USDA Organic: Ethics and Purity
The USDA Organic certificate is probably one of the most cherished for us. Why? Because we strongly believe in the power of nature. We are sure that only in harmony with Earth can we reach balance. It’s impossible to take care of our health and wellness neglecting the soils, the water, the air - all our planet.
And we are happy and proud to have achieved the USDA Organic certificate because it verifies that our products and facilities are sustainable, and that we take the most care of nature and of your well-being.
What does the label Organic mean?
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There are no antibiotics or GMO ingredients in the product.
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No synthetic additives were used for its production.
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It contains at least 95% organic ingredients.
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There was no contamination with non-organic products.
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All the raw ingredients were bought from organic suppliers.
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The soil was fertilized without prohibited synthetic substances: only animal and crop waste materials, crop rotations, tillage, and USDA Organic allowed synthetic fertilizers.
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Pest, weed, and disease control is managed by OMRI-approved substances.
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There are detailed records of materials and operational processes.
How organic practices make our planet better
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We don’t apply synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, so we don’t produce toxic waste.
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No GMOs in our products means that we help promote plant diversity.
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We don’t use antibiotics, thereby lowering the risk of drug resistance.
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We support partnerships with sustainable farms, thereby supporting organic practices.
How a company can achieve USDA Organic certification
To get this badge of honor a company must verify that:
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It sources organic raw ingredients.
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It doesn’t use any artificial preservatives or other synthetic additives.
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It meets manufacturing standards.
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It prevents contamination and adulteration at every production stage.
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It goes through regular audits by USDA-accredited certifying agents.
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It keeps all the records and can trace organic materials from a farm to a store shelf.
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The labels are clear and truthful. “Organic” products must contain at least 95% organic materials, whereas “100% Organic” products must contain only organic ingredients.
Read to learn more about our certifications.
