Organic Nonsense

What makes a product certified organic? "Certified Organic" means that the product has been grown according to strict uniform standards set by the federal government. (CBS News.com) When purchasing food, look for the organic USDA stamp. If it doesn't have that label, don't buy it, or if you do, know that it is not really organic. Many consumers are fooled by an "All Natural" label, or even an organic label. But rest assured, these products are not certified and therefore not organic.

There are different certification processes. The baby clothes that I sell on my site are 100% Demeter certified. "Demeter is the brand for products from Biodynamic Agriculture. Only strictly controlled and contractually bound partners are permitted to use the Brand. A comprehensive verification process insures strict compliance with the International Demeter Production Processing standards as well as applicable organic regulations in the various countries; without a gap through every step from agricultural production to processing and final product packaging." The Demeter certification process actually exceeds the government mandated regulations. In addition to excluding the use of synthetic fertilizers and chemical plant protection agents in agricultural crop production, or artificial additives during processing, it also requires very specific measures to strengthen the life processes in soil. Demeter farmers and processors actively contribute toward the shaping of a future worth living for. (Sckoon.com)

I recently read that Pottery Barn Kids offers a line of organic clothes. However, when I inquired about them being certified organic, they could not tell me the certification brand. Furthermore, the labels do not state "certified". This is something that you should be aware of if you buy organic products. Why spend the extra money if it isn't certified organic?

Another area of concern is with body care products. Many products are labeled as organic, when if fact, they are not. For more on this topic click on the following link. http://www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/nytimes051903.cfm

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