2006-06-14 12:42:33 · 5 answers · asked by cottonmie 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
a. at least 70% of its ingredients must be organic
b. 95%
c. at least 60-65% of a product's ingredients must be organic
d. All ingredients used in the product are organically produced.
e. All of the above would qualify for the organic label.
f. Only b and d are able to claim they are "organic."
2006-06-14 12:47:53 · update #1
Great Question!! There are two Organic Foods, organically grown and certified organically grown. Ogranically grown means that no synthesized fertilizers were used. Certified organically grown is more complex. It entails not having and synthesized fertilizers, synthesized pesticides, as well as, no treated posts or wood within so many feet (usually 50)... they even go as far as looking at the compost you use. I went through the process a few years ago when I grew produce.
2006-06-14 12:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by tcatmech2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is "certified" organic?
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established a uniform set of production methods for growing and processing organic food. If farmers and manufacturers meet these standards, which include annual on-site inspections by third-party inspectors, their crops or food are certified to be organic. If a food product has between 95% to 100% organic content, it may be called "organic" and the USDA Organic seal may be used on the packaging
This is a link to just about all the info you would want to know about organic products. This is from the web site of the company I work for.
2006-06-21 14:41:08 · answer #2 · answered by Fullarmor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to be grown natuarally with no fertiliser , feed, in ground that is pure i think
2006-06-14 19:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means no chemicals ever touched it.
2006-06-14 19:45:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
g.: it has to be overpriced
2006-06-14 19:55:36 · answer #5 · answered by svikm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋