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Organic Labe ling
The NOP includes specific labeling requirements that apply to raw,
fresh products and process foods that contain organic ingredients. Foods
that are sold, labeled, or represented as organic will have to be produced
and processed in accordance with NOP standards. There are four labeling
categories:
- 100% Organic
- Organic (95–100% organic ingredients)
- Made with Organic Ingredients (70–95% organic ingredients)
- Made with organic [specified ingredient] (e.g., blueberries)
Each category has specific requirements for what is allowed on product
packaging. For more detailed information, review the USDA’s Organic
Labeling Fact Sheet.
The sample cereal boxes above illustrate the four labeling categories.
From left: cereal with 100 percent organic ingredients; cereal with
95-100 percent organic ingredients; cereal made with 70-95 percent organic
ingredients; and cereal, with up to 70 percent organic ingredients.
The makers of the cereal with up to 70 percent organic ingredients may
list specific organically produced ingredients on the information panel
of the box-but may not make any organic claims on the front of the box.
(Source: USDA Website)
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