Whole Foods Market
America's First National
"Certified Organic" Grocer
Commitment to the organic consumer and to the
preservation of the integrity of organic foods
from field to shopping cart.
A set of national organic standards to serve as clear guidelines
for the industry and its customers as to what can be considered organic.
Organic Labeling
100% Organic
Organic
Made with Organic
Organic Labeling
100% Organic
Product must contain only organically
produced raw or processed material,
excluding water and salt.
The name of the certifying agent must
appear on packages, and use of its
certifying seal is optional.
Use of the USDA "organic"
seal is optional.
Organic Labeling
Organic
Product must be at least 95%
organically produced ingredients.
The label may also state the
percentage of organic ingredients.
The name of the certifying agent
must appear on packages, and use
of its certifying seal is optional. Use
of the USDA "organic" seal is optional.
Organic Labeling
Made with Organic
Ingredients
Product must contain at least 70%
organic ingredients.
Product may display the term
"Made With Organic … " and then list
up to three of the product's organic
ingredients or food groups. The label
may also state the percentage of
organic ingredients.
The name of the certifying agent
must appear on packages, and
use of its certifying seal is optional.
Use of the USDA "organic" seal is
prohibited.