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  • From: "Janet Austin" <jcaustin AT visionet.org>
  • To: "'A list for the Orange County, NC Beekeepers Association'" <ocba AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [ocba] organic honey?
  • Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 18:22:54 -0500

Jeff,

This is what the National Honey Board says about "organic honey":
(http://www.nhb.org/howto/labeling.html)

Is my honey organic?

A growing number of consumers look for the word "organic" on a
label. "Organic" is not just an adjective, nor is it synonymous with
"natural." The USDA has implemented a set of national standards that
foods labeled "organic" must meet, whether produced in the United States
or imported from other countries. Before a product can be labeled
"organic," a USDA-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is
grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to
meet USDA organic standards. The USDA accredits state, private and
foreign organizations or persons to become these "certifying agents."

If you wish to produce or handle agricultural products that can be
sold, labeled, or represented as "100 percent organic," "organic" or
"made with organic ingredients," you must be certified by an accredited
certifying agent. More information on how to become certified can be
found on the National Organic Program Web site at
www.ams.usda.gov/nop/FactSheets/CertificationE.html and
www.ams.usda.gov/nop/NOP/standards/CertReg.html.

Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of
renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance
environmental quality for future generations. Organic food is produced
without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with
synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing
radiation.

The USDA Organic seal on a product (shown below) indicates that a
product is at least 95 percent organic. Organic labeling standards can
be found at www.ams.usda.gov/nop/NOP/standards/LabelReg.html.


Randall Austin

-----Original Message-----
From: ocba-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org
[mailto:ocba-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Bollinger
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 4:17 PM
To: ocba AT lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: [ocba] organic honey?


So, I have seen honey being sold as "organic honey", but since bees can
and will pollinate and extract nectar from whatever they can, how can
the beekeeper ensure that their honey is 'organic'? I'm sure there's
some official FDA regulation or something that ensures a product is
organic, but does anyone know how this works for honey?

Thanks!
Jeff
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