ISSA Nutritionist Practice Exam

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What percentage of organic ingredients must a product contain to be labeled as organic?

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The correct answer is: 95%

For a product to be labeled as organic, it must consist of at least 95% organic ingredients. This standard is established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the National Organic Program (NOP). The remaining 5% of ingredients may be non-organic, but they must also be approved by the NOP and be necessary for the product. This labeling allows consumers to make informed choices about the products they purchase, ensuring a higher level of organic integrity. This threshold helps to distinguish between different levels of organic content, where products with slightly lower percentages might be labeled differently (such as "made with organic ingredients"), underlining the importance of having a clear and standardized guideline for organic labeling.