When the label says '100 percent organic' or 'organic':
the product must contain only organically produced raw or processed material, excluding water and salt, it must be at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients. The remainder must be made up of nonagricultural substances or products approved on the USDA's National List.
When the label says 'Made with Organic Ingredients':
the products must contain at least 70 percent organic ingredients. A list of up to three separate ingredients may be included on the principal display label. A certifying agent's seal or mark may be used on the package;
Packaging of any product labeled organic must state the actual percentage of organic ingredients and use the word 'organic' to modify each organically produced ingredient.
The name and address of the certifying agent must be displayed on the label's information panel .
No restrictions are made upon the use of truthful labeling claims, such as 'pesticide free,' 'no drugs or growth hormones used' or 'sustainably harvested' .
Products made with less than 50 percent organic ingredients may make no claim other than designating specific organic ingredients among information .
Source: USDA National Organic Program - http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/
Posted 21 June, 2001 by PAF-News
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