How to Read an Organic Label

Reading an organic label can be a bit complex. This should help navigate that waters - the USDA certified organic regulations:

• prohibit the use of irradiation, sewage sludge, or genetically modified organisms in organic production;
• reflect NOSB recommendations concerning items on the national list of allowed synthetic and prohibited natural substances;
• prohibit antibiotics in organic meat and poultry; and 
• require 100% organic feed for organic livestock.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved four categories of organic labels, based on the percentage of organic content.

1. 100 Percent Organic - may carry USDA Organic Seal

2. Organic - at least 95% of content is organic by weight (excluding water and salt) and may carry the USDA Organic Seal.

3. Made With Organic - at least 70% of content is organic and the front product panel may display the phrase "Made with Organic" followed by up to three specific ingredients. (May not display new USDA Organic seal)

4. Less than 70 % of content is organic and may list only those ingredients that are organic on the ingredient panel with no mention of organic on the main panel. (May not display new USDA Organic seal)

Source: Organic Trade Assocation

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