“No sulfites added” or
“Contains only naturally occurring sulfites”
- According to the current USDA standards wines containing fewer than 10 ppm of sulfites may be labeled "contains only naturally occurring sulfites” or “no sulfites added."
- Products labeled as “100% Organic” cannot use added sulfites in production. Therefore, since no added sulfites are present in the finished product, the label may not require a sulfite statement.
- The USDA Organic Seal (right) may be placed on the label of a product that is certified as “100% Organic”
- The USDA-accredited certifying agent seal (see the link below for a complete list) may be placed on the label of a product that is certified as “100% Organic.”
- When labeling your product as “Organic,” it must not contain added sulfites. Therefore, since no added sulfites are present in the finished product, the label may not require a sulfite statement.
- The phrase “X% Organic” or “X% Organic ingredients” may be included on the labeling.
- The USDA Organic Seal (above right) may be placed on the label of a product that is certified as “Organic.”
- The USDA-accredited certifying agent seal may be placed on the label of a product that is certified as “Organic.”
USDA Accredited Certifying Agents
USDA Guidelines for labeling wine
Organic Consumers Association
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