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Q. What exactly does “Certified Organic” mean?
A. Certified organic agriculture is defined as a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people.
It is a system that respects the land, the animals, the plants, people and environment. Organic products/produce are all free from toxins and things that go against the love and care of all mentioned above. This means….
Certified Organic is free from:
It is a system that respects the land, the animals, the plants, people and environment. Organic products/produce are all free from toxins and things that go against the love and care of all mentioned above. This means….
Certified Organic is free from:
- Pesticides
- Chemical fertilizers
- Chemical Herbicides and fungicides
- GMO’s
- Irradiation
- Antibiotics
- Hormones
- Growth promoters
- Cruelty (to animals and the earth)
Q. How can I trust that a product is truly organic?
A. In Australia, there are currently seven certification bodies accredited by AQIS to implement the Standard. Their logos, plus others you may recognize are below.
The word ORGANIC on a label is a legal term. In order for a company to claim a product as organic, it needs to be certified by an organic governing body so that standards are upheld. Always look for a logo!
and you will often see this one too from America:
Q. Why should I buy certified organic produce and products?
A. When produce and products are labeled “certified organic”, it is a guarantee to you that the product is free range, GM free, pasture-fed, water efficient and biodiversity friendly as well as grown free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, hormones and antibiotics.
An organic certification logo protects consumers from misleading claims and is the mark of a genuine organic product which has been audited all along the production chain from paddock to plate to comply with strict organic standards.
Not only is organic food better for our environment and our health, but it’s better for our taste buds! With more antioxidants, flavour and aroma, our customers agree that once you switch to organic, you don’t go back!
An organic certification logo protects consumers from misleading claims and is the mark of a genuine organic product which has been audited all along the production chain from paddock to plate to comply with strict organic standards.
Not only is organic food better for our environment and our health, but it’s better for our taste buds! With more antioxidants, flavour and aroma, our customers agree that once you switch to organic, you don’t go back!
Q. I see that Sun & Earth is a NASAA organic certified retailer. What does this mean?
A. It means we are serious about organics (and not space travel). It means that every organic product in our store is certified and traceable back to its origin. It means we guarantee our customers that what we say is organic, IS certified organic. We do this though strict product selection, making sure that what we stock is excellent quality and is certified by the right bodies, and through proper storage (separating organic from non organic) ensuring no contamination. Our yellow certified organic labels are seen on all organic bulk foods and fruit and veg so it makes customers choices clear. We even use organic cleaning products and pest control in our shop. Each year we get audited by NASAA (National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia) to make sure we are keeping up with the standards. NASAA even take samples of food and has them tested in their labs to make sure there are no pesticide residues.
