Claims assessment · Product claim
Organic
Typical treatment across five regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.
Market comparison
How this claim is typically treated
Five major markets · one reviewed comparison
| Market | Typical treatment | Legal basis | What is required |
|---|---|---|---|
| European UnionEU | Prohibited | The cited source is recorded in the assessment. View legal reasoningReg (EU) 2018/848 Art 30 — 'organic'/'bio' reserved for certified products | EU organic certification; control-body code on label |
| United KingdomUK | Prohibited | The cited source is recorded in the assessment. View legal reasoningRetained Reg 834/2007 (GB organics regime) | GB certification by approved control body |
| United StatesUS | Prohibited | The cited source is recorded in the assessment. View legal reasoningUSDA National Organic Program (7 CFR 205) — uncertified 'organic' unlawful; civil penalties | USDA certification or recognised equivalency |
| CanadaCA | Prohibited | The cited source is recorded in the assessment. View legal reasoningSafe Food for Canadians Regs Part 13 (Canada Organic Regime) | CFIA-accredited certification |
| AustraliaAU | Restricted | The cited source is recorded in the assessment. View legal reasoningACL (no domestic mandatory standard; export requires official assurance) | ACO/NASAA certification strongly advised; Organic Goods Rules 2024 for export |