If USDA/NOP follows organic production, handling, manufacturing process and label standards, they will be qualified under NOP regulations, which are all certified by USDA for organic production processes, organic product management companies and organic finished products manufacturers.
1) 100 percent organic” must contain (by weight or fluid volume, excluding water and salt)
100 percent organically produced ingredients.
2) organic” must contain (by weight or fluid volume, excluding water and salt) not less than 95 percent organically produced raw or processed agricultural products.
3) made with organic (specified ingredients or foodgroup(s)).” must contain (by weight or fluid volume, excluding water
and salt) at least 70 percent organically produced ingredients
- must not display The USDA seal.Provided, That, the statement does not list more than three organically produced ingredients
4) A product made of less than 70% organically produced ingredients (excluding water and salt) cannot use the word 'organic' in its product
For certain USDA-certified raw materials, organic ingredients can be marked on the ingredients list.
- must not display The USDA seal.
These four labeling guide on the organic content should be checked before purchase by the consumer.
▶ What is organic farming?
CODEX Alimentarius International Food Standards is defined as " organic farming is the total production management system that enhances the health of agricultural ecosystems through biodiversity, soil biological activations, and biological circulation of resources.
* The purchase of organic products is good consumption for nature and health, now and for the future.
First,
consuming organic products makes my family, farmers, society, and ecosystem healthy.
Second,
if organic products are consumed, the soil is revived through reduction of CO2, and the ecosystem is revived by preventing contamination of groundwater and river water.
Third,
consuming organic products can lead to fair trade through the entire process of producing organic products.
Fourth,
organic products are produced in an environmentally friendly way, so there is no need to be anxious as their safety is verified in the certification process.
* CHOBS Organic Cosmetics Manufacturing Standard
Organic cosmetics are using 100% natural derive ingredients only.
Use organic certified herb for organic cosmetics.
Ingredients used in organic cosmetics are extracted and processed without using synthetic solvents.
Organic cosmetics do not use chemical synthetic materials (flavours, pigments, preservatives, PEG, mineral oils).
Not only does organic cosmetics are marked every ingredients but also the ingredients that exist naturally in each
Processing of raw materials in organic cosmetics are processed in a environmentally friendly way, minimizing packaging
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and internationally
