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October 24, 2014

What does ‘organic' mean if it's not food?

  • Without an Agriculture Department seal or certification, there are few ways to tell if the organic claims on a shirt, soap or a mattress are bogus.
    • By MARY CLARE JALONICK
    Associated Press

    WASHINGTON — There's a strict set of standards for organic foods. But the rules are looser for household cleaners, textiles, cosmetics and the organic dry cleaners down the street.

    Wander through the grocery store and check out the shelves where some detergents, hand lotions and clothing proclaim organic bona fides.


     
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