certified organic

adjective

: approved by the government as having been grown without the use of artificial chemicals
broccoli that is certified organic

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For any crop to be certified organic, farmers must follow strict guidelines for at least 3 years. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026 Growers must meet more requirements to be certified organic, such as restrictions on pesticides and fertilizers. — Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025 Best turmeric powder picks This turmeric powder is certified organic by the Department of Agriculture, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026 On top of that, Tunisia is also the biggest producer of organic olive oil worldwide, with 227,000 hectares (about 561,000 acres) certified organic by the USDA. — Annie Daly, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for certified organic

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“Certified organic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/certified%20organic. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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