Organic is fast becoming a label and not a process.
The sites listed here will help one to understand the standards by which "organic" labeling is derived .
When purchasing organic foods, ask if it's 100% organic if it isn't labeled as such.
Ask for certification id's.
When foods are labeled or promoted as 100% organic they must meet these standards:
1) No growth hormones of any kind.
2) No chemical pesticides used for 3 years prior to the present years growing season.
3) No human waste or sewage sludge can be used as fertilizer.
4) No genetic modification of any kind.
US Standards http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop
Canadian Standards http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/...
Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada http://www.oacc.info
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements http://www.ifoam.org Organic Trade Association: http://www.ota.com
Bea Kunz
EatWell-BeWell~
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