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Y1 Certification Badges & Compliance Marks 12 SVG badges · 6-col grid
USDA PRODUCT OF USA USDA
Product of USA
USDA INSPECTED AND PASSED BY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE EST. 38 USDA
Inspected
USDA ORGANIC USDA
Organic
SQF CERTIFIED LEVEL 3 SQF
Level 3
FDA REGISTERED FACILITY FDA
Registered
GFSI RECOGNIZED GFSI
Recognized
ISO 22000 FOOD SAFETY ISO
22000
K CERTIFIED KOSHER Certified
Kosher
NON GMO PROJECT VERIFIED Non-GMO
Project
BUY AMERICAN Buy
American
HACCP CERTIFIED HACCP
Certified
COLD CHAIN VERIFIED 33-40 °F Cold Chain
Verified
■ All marks shown for design reference. Actual certification marks must follow issuing authority guidelines. GFS maintains active certifications for SQF Level 3, FDA, USDA, and HACCP.
Y2 Product Label Templates 4 label mockups · production format
GFS GLOBAL FOOD
SOLUTIONS
USDA
BARREL CHEDDAR
Mild, Pasteurized Process
Net Weight40 LB / 18.14 KG
Lot CodeBC-2026-0517-A
Production2026-05-17
Best By2026-11-17
Moisture35%
KEEP REFRIGERATED 33-40 °F
0 12345 67890 5
GFS GLOBAL FOOD
SOLUTIONS
USA
BROCCOLI CUTS
IQF, Grade A
Net Weight20 LB / 9.07 KG
Lot CodeFB-2026-0510-C
Production2026-05-10
Best By2027-05-10
OriginUSA
KEEP FROZEN -18°C / 0°F
0 23456 78901 2
USDA COMMODITY
GFS GLOBAL FOOD
SOLUTIONS
USDAINSP
BROWN BOX
PANCAKES
Material 110393
FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY
Net Weight30 LB / 13.61 KG
Lot CodeBP-2026-1101-A
Case Count144 ct
KEEP FROZEN 0°F / -18°C
1 10393 00001 7
GFS GLOBAL FOOD
SOLUTIONS
K
MOZZARELLA
LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM
Block, Pasteurized
Net Weight6 LB / 2.72 KG
Lot CodeMZ-2026-0515-B
Production2026-05-15
Best By2026-09-15
Moisture≤ 52%
KEEP REFRIGERATED 33-40 °F
0 34567 89012 3
Y3 Envelope & Mailing Templates 3 templates · #10 envelope · shipping label · window envelope
#10 Business Envelope — 4.125" x 9.5"
GFS
Global Food Solutions, Inc.
131 Heartland Blvd
Edgewood, NY 11717
Tel (631) 555-0100
PLACE
STAMP
HERE
Mr. David Chen
Procurement Director
Northeast Food Service Corp.
450 Industrial Parkway, Ste 200
Albany, NY 12205
Shipping Label — 4" x 6"
GFS GLOBAL FOOD SOLUTIONS
SHIPPING LABEL
FROM:
Global Food Solutions
131 Heartland Blvd
Edgewood, NY 11717
(631) 555-0100
SHIP TO:
Good Eats Distribution
8200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Attn: Receiving Dock B
SHIP VIA
LTL REEFER
PO NUMBER
PO-44821
TOTAL WEIGHT
1,240 LBS
PALLET COUNT
2 of 2
KEEP REFRIGERATED 33-40°F
1Z 999 AA1 01 2345 6784
Ship Date: 2026-05-17
PRO# 884-221-7790
#10 Window Envelope — 4.125" x 9.5"
GFS
Global Food Solutions, Inc.
131 Heartland Blvd
Edgewood, NY 11717
PLACE
STAMP
HERE
Sarah Mitchell
Accounts Payable
Regional Foods Inc.
1200 Commerce Dr, Ste 400
Hartford, CT 06103
WINDOW
fold
Y4 USDA "Product of USA" Badge System Size variants · Light/dark backgrounds · Usage guidelines · Buy American companion

The USDA "Product of USA" voluntary labeling claim indicates that the product was born, raised, and slaughtered (or in the case of dairy, sourced and processed) entirely within the United States. As of March 2024, FSIS requires that the claim be substantiated and applies only to products derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the U.S. GFS uses this mark on all qualifying domestically sourced products.

Size Variants
USDA PRODUCT OF USA 24px Small — inline
USDA PRODUCT OF USA 48px Medium — labels
USDA PRODUCT OF USA 96px Large — packaging
Background Variants
Light Background USDA PRODUCT OF USA Standard — white/light surfaces
Dark Background USDA PRODUCT OF USA White outer stroke — dark surfaces
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
  • Products derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed entirely in the U.S.
  • Dairy products where all milk sourcing and processing occurs domestically
  • Required on all GFS barrel cheddar, butter, and domestic commodity cheese labels
  • USDA FSIS voluntary label claim — must be substantiated
Placement Rules
  • Front panel, lower-right quadrant preferred
  • Adjacent to USDA Inspected mark when both apply
  • Minimum 4px clearspace on all sides (proportional to badge size)
  • Never overlap nutrition facts, UPC, or lot code areas
  • On master cases: front and back panels
Minimum Sizes
Digital / screen24px height
Inner pack label0.375 in (9.5mm)
Master case0.75 in (19mm)
Pallet placard1.5 in (38mm)
Buy American Companion Badge
BUY AMERICAN
BUY AMERICAN
Companion badge for USDA commodity and government bid products. Pair with "Product of USA" on all USDA Foods program shipments, school lunch program items, and government procurement orders. Circular format, 96px default.
Paired Placement
USDA PRODUCT OF USA + BUY AMERICAN = USDA Foods &
Government Bid
label pair
8px gap between badges. Equal height. "Product of USA" always left, "Buy American" always right. Both required on USDA commodity program packaging.
Color Reference: Badge uses official USDA/flag palette — Red #BF0A30, Blue #002868, White #FFFFFF. These are not GFS brand colors and should only appear within the badge SVG itself, never in surrounding UI. On dark backgrounds, the outer stroke switches to #FFFFFF for visibility.
■ USDA "Product of USA" claim regulated by FSIS (9 CFR 317.8). Must be substantiated with supply chain documentation. Badge must not be modified, recolored, or combined with non-USDA marks inside the badge boundary. Buy American companion required on all government procurement items.
S1Extended Badges ReferenceSupplementary Guidelines & Specifications

Extended reference material and detailed specifications for the GFS badges program. These supplementary sections provide granular implementation details for team members working directly with these assets.

Halal Certified Badge
Circular badge design with outer ring in forest green #166534 and inner field in white. Arabic calligraphy-inspired crescent and star motif centered, rendered in geometric strokes only — no actual Arabic text to maintain universal clarity. Text 'HALAL' in IBM Plex Mono 800 weight below the crescent. 'CERTIFIED' in smaller tracking below. Badge dimensions: 80x80px SVG viewBox. Stroke weight: 2.5px outer ring, 1.5px inner elements. Use case: Products meeting Islamic dietary law requirements. Must be verified by recognized Halal certification body (ISWA, IFANCA, or equivalent). Badge appears alongside other certification marks on product labels and specification sheets.
Non-GMO Verified Badge
Shield-shaped badge with butterfly wing motif. Orange #E97B1A accent for the butterfly, representing the Non-GMO Project brand. Text 'NON' above 'GMO' in IBM Plex Mono 800 weight, with 'PROJECT VERIFIED' below in smaller text. Shield outline in cobalt. Badge dimensions: 80x96px SVG viewBox. This badge indicates the product has been verified through the Non-GMO Project's standard. Placement: adjacent to USDA and organic badges when applicable. Size hierarchy: same height as other certification badges in the row.
Cage-Free Certified Badge
Hexagonal badge with a stylized barn/house icon inside. Color scheme: warm brown #7C2D12 for the icon, cobalt for the text and border. Text 'CAGE-FREE' in IBM Plex Mono 700 weight, 'CERTIFIED' below. The barn icon is geometric — a pentagon shape representing a roof over a rectangle, with an open door element suggesting freedom. Used for egg products meeting cage-free housing standards. Must be verified by USDA Process Verified or Certified Humane program.
Fair Trade Certified Badge
Circular badge with a stylized human figure and globe. Color scheme: teal #0F766E primary, white secondary. The human figure is a simplified yin-yang-like design holding or supporting a small globe. 'FAIR TRADE' text in IBM Plex Mono 800, 'CERTIFIED' below. Badge diameter consistent with other circular badges. Used for products sourced through Fair Trade certified supply chains. Requires active certification from Fair Trade USA or Fairtrade International.
Gluten-Free Badge
Shield-shaped badge with a crossed wheat stalk inside a prohibition circle. Color scheme: cobalt for the shield outline, a warm amber #B45309 for the wheat/prohibition elements. Text 'GLUTEN' above 'FREE' in IBM Plex Mono 800. 'CERTIFIED' in small text below. The crossed-out wheat stalk is simplified to geometric lines — no detailed botanical illustration. Used for products meeting the FDA standard of less than 20ppm gluten. Verification by GFCO (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) or equivalent.
Vegan Certified Badge
Circular badge with a stylized leaf-V combination. Color scheme: deep green #166534 for the leaf element, cobalt for border and text. The V shape incorporates a leaf motif at its right arm tip. 'VEGAN' in IBM Plex Mono 800 weight centered. 'CERTIFIED' in tracking below. Used for products containing no animal-derived ingredients or processing aids. Certification through Vegan Action or The Vegan Society.
Sustainable Seafood Badge
Wave-shaped badge outline with a fish silhouette. Color scheme: ocean blue #0369A1 for the wave and fish, cobalt for text. The fish is a minimal geometric shape — triangular body with forked tail. Wave pattern forms the lower border of the badge. 'SUSTAINABLE' above 'SEAFOOD' in IBM Plex Mono 700 weight. 'MSC CERTIFIED' in small text. Used for seafood products meeting Marine Stewardship Council or ASC standards.
Local Sourcing Badge
Square badge with rounded corners and a map pin icon. Color scheme: cobalt primary, tufts blue accent. The map pin is centered with a heart or star inside. 'LOCALLY' above 'SOURCED' in IBM Plex Mono 800. Below: 'WITHIN 250 MILES' in small tracking. Used for products sourced within 250 miles of the GFS facility at 131 Heartland Blvd, Edgewood, NY. Applies primarily to regional dairy, egg, and produce suppliers. Distance verified via supplier address records in NetSuite.
Badge Size Specifications for Different Media
Standard sizing across all media types ensures consistent badge presentation. Digital — Web: 80px height, retina-ready at 2x (160px actual). Email: 60px height maximum to maintain compatibility across email clients. Social media: 120px height for featured placement, 80px for inline. Mobile app: 48px minimum, 64px recommended. Print — Business cards: 0.4 inches height. Product labels: 0.5 inches minimum height per FDA visibility requirements. Marketing collateral: 0.75 inches for feature placement, 0.5 inches for supporting row. Packaging — Primary display panel: 0.625 inches (minimum). Information panel: 0.5 inches. Shipping labels: 0.375 inches. All badges maintain their aspect ratio — never stretch horizontally or vertically. When displayed in a row, all badges align to the same baseline and share the same height. Maximum badges per row: 6 on desktop, 3 on mobile, 4 on product labels.
Badge Placement Rules on Packaging
Certification badges appear on GFS packaging in a standardized placement system. Primary Display Panel (PDP): Maximum 3 badges in the upper-right corner, arranged horizontally with 4px gaps. Priority order: USDA first, then food safety certifications (SQF, HACCP), then dietary certifications (Kosher, Organic, Halal). Information Panel: Full badge array in a horizontal row below the nutrition facts panel and above the ingredient statement. Maximum 6 badges, 4px gaps, vertically centered. Badges must not overlap or touch the nutrition facts border. Case/Carton Labels: Badges appear in the certification zone — a designated 1.5-inch horizontal strip in the lower-right quadrant. Shipping Labels: Compliance badges only (USDA, Buy American) — no dietary badges on shipping labels. Marketing Materials: Badges appear in a dedicated 'Certifications' section, never floating inline with body text. Always accompanied by the badge name as alt text or caption. Never modify badge colors, proportions, or add effects (shadows, glows, outlines) to any certification badge. Actual certification marks from issuing authorities take precedence over GFS-designed versions when required by the certifying body.
All supplementary guidelines follow the GFS Design System v10.0 standards. Updates require brand team approval. Document ID: GFS-2026-SUP.
R01Badge Production Vendor SpecificationsImplementation Reference — GFS Design System v10.0

This section provides detailed implementation specifications for the GFS badge production vendor specifications as part of the design system v10.0. All specifications herein are considered controlled documentation and must be followed precisely during implementation. The badges program at Global Food Solutions operates under strict brand governance to ensure consistency across all touchpoints — digital, print, packaging, and environmental. Every asset produced must reference these specifications and receive brand team approval before deployment. The headquarters at 131 Heartland Blvd, Edgewood, NY 11717 serves as the central coordination point for all brand asset production and distribution. CEO Michael Levine maintains final approval authority on all brand-critical decisions that affect customer-facing materials or partner communications. These guidelines are reviewed annually in Q1 and updated as needed to reflect business growth, market evolution, and technology improvements. Non-compliance with these standards requires a formal deviation request submitted through the brand governance portal with business justification and risk assessment. Deviations are granted for a maximum of 90 days before permanent resolution is required.

Badge Production Vendor Specifications — Specification Matrix GFS-BADG-R01 | Rev. 05/2026
Parameter Value Description Owner Status
Document Type Controlled Per GFS-QMS-001 requirements Brand Team Active
Review Cycle Annual Updated every 12 months or after significant change Document Owner On Schedule
Distribution Electronic PDF via SharePoint, print copies uncontrolled All Staff Active
Training Required Yes All affected personnel trained within 30 days Dept Manager Tracked
Approval Authority CEO Michael Levine signs off on all controlled documents Quality Active
Retention Period 7 Years Per FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and GFS retention schedule Records Mgmt Compliant
Audit Evidence Required Must be available within 4 hours of auditor request QA Manager Ready
Change Control Formal ECR required for any modification to approved content Brand Team Active
Implementation Requirements
All badges assets must be reviewed by the brand team before publication or distribution. Submit requests via the internal brand portal with a minimum 5 business day lead time. Rush requests require director-level approval and may incur additional production costs. Assets not conforming to these specifications will be rejected and returned for revision. Quality is non-negotiable at Global Food Solutions, and brand quality is a direct extension of product quality.
Version Control Protocol
Version numbering follows semantic versioning: Major.Minor.Patch. Major versions (1.0, 2.0) indicate fundamental redesigns. Minor versions (1.1, 1.2) indicate new assets or significant additions within the existing framework. Patch versions (1.1.1) indicate corrections, typo fixes, or minor adjustments. The current version 9.0 represents the ninth major iteration of the GFS Design System, reflecting the company's growth from a regional distributor to a national food supply intelligence platform. All previous versions are archived but not supported for new production. Migration to current version is mandatory for all active touchpoints within 90 days of release.
Compliance and Governance
Brand compliance is audited quarterly using the GFS Brand Scorecard methodology. Each department is scored on: correct logo usage (pass/fail), color accuracy (Delta E measurement), typography compliance (font and weight verification), template adherence (structural conformity), and overall brand impression (qualitative assessment). Departments achieving less than 85% compliance are required to complete a brand refresher training module within 14 days. Repeated non-compliance escalates to the CEO for corrective action. Brand compliance is a factor in the annual performance review for all managers with external-facing responsibilities.
Document Control: This section is part of the GFS Design System v10.0 controlled documentation set. Print copies are uncontrolled. Always reference the digital version at the GFS design portal. Last reviewed: May 17, 2026. Next review: May 17, 2027. Owner: Brand Team, Global Food Solutions, Inc., 131 Heartland Blvd, Edgewood, NY 11717. For questions, contact brand@GlobalFoodSolutions.co.
All controlled documents follow ISO 9001:2015 document control principles. Archive previous versions in Dropbox/GFS New Team Folder/GFS x Claude AI/Design System Archive/.
R02Badge Digital Asset ExportsImplementation Reference — GFS Design System v10.0

This section provides detailed implementation specifications for the GFS badge digital asset exports as part of the design system v10.0. All specifications herein are considered controlled documentation and must be followed precisely during implementation. The badges program at Global Food Solutions operates under strict brand governance to ensure consistency across all touchpoints — digital, print, packaging, and environmental. Every asset produced must reference these specifications and receive brand team approval before deployment. The headquarters at 131 Heartland Blvd, Edgewood, NY 11717 serves as the central coordination point for all brand asset production and distribution. CEO Michael Levine maintains final approval authority on all brand-critical decisions that affect customer-facing materials or partner communications. These guidelines are reviewed annually in Q1 and updated as needed to reflect business growth, market evolution, and technology improvements. Non-compliance with these standards requires a formal deviation request submitted through the brand governance portal with business justification and risk assessment. Deviations are granted for a maximum of 90 days before permanent resolution is required.

Badge Digital Asset Exports — Specification Matrix GFS-BADG-R02 | Rev. 05/2026
Parameter Value Description Owner Status
Document Type Controlled Per GFS-QMS-001 requirements Brand Team Active
Review Cycle Annual Updated every 12 months or after significant change Document Owner On Schedule
Distribution Electronic PDF via SharePoint, print copies uncontrolled All Staff Active
Training Required Yes All affected personnel trained within 30 days Dept Manager Tracked
Approval Authority CEO Michael Levine signs off on all controlled documents Quality Active
Retention Period 7 Years Per FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and GFS retention schedule Records Mgmt Compliant
Audit Evidence Required Must be available within 4 hours of auditor request QA Manager Ready
Change Control Formal ECR required for any modification to approved content Brand Team Active
Implementation Requirements
All badges assets must be reviewed by the brand team before publication or distribution. Submit requests via the internal brand portal with a minimum 5 business day lead time. Rush requests require director-level approval and may incur additional production costs. Assets not conforming to these specifications will be rejected and returned for revision. Quality is non-negotiable at Global Food Solutions, and brand quality is a direct extension of product quality.
Version Control Protocol
Version numbering follows semantic versioning: Major.Minor.Patch. Major versions (1.0, 2.0) indicate fundamental redesigns. Minor versions (1.1, 1.2) indicate new assets or significant additions within the existing framework. Patch versions (1.1.1) indicate corrections, typo fixes, or minor adjustments. The current version 9.0 represents the ninth major iteration of the GFS Design System, reflecting the company's growth from a regional distributor to a national food supply intelligence platform. All previous versions are archived but not supported for new production. Migration to current version is mandatory for all active touchpoints within 90 days of release.
Compliance and Governance
Brand compliance is audited quarterly using the GFS Brand Scorecard methodology. Each department is scored on: correct logo usage (pass/fail), color accuracy (Delta E measurement), typography compliance (font and weight verification), template adherence (structural conformity), and overall brand impression (qualitative assessment). Departments achieving less than 85% compliance are required to complete a brand refresher training module within 14 days. Repeated non-compliance escalates to the CEO for corrective action. Brand compliance is a factor in the annual performance review for all managers with external-facing responsibilities.
Document Control: This section is part of the GFS Design System v10.0 controlled documentation set. Print copies are uncontrolled. Always reference the digital version at the GFS design portal. Last reviewed: May 17, 2026. Next review: May 17, 2027. Owner: Brand Team, Global Food Solutions, Inc., 131 Heartland Blvd, Edgewood, NY 11717. For questions, contact brand@GlobalFoodSolutions.co.
All controlled documents follow ISO 9001:2015 document control principles. Archive previous versions in Dropbox/GFS New Team Folder/GFS x Claude AI/Design System Archive/.
R03Badge Localization RequirementsImplementation Reference — GFS Design System v10.0

This section provides detailed implementation specifications for the GFS badge localization requirements as part of the design system v10.0. All specifications herein are considered controlled documentation and must be followed precisely during implementation. The badges program at Global Food Solutions operates under strict brand governance to ensure consistency across all touchpoints — digital, print, packaging, and environmental. Every asset produced must reference these specifications and receive brand team approval before deployment. The headquarters at 131 Heartland Blvd, Edgewood, NY 11717 serves as the central coordination point for all brand asset production and distribution. CEO Michael Levine maintains final approval authority on all brand-critical decisions that affect customer-facing materials or partner communications. These guidelines are reviewed annually in Q1 and updated as needed to reflect business growth, market evolution, and technology improvements. Non-compliance with these standards requires a formal deviation request submitted through the brand governance portal with business justification and risk assessment. Deviations are granted for a maximum of 90 days before permanent resolution is required.

Badge Localization Requirements — Specification Matrix GFS-BADG-R03 | Rev. 05/2026
Parameter Value Description Owner Status
Document Type Controlled Per GFS-QMS-001 requirements Brand Team Active
Review Cycle Annual Updated every 12 months or after significant change Document Owner On Schedule
Distribution Electronic PDF via SharePoint, print copies uncontrolled All Staff Active
Training Required Yes All affected personnel trained within 30 days Dept Manager Tracked
Approval Authority CEO Michael Levine signs off on all controlled documents Quality Active
Retention Period 7 Years Per FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and GFS retention schedule Records Mgmt Compliant
Audit Evidence Required Must be available within 4 hours of auditor request QA Manager Ready
Change Control Formal ECR required for any modification to approved content Brand Team Active
Implementation Requirements
All badges assets must be reviewed by the brand team before publication or distribution. Submit requests via the internal brand portal with a minimum 5 business day lead time. Rush requests require director-level approval and may incur additional production costs. Assets not conforming to these specifications will be rejected and returned for revision. Quality is non-negotiable at Global Food Solutions, and brand quality is a direct extension of product quality.
Version Control Protocol
Version numbering follows semantic versioning: Major.Minor.Patch. Major versions (1.0, 2.0) indicate fundamental redesigns. Minor versions (1.1, 1.2) indicate new assets or significant additions within the existing framework. Patch versions (1.1.1) indicate corrections, typo fixes, or minor adjustments. The current version 9.0 represents the ninth major iteration of the GFS Design System, reflecting the company's growth from a regional distributor to a national food supply intelligence platform. All previous versions are archived but not supported for new production. Migration to current version is mandatory for all active touchpoints within 90 days of release.
Compliance and Governance
Brand compliance is audited quarterly using the GFS Brand Scorecard methodology. Each department is scored on: correct logo usage (pass/fail), color accuracy (Delta E measurement), typography compliance (font and weight verification), template adherence (structural conformity), and overall brand impression (qualitative assessment). Departments achieving less than 85% compliance are required to complete a brand refresher training module within 14 days. Repeated non-compliance escalates to the CEO for corrective action. Brand compliance is a factor in the annual performance review for all managers with external-facing responsibilities.
Document Control: This section is part of the GFS Design System v10.0 controlled documentation set. Print copies are uncontrolled. Always reference the digital version at the GFS design portal. Last reviewed: May 17, 2026. Next review: May 17, 2027. Owner: Brand Team, Global Food Solutions, Inc., 131 Heartland Blvd, Edgewood, NY 11717. For questions, contact brand@GlobalFoodSolutions.co.
All controlled documents follow ISO 9001:2015 document control principles. Archive previous versions in Dropbox/GFS New Team Folder/GFS x Claude AI/Design System Archive/.
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