Are You Confused at the Grocery Store by the Term "Natural?"

doctors.best
11 months ago

I am so confused. Does anyone know of any organic toothpaste for babies?

Elle
2 yearss ago

Hi ladies! I just wanted to throw in my two cents, in case it might be helpful. I am a food and drug regulatory attorney, and I spend much of my day assisting my clients in navigating the various food labeling regulations, yet I am still blown away in the grocery store by sneaky manufacturers trying to inflate claims as much as possible. Here's the deal: "Organic" is very strictly regulated by the USDA, so if the term "organic" appears on the front of the package, it is comprised of at least 95% organic material, with few exceptions; "made with organic ingredients" means that the product is at least 70% organic. "Natural," on the other hand, is far more gray. FDA has not defined the term, so the standard the manufacturer must meet is the somewhat amorphous FTC level of "truthful and not misleading." If you see "natural" on a package, you need to read that ingredient declaration, which is always right below the Nutrition Facts panel. The ingredients must be declared by their common names and must appear in descending order of predominance by weigh, so use your best judgment in evaluating the ingredient list. The NPA seal is a great start, but it is voluntary, pricey for manufacturers to become certified, and does not appear to extend to food as yet. Hope this helps!

oceanbandit
2 yearss ago

Great topic. My wife and I get confused about this all the time. Glad to know there are some resources available to help us figure all this stuff out!

jamesmills
1 years ago

I saw a package of "Natural" chicken. That left me wondering what is an "unnatural" Chicken?

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