The certification mark, as intended to be used by authorized persons, is intended to certify The Grower Certifies that this is the top ten percent of the certified field being harvested. Top ten percent will be the growers subjective view as far as taste, freshness, and quality, as well as safety. Also, the grower will certify that this portion of the crop was approved for certification by the Salinas Valley Food Safety Institute. The Salinas Valley Food Safety Institute will have published protocols stating the requirements for certification. These will be regularly updated to meet the best practices in the industry..