Sweetlolliepop – Below is a definition on “”Certified Organic”” I hope this helps you to understand the REAL difference between Natural, Organic and Certified Organic. The thing to remember is that not all natural `things` are good for you the most harmful compounds on the planet come from nature.
WHAT IS ORGANIC?
For certification or Certified products these products contain (excluding water and salt) at least 95% organically produced agricultural ingredients. The remaining ingredients (up to 5%) can be non-agricultural substances or non-organically produced agricultural ingredients, with strictly no GMOs or synthetics chemicals.
For it to be called organic it is made with organic ingredients products contain (excluding water and salt) at least 70% organically produced agricultural ingredients. Any remaining can be non-agricultural substances (eg, clay, bicarb soda, minerals) or non-organically produced agricultural ingredients, with strict processing criteria and also no GMOs or synthetics chemicals).
There is a good explanation on the Sanctum website if you are interested, but basically
1. Under 70% organic content are to be described as non organics
2. Over 70% is described as containing certified organic ingredients
3. Over 95% organic content can be termed certified organic
Organic products should carry the certification seal on them to say they are certified this is the only sure way to make sure they are what the say they are. Many companies use throw organic around to make a profit – BEWARE of the advertising hype.
Cheers
BB