How are bio/eco products different?
The term officially adopted in the European Union (EU) is "organic food." This refers to agriculture and food production that respects the environment, the conservation of natural resources, high animal welfare standards, and natural substances and processes in presentation.
Organic farming has stringent restrictions on the use of several substances:
- chemical, synthetic pesticides,
- synthetic fertilizers,
- antibiotic,
- food additives.
