> In the U.S., there are legal definitions 
> for using the word "organic" on a label.

Its far worse than that, misuse of the term "organic" is a federal offense
with stiff fines.


7 USC Chapter 94 - Organic Certification

Summary:
Section 6519(b) of the Act provides the Secretary [of Agriculture] with the
authority to take action against misuse of the term, 'organic'. USDA will
monitor use of the term, 'organic', in product names and will restrict use
of the term in names that are determined to be deliberately misleading to
consumers.

7 USC § 6519 - Violations of chapter
(a) Misuse of Label
Any person who knowingly sells or labels a product as organic, except in
accordance with this chapter, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not
more than $10,000.

(b) False statement
Any person who makes a false statement under this chapter to the Secretary,
a governing State official, or a certifying agent shall be subject to the
provisions of section Pub. L. 101–624, title XXI, § 2120, Nov. 28, 1990, 104
Stat. 3949; Pub. L. 102–237, title X, § 1001(8), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat.
1893.)  

[NB: Lie to the government, and it’s a federal case.  Be lied to by the
government, and its par for the course.]

	

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