Aragonite are OMRI Listed and accepted for use in organic production in accordance with NOP standards.

  • FDA GRAS

    Calcean’s oolitic aragonite calcium carbonate is considered GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the FDA.