Question on using the term organic

[Guest guest]

Hi again,

 

I hope this isn't too much of a hot spot, but I just wanted to double check

if I am understanding right. We can call a finished product (not growing

anything here) " organic " if it contains 70% (or more) organic ingredients?

 

I think that is the law in CA and wanted to make sure it is the pickiest one

(ie: there isn't a gov't or organization out there that requires a higher

percentage of organic ingredients).

 

I know to not use the term " certified organic " unless I can shell out the

minimum $500 certification fee. LOL. Someday, but not today.

 

Is there any legal or ethical reason to not label a product with 70% or

higher organic ingredients " organic " ? I know it's becoming a bit over-used

and abused but not by me at this point anyway.

 

My pregnancy tea is made from 100% certified organic herbs so i had no

trouble labeling and marketing that as organic. for some reason i'm

hesitating with my personal care stuff that is in the 70% range and up. i

think either *I'm* being too picky or just not registering with me to put

the word " organic " on the label b/c you don't eat muscle rub!!

 

THANKS!

 

~B