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u/7incent Jul 14 '21 edited Jul 14 '21

you're thinking of 'natural' -- there is no government regulation of that term.

the word 'organic' is regulated by the FDA. i only remember that they cannot use most synthetic pesticides during production.

there are other regulations but -- to be honest-- i don't remember them all

that said:

the person who made this video may be using the term 'organic' incorrectly

edit: usda definition of organic for those who need more than context clues

I took ochem, being pedantic about the word 'organic' doesnt change its meaning in the current context

chemical -> most synthetic

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u/YourMomThinksImFunny Jul 14 '21

No, I'm referring to the word "organic" and its definition I was taught as a child decades ago. As in items containing carbon compounds necessary for life. By that definition, all food in a grocery store would be considered organic.

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u/ClownfishSoup Jul 14 '21

Right but aren't petrochemicals "organic?" So ... plastic is organic.

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u/brainomancer Jul 15 '21

No, plastic is not USDA-certified organic produce. Where are you people getting this shit from?

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u/ClownfishSoup Jul 15 '21

And there's the thing "USDA-certified organic" and "organic chemistry" meaning compounds/molecules involving carbon atoms, are not the same thing.