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¹504.23  Definitions.--For the purposes of this part, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1)  "Organic farming" means a food production system based on farm management methods or practices that rely on building soil fertility by utilizing crop rotation, recycling of organic wastes, application of unsynthesized minerals, and, when necessary, mechanical, botanical, or biological pest control.

(2)  "Organic food" means a food which is labeled as organic or organically grown and which has been produced, transported, distributed, processed, and packaged without the use of synthetic pesticides, synthetically compounded fertilizers, synthetic growth hormones, or artificial radiation and which has been verified by a certifying agent as complying with all provisions of this part and rules adopted under this part.

(3)  "Certifying agent" means an independent third party whose certifying standards meet or exceed the minimum guidelines set by nationally recognized grower groups, such as the Organic Food Producers Association of North America, and who is licensed by the department to certify foods as organic.

(4)  "Certified" means any food that is verified by a certifying agent as being produced in accordance with this part and rules adopted under this part.

(5)  "Synthetic" means a material that is manufactured chemically, by synthesis, from its elements or from other chemicals, as compared to a material found in nature.

(6)  "Department" means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

History.--ss. 1, 6, ch. 90-322; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 17, ch. 2001-279.

¹Note.--Repealed December 31, 2002, by s. 17, ch. 2001-279.