Understanding Organic Labels
Almost any business involved in food production can be
certified organic, including seed suppliers, farmers, restaurants, and retailers. The general requirements to meet this standard are as follows:
* Avoidance of chemical inputs, i.e. fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, food additives, and genetically or hormonally modified organisms.
* Farmland has been chemical free for three or more years.
* Strict separation of organic products from non.
* Keeping detailed records and undergoing periodic inspection to ensure standards are maintained.
USDA Organic Labels
In 2002 the United States Department of Agriculture established guidelines to inform consumers of the exact
organic content of their food. On single ingredient food like meat, eggs, milk, fruits or vegetables, look for small, sticker versions of the USDA seal like the one above.
Multicookies'>cookies, require more complicated labeling. The USDA approved four types of organic labeling:
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Organic - 95% of the ingredients meet organic standards (water and salt excluded) and it can carry the USDA seal.
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Organic Soap
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Organic Dog Treats
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Organic Tea
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Organic Soymilk
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Organic Coffee
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Organic Grain
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