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Re: New organic labeling scheme


On Mon, 21 Oct 2002 11:15:07 -0400 "Barbara Martin" <m*@pa.adelphia.net> writes:
> I think the new labeling info you need on the new program should be
> in here.> http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/
 
I think the article below spells out the details. Apparently "organic" is best defined by what it isn't.
 
Fran
 

NYTimes 10/16/02: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/16/dining/16WSID.html

What the Label Can Say, and What It Can't

By MARIAN BURROS


When new Agriculture Department rules take effect on Monday, no organic ingredient can contain hormones, antibiotics, synthetic pesticides, irradiated components, genetically modified organisms or reprocessed sewage. State agencies and private companies will be accredited as organic certifiers.

• Products labeled "100 percent organic" must contain only organic ingredients.

• Those labeled "organic" must be at least 95 percent organic by weight.

• Processed products whose ingredients are at least 70 percent organic may be labeled "made with organic ingredients," and up to three of those ingredients may be listed on the front of the package.

• Processed products with less than 70 percent organic ingredients may list those ingredients on the information panel but may not display the term "organic" on the front.

Products in the first three categories may display the category descriptions and the percentage of organic content on the front. And an Agriculture Department seal may appear on products in the first two categories, and in their ads.

Labels on organic products must name certifying agents.   

 

 
Fran Gustman, Editor
HortResources Newsletter
Boston, MA
f*@juno.com

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