Why Buy Organic Products?If we are making the effort to buy organic products, we also need to ask ourselves what does certified organic mean? Certified organic standards differ across the world, but the purpose of the certification is for consumers to know that they are purchasing genuine organic produce, not those who simply say they are 'organic'. See Organic Products In the early years of the organic industry, growers and consumers relied on trust at farmers markets. With the demand for organics now being so great, with consumers wanting to avoid food additives, certification is required which can be both costly and time consuming to producers. But it does give consumers peace of mind.
Basically, meeting the standards involves- (taken from Wikipedia) Differing bodies oversee the certification process in different countries, sometimes with governments also being involved. Look for the mark/branding of the relevant body in your country. What about GMO foods and products? Are they grown in Australia? Are they safe and how do we know when we're buying them?
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