2016年7月22日 · Organic is a labeling term found on products that have been produced using cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that support the cycling of on-farm resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.

About Organic Labeling. This page provides an overview of key requirements and the various labeling categories allowed under the USDA organic regulations. Organic product labels must be reviewed and approved by a USDA-accredited certifying agent before being used in the marketplace. What requirements do organic products have to meet?

Organic is a label that indicates that a food or agricultural product has been produced according to the USDA organic standards, which require operations to use practices that cycle resources, conserve biodiversity, and preserve ecological balance.

2012年3月22日 · Becoming familiar with the USDA organic label and understanding its claims empower consumers to make informed decisions about the food they purchase. While there are many marketing claims that add value to foods, consumers can be assured that USDA organic products are verified organic at all steps between the farm and the store.

The USDA organic seal is an official mark protected by federal regulation and overseen by the National Organic Program (NOP), a program in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Certified farms and businesses are authorized to use the seal to identify their products as organic.

2014年5月16日 · There are four distinct labeling categories for certified organic food products – 100% Organic, Organic, Made with organic ***, and specific organic ingredients. There are also labeling requirements for organic livestock feed.

The FDA does not regulate the use of the term “organic” on food labels. The National Organic Program (NOP) is the federal regulatory framework governing organically produced crops and livestock.

“Organic” is the most highly-regulated food label in the U.S. CCOF and other organic certifiers ensure that organic businesses stay up to federal USDA organic standards.

The labeling claim category (e.g. 100% Organic) and COB statement on nonretail labels is helpful for other handlers in the supply chain in maintaining organic integrity.

Since October 21, 2002, the following guidelines were established by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) to assure consumers know the exact organic content of the food they buy.