What is Organic label

Today, what we eat is the leading cause of health problems. That is why so many people are turning to organic products, but do you know how to shop for organic products? You’re walking down the aisle of a grocery store when you notice some stickers on the fresh apples. Have you ever wondered what these labels mean?

A product with an organic label has been produced using natural substances, mechanical or biological techniques that aims to maintain the ecosystem. Generally, only certified farms and businesses are permitted to use the organic label after being inspected and certified as organic. This article will help you understand the Organic label better, so you can make an informed purchase.

What is Organic labels

What do you understand by the term organic? There is a common misconception that organic is fertilizer free and pesticide free, this is not the case, some use non-synthetic products. The organic   labels will come in 4 different categories. There is the 100 percent organic, organic made with organic ingredients and specific organic ingredients.

1. 100 percent organic

These types of labels are indicating that the product has been certified to be 100 percent organic. They have the claim the 100 percent organic claim. This means that products used in the production are organic except water and salt. It is a label commonly seen on unprocessed products like meat or fish. The label also contains the name of the certifying agent.

In other words, when you see products labeled 100 percent organic means, that the food contains no traces of pesticides, GMOs or artificial additives. Don’t worry if you are a farmer looking to be certified as an organic farmer, link up with biocert https://biocertinspections.com/ to get the proper training that will get your product 100 percent organic.

2. Organic

Products with the organic labels allows for a little room for the non-organic ingredients, by allowing only 5% of the ingredients in the product. And just like the former, it must include the name of the certifying agent and the organic claim.

3. Made with organic

Many are usually confused when it comes to products labelled as made with organic. However, National Organic Program (NOP) defines these products as to contain only 70% of organic ingredient.  So, any producer seeking to get their food certified as made with organic should consider the product formulation to have only 30% of non-organic ingredients.

For instance, if you are producing ice cream, and you seek its certification as organic as your product should have milk obtained organically, and other ingredient should fall in the non-organic ingredients. Just ensure they don’t exceed 30%.

4. Specific organic ingredients

Specific organic ingredients, means that the products have less than 70% of organic products. These products are not labeled as organic products. However, the list of the certified organic ingredients is allowed on the product.

Conclusion

Organic products must meet stringent production standards from the farm to the processing facility. Most producers will find this process difficult and stressful. Having a partner like Biocert makes obtaining any label that you want for your product a piece of cake. Their experienced professionals will train you from the beginning to the end of the process your product will go through. I hope this article has helped you navigate the organic label maze. Please contact us at info@biocertinspections.com if you have any questions.

REFERENCE

https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2016/07/22/understanding-usda-organic-label