What does "organic" mean? / Why certification is important
Both these concepts are dealt with during August 2006. See the Archives.
It is something that needs to be understood and debated.
All too often the word is used for commercial gain alone without regard for the land, the agricultural practitioner (farmer) or the consumer.
This is particularly so for industrial sized retail outlets.
It is vital that the word "Organic" as a label on products is qualified by a standard KNOWN to the customer, and that the point of production (or the name of the person or group that paid for the certification) is clearly marked on the label.
As a consumer, you must know who paid for the certification, and that persons address should be included on the label.
It is something that needs to be understood and debated.
All too often the word is used for commercial gain alone without regard for the land, the agricultural practitioner (farmer) or the consumer.
This is particularly so for industrial sized retail outlets.
It is vital that the word "Organic" as a label on products is qualified by a standard KNOWN to the customer, and that the point of production (or the name of the person or group that paid for the certification) is clearly marked on the label.
As a consumer, you must know who paid for the certification, and that persons address should be included on the label.
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