What are “organic” labeling standards?
Organic labeling is the simplest part of the certification process and the aspect that is most confusing for consumers. While many times “organic” on a label means you pay more, what is the meaning behind the label? The standards are based on the percentage of organic ingredients in a product, and by law must be identified like this: • Products labeled “100 % organic” must contain only organically produced ingredients. • Products labeled “organic” must consist of at least 95% organically produced ingredients. • Both may display the USDA Organic Seal • Processed products that contain at least 70% organic ingredients can only use the phrase “made with organic ingredients.” • Processed products that contain less than 70% organic ingredients cannot use the term “organic” other than to identify the specific ingredients on the ingredients list that are organically produced. What is Biodynamic? Put simply, biodynamic is more organic than organic. Defined, biodynamic farming is an approach bas
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