Short answer: no. Certifications can be classified into three types—first, second, and third-party. First-party certifications are issued by the manufacturer of the product being certified. They’re basically the manufacturer’s promise they adhered to safe and ethical production practices, making them little better than an advertisement. Second-party certificates are a bit more trustworthy, since they’re issued by an association in which the company is a member. But even though the certification is coming from an outside entity, there’s still plenty of potential for conflict of interest. For instance, the certifying body could be biased because they’re dependent on financial contributions from the manufacturer being certified. The most trustworthy certifications are third-party, meaning they’re issued by independent organizations with expertise in their regulatory area. With a third-party cert, you can feel confident responsible manufacturing standards were enforced.