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But who defines what "organic" means and who verifies that food labeled "organic" actually is? History has shown that absent any regulation and enforcement, if
by ams6110 9y ago
But who defines what "organic" means and who verifies that food labeled "organic" actually is?
History has shown that absent any regulation and enforcement, if buyers want "organic" labels on their food, sellers will put "organic" labels on food regardless of what the food contains. Antibiotics and hormones? Pesticides? Those things are organic, under some definitions of the word.
- jstarfish 9y agoMy favorite-- even people without gluten sensitivities have been deluded into thinking it's universally bad, so they'll happily opt for anything with a gluten-free sticker on it... ...regardless of the fact that the product in question has no wheat component to it at all.
- hutzlibu 9y agoOk, I don't know about the US situation, but here in europe we have different labels. One by the EU and other ones from various private organisations like Demeter(more strict). And it cost money and you get controls, if you want that label for your product - so that works as intended. And no antibiotics (unless sickness), no pesticides, etc.. Very clear defined. Also no genetically engineered food, even though I would not mind those. Basically everybody can make up their label, yes, but it has only meaning and value, if I trust that organization. And I do trust both the EU as well as Demeter. If there would be a new label, I would investigate if it is worth anything.