Here’s the Big Difference Between ‘Organic’ and ‘Non-GMO’ Labels
Judy M. [www.care2.com] | July 24, 2016
According to the Wall Street Journal, sales of foods labeled as made without GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are outpacing sales of food labeled organic in U.S. grocery stores. This has led to frustration among some organic companies and farmers, who are working hard and investing significant amounts of money to meet government organic standards to get their foods certified.
Let’s check out the definitions first.
Organic vs. Non-GMOSimilarities* Both labels prohibit GMOs in all aspects of farming and processing* Both labels are a trustworthy way to avoid GMOsDifferences* Organic is regulated by federal law; Non-GMO is not* Organic prohibits the use of synthetic pesticides, petroleum-based fertilizers and sewage sludge-based fertilizers and herbicides; Non-GMO does not* Organic requires the animals be given organic feed and have outdoor access; Non-GMO does not* Organic prohibits artificial coloring, flavoring and preservatives; Non-GMO does not* Organic prohibits the use of growth hormones, antibiotics or animal byproducts for animals; Non-GMO does not
Source: http://www.care2.com/causes/heres-the-big-difference-between-organic-and-non-gmo-labels.html
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| (Question: Does organic mean GMO free?) Source: http://reneebaude.com/does-organic-mean-non-gmo/ |
<more at http://www.care2.com/causes/heres-the-big-difference-between-organic-and-non-gmo-labels.html; http://reneebaude.com/does-organic-mean-non-gmo/ (Question: Does organic mean GMO free? July 2016) and http://foodbabe.com/2015/02/26/difference-between-organic-non-gmo-labels/ (The Shocking Difference Between Organic & Non-GMO Labels – It’s Huge! February 26, 2015)>
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