How can a product made in China be USDA Organic?
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Trade partnerships streamline organic exports and imports with other countries, increasing the market share of organic products worldwide while maintaining rigorous production standards. Additionally, foreign products certified to the USDA organic standards can access the U.S. market. USDA also provides current prices for organic apples and other market information, funds research at public and private institutions, and provides practical advice to farmers and ranchers. Source: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=organic-agriculture.html
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it's a food product made in China. That's probably your answer right there. Who knows what's really in it.
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It says 100% pure but not organic on the package. I am very pleased with the product which comes from Paraguay, not China. I would suggest you contact the company directly--they are very responsive. steviaselect@outlook.com
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Yes. This is USDA Certified Organic product. Quoting from USDA website - "Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation."
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Actual answer to this question... It's not 100% organic or even close... Label says 70%... that doesn't meet the USDA guidelines for labeling a product as organic. Certain ingredients are organic... others are not. Whether those ingredients that are listed have the USDA organic certification is something you would have to ask the manufacturer about. I know this question thread is old but the answers are very lacking.
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Thanks for this information, I am specifically looking for seeds organic NOT from China. Is it just me or is it not very strange that one cannot find pumpkin seeds from the US? Even more curious is why they are almost always from China. I have found them from Mexico but not organic.
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No, that's the reason I buy it. It's USDA, Proudly made in America. I was buying dog treats at Costco only to find out the meat came from China. Not happy about that.
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Bag says: Dist. By: BJWC 25 Research Drive, Westborough, MA 01581 1-800-934-1204 Product of China. Packed in the USA. Certfied Organic By: OEFFA www.oeffa.org
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From what I have read, in order for a product to have the official USDA 'Organic' seal, the company is unable to use any chemicals in production process in any form, which would also exclude petro chemical products for extracting the protein. I personally love this brand/product and use It all the time as a vegan protein supplement.
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"USDA Organic" means No GMO ingredients can be used in a product. You can find more detailed information by Googling "USDA Blog Organic 101" to learn how the USDA determines whether a product can be labeled "Organic".
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I do not know but it is organic. Perhaps calling the company. I hope this helps
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USDA Organic is a trademarked term owned by the USDA. It has standards which must be met, and certified, before they allow a company to claim their product is USDA Organic. It is important to remember the term "USDA Organic" has no bearing on the quality of the food you are eating only the manufacture has complied with the USDA regulations.
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im sorry. the package ingredients are all in Chinese. but its organic though
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It says "Product of USA" on the label of the one I have. If it's kosher, I can't imagine it being made in China.
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The ad clearly states "Our Organic Matcha, both Culinary and Ceremonial are now sourced directly from Japan." NOT CHINA anymore (as indicated in the first of 28 answers above).
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according to the advertising it is made from non-gmo corn, however I don't see a USDA Organic certified stamp. Please contact manufacturer for further information.
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I too was very concerned about country of origin AS THE PRODUCT IS NOT so labeled. I contacted the seller and after two emails back and forth was told: China. I asked if Pumpkin seeds were available from US and was told that this product is not available other than from China. I wish I knew if that was true. I am not happy buying food from China where I know that many ecological conditions are very bad. Oh well, I will use up the big package and in several months try hard again to find this product from U.S. source.