Keto Certified FAQs
A certification program of the Paleo Foundation.
What does Keto Certified mean?
Keto Certified means a product has been independently reviewed against the Paleo Foundation's published Keto Certified standards, including category-specific net carbohydrate requirements and ingredient restrictions.
Who operates Keto Certified?
Keto Certified is a certification program operated by the Paleo Foundation. The Foundation reviews applications and licenses the certification mark to qualifying products.
How do I apply?
Start an application, select Keto Certified, and provide your company and product information. The certification team reviews ingredients, nutrition information, and the supporting documentation required by the published standards.
Can I combine certifications?
Yes. The application supports Keto Certified, Certified Paleo, and Grain-Free Certified together. Select the certifications that apply to your products; each program has its own requirements.
How much does certification cost?
Certification pricing is based on annual company revenue, the certifications selected, and the licensing term. Use the pricing calculator for an estimate, including optional rush processing.
Where can I find the requirements?
Read the published Keto Certified standards for the current product requirements. Historical downloads are labeled by version and are provided for reference.