🇺🇸 Organic Food Products Compliance Checklist for US

Organic Food Products in United States is subject to specific regulatory requirements under FDCA & FSMA. This category often has stricter rules than standard packaged food — especially regarding health claims, ingredient restrictions, and mandatory warnings.

• Organic certification body name or code number on label
• EU organic logo (leaf logo) for EU-certified products sold in EU
• Lot reference for traceability (mandatory with organic logo)
• Country of origin of organic ingredients
• "Organic" product name requires minimum 95% certified organic ingredients
• "Made with organic ingredients" for 70–95% organic content
• Certification number or operator code visible
• Non-organic ingredients (if <5%) must be on permitted list
• No prohibited synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, GMOs, or irradiation
• Certified organic processing aids only
• Regular ingredient list and allergen declarations still required
• Nutrition facts panel still required as standard

• Missing category-specific mandatory warnings
• Health or nutrition claims not authorized for the product category
• Allergen declarations incomplete for specialized ingredients
• Serving size or usage instructions absent or unclear
• Preparation or safety instructions missing

• FDA Food Labeling Guide
• FALCPA Guidance

Last updated: 2026-04-01

Disclaimer: This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult official regulations and seek professional legal advice for specific compliance questions.