Organic Nature Terms

Organic – Any product grown or created without the use of chemical pesticides, fertilizer, hormones, antibiotics, or artificially-derived chemical additives.
Organic plant products without genetic engineering or the use of radiation.
Organic wines which do not have added sulfites, only naturally-occuring, trace amounts. (Wines from Europe are, by nature, organic).
When the term “organic” is found on food products, at least 95% of the product uses organic ingredients.

Certified organic – Labeling used with organic products which have met the following standards:
1) The land on which organic food or fibers (e.g. cotton) are grown must be free of chemical additives/pesticides for three years prior to being certified;
2) Farmers and processors must keep detailed records of methods and materials used in the production process, particularly those which replenish soil fertility;
3) All methods and materials are inspected annually by a third-party certifying agency;
4) Products must be free of chemical additives, such as pesticides, chemical fertilizers, hormones, and antibiotics.