Understanding organic 'labels'


In Malaysia, organic certification for local and imported produce falls under the Malaysian Organic Scheme (Skim Organik Malaysia) under the Crop Quality Control Division of the Department of Agriculture. – Filepic

In this conclusion to the two-part series on organic food, we look at what constitutes organic products.

IN our last issue (Why bother going organic?, Fit4life, 29 Dec, 2013), we talked about the health benefits of going organic, particularly when it comes to food. In this issue, let’s take a closer look at what the term “organic” is all about.

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