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USDA Organic Seal

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USDA Organic SealPhoto courtesy of Organic Trade Association
Definition:

The USDA Organic Seal is a seal, or label, that is affixed to certified USDA organic products. There are two levels of certified products that are allowed to wear the USDA Organic Seal.

  1. 100% USDA certified organic products must be made with 100% organic ingredients and may display the USDA Organic Seal.

  2. Organic products must be made with at least 95% organic ingredients and may wear the USDA Organic Seal.

Any product with less than 95% certified organic ingredients may not wear the USDA Organic Seal.

To learn more about the USDA Organic Seal read Frequently Asked Questions About Organic Labels.

Also Known As: USDA Organic Label, Organic Seal, NOP Seal or Label
Examples:
If a company who makes apple juice is certified USDA Organic then their 100% to 95% organic apple juice may wear the USDA Organic Seal.

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