·Agricultural management practices that promote and enhance agro- and eco-system health and use no genetically engineered seeds or crops, sewage sludge, long-lasting pesticides, herbicides or fungicides.
·Livestock management practices that promote healthy, humanely treated animals by providing organically-grown feed, fresh air and outdoor access while using no antibiotics or growth hormones.
·Food processing practices that protect the integrity of the organic product and disallow irradiation, genetically modified ingredients (GMOs) or synthetic preservatives.
Product must contain only organically produced raw or processed material, excluding water and salt.
The name of the certifying agent must appear on packages, and use of its certifying seal is optional. Use of the CMA "organic" seal is optional.
· Organic
Product must be at least 95% organically produced ingredients.
The label may also state the percentage of organic ingredients.
The name of the certifying agent must appear on packages, and use of its certifying seal is optional. Use of the CMA "organic" seal is optional.
· Made with Organic Ingredients
Product must contain at least 70% organic ingredients.
Product may display the term "Made With Organic … " and then list up to three of the product's organic ingredients or food groups. The label may also state the percentage of organic ingredients.
The name of the certifying agent must appear on packages, and use of its certifying seal is optional. Use of the CMA "organic" seal is prohibited.