Organic+Packaging

= = =**What is the packaging process for 'Organic' produce? **=

In order for any type of food to be organic it has to go through a certification process. The reason for a certification process is to work with farmers to help ensure that your organic food is truly organic. One of the steps in the certification process is packaging. Packaging plays a vital role in ensuring that the products reach their destination without cross-contamination. Packaging may occur in the field, at a facility or where the product is cleaned, canned or bagged. Also where the product is given a product label, name or an identification number such as a UPC code. Through the inspection and records evaluation, organic products are verified to make sure organic integrity has been maintained throughout the packaging process. During the packaging process you cannot use any contamination of organic products because if so it is no longer organic and if pesticides are used you may lose your certification records and have to go through the application process again. You must use proactive sanitation and facility pest management practices to prevent pest infestations. You must not use any type of packaging materials that contain fungicides, preservatives, or fumigants. Also, you must use approved labels claiming 100% organic and display the name of the certifying agent on the product's information label. To find more information go to []