Define Oraganic food?

Answer 1

The National Organic Standards Board Definition of "Organic"

The following definition of "organic" was passed by the NOSB at its April 1995 meeting in Orlando, FL.



"Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony.


‘Organic’ is a labeling term that denotes products produced under the authority of the Organic Foods Production Act. The principal guidelines for organic production are to use materials and practices that enhance the ecological balance of natural systems and that integrate the parts of the farming system into an ecological whole.


Organic agriculture practices cannot ensure that products are completely free of residues; however, methods are used to minimize pollution from air, soil and water.


Organic food handlers, processors and retailers adhere to standards that maintain the integrity of organic agricultural products. The primary goal of organic agriculture is to optimize the health and productivity of interdependent communities of soil life, plants, animals and people."

Answer 2

For food that is bought in the UK the growers generally have to have a certficate from the soil association. It is not just food that is grown without herbsides and pesticides (some are considered organic). It is also the seed and the soil. If you collect the seed and grow something from a non organic source after 3 generations it can be considered organic. The soil has to pass very strict testing to ensure that no chemicals are used.

Many organic gardeners will use non organic seeds but grow organically and will call their produce organic.

Also some produce that is not sold as organic is as small holders might not be able to afford the acreditaion from the soil association.

Answer 3

Crops grown without the use of conventional pesticides, as well as artificial fertilizers or sewage sludge, animals reared without the routine use of antibiotics and without the use of growth hormones and food processed without ionizing radiation and without the use of a wide range of food additives.

Answer 4

Organic food is food grown without using chemical fertilizers, pesticides or genetic modification.

Answer 5

Food that has been grown without using insecticides or herbicides. Much healthier for you and the environment.

Answer 6

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_food