How organic is your "Organic" snack?
Two packets sit side by side on a shelf, both marked "organic," but they may not mean the same thing. It is possible to save some time and money buying Trusted Organic Grocery Store Products by getting acquainted with the terminology used. To start with, one should pay attention to the wording used. According to Canada’s definition, the organic nature of an organic product is determined by a product consisting of at least 95% organic materials. An item having 70% or less than 95% of organic components should have an indication of its content saying “contains” a specific amount of organic materials, and cannot include any kind of organic claim or logo. Another factor worth mentioning is the certifier. An organic product that was imported to Canada or traded between Canadian provinces has to meet the certification requirements of Canada’s Organic Regime, regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The label should indicate the certification organization for a prod...