According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the term organic means that the food or ingredient 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. Animals are raised without antibiotics or growth hormones; plants are grown without most conventional pesticides, fertilizers with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation. Producers and manufacturers of organic products must be certified by a government-approved certifying agency.

No, there are important labeling differences among organic products. 

• A product can list any organic ingredient on its label as long as the ingredient meets the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic definition. 
  
• A product made with 70% organic ingredients can be labeled as “made with organic ingredients.” 
  
• In order to label a product “organic,” the formula must contain at least 95% organic ingredients. In addition, only products that are at least 95% organic can use the USDA organic seal on the package. This is a quick way for customers to check that they are getting an organic product.