Understanding Organics

• A conventionally grown product carries a 4-digit code (conventionally grown melon: 4050)

•  An organic product carries a 5-digit code, starting with the number 9: (organic melon: 94050)

• A genetically engineered product has a 5-digit code, starting with the number 8: (genetically engineered melon: 84050)

Understanding

“ORGANIC”

Excellent Handout from 

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Pesticide Control Program

Pesticide Evaluation and Monitoring 

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http://www.nj.gov/dep/enforcement/pcp/bpo/pem/handouts/UnderstandingOrganic.pdf