Organic Benefits

THE BENEFITS OF BUYING ORGANIC

Buying organic is a commitment to supporting the environment worldwide. Organic farmers, producers and Natural Directions are united in their commitment to reducing the use of pesticides and additives in our food supply and to being environmentally responsible. We also support the humane treatment of animals in the production of food.


WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR BUYING ORGANIC?

  • Reducing the use of toxic chemicals

  • Improving the quality of water and soil

  • Supporting the small independent family farmer

  • Supporting the humane treatment of farm animals

Providing your family with high quality, tasty foods that do not contain artificial colors, artificial hormones, and artificial preservatives, as well as improving the environment for the next generation and the generations to follow.


ORGANIC LABELING

Products labeled as organic must be certified by an independent organic certifying agency. There are many certifying agencies, each of which must be accredited by the USDA. Natural Directions has chosen QAI, the leader in the industry, to be our organic certifying agency.

How can you be sure the food you're buying is in fact organic? In order to be labeled organic, foods must fall into one of the following categories:

100% Organic

All ingredients, with the exception of salt and water, must be produced organically. The agency certifying the product must be clearly stated on the label. The USDA organic seal may be included on the label.

Organic

This label applies to products with at least 95% organic content.

The balance of the ingredients must be all natural ingredients not commercially available organically, and must be listed on the USDA's National List of non-organically produced products not available in organic form.

The agency certifying the product must be clearly stated on the label. The USDA organic seal may be included on the label.

Made with organic ingredients

This label applies to products with at least 70% organic content. The balance of the ingredients can be made up of all natural ingredients or items listed on the USDA's National List of non-organically produced products not available in organic form.

The label may state "Made from Organic" and list up to three of the organic ingredients. No other organic claims can be made on the package other than the designation of specific organic ingredients in the ingredient statement.

The agency certifying the product must be clearly stated on the label.

The USDA organic seal may not be included on the label.


FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:

Organic Trade Association
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