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What 'organic' really means on a label
Karan Mehra · 26 February 2026 · 5 min read

The word 'organic' is everywhere — and almost no two packs mean the same thing.
In India, four claims dominate: India Organic (NPOP), Jaivik Bharat (PGS-India), FSSAI Organic, and the catch-all 'naturally grown'.
Only the first three are verifiable. The fourth is, at best, a feeling. Here's how to tell which is which the next time you shop.



