Organic Handling Standards

• All non-agricultural ingredients, whether synthetic or non-synthetic, must be allowed according to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances.
• In a multi-ingredient product labeled as “organic,” all agricultural ingredients must be organically produced, unless the ingredient(s) is not commercially available in organic form and listed on Section 205.606.
• Handlers must prevent the commingling of organic with non-organic products and protect organic products from contact with prohibited substances. Labeling Multi-Ingredient Products
• Products sold, labeled, or represented as organic must have at least 95 percent certified organic content.
• Products sold, labeled, or represented as “made with” organic must have at least 70 percent certified organic content. The USDA organic seal may not be used on these products.
• Products containing less than 70 percent organic content may identify specific ingredients as organic in the ingredients list.