There are different definitions for the word 'organic' but in terms of our Value 'Organic', the Department for Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) states that:

Organic products are the product of a farming system which avoids the use of man-made fertilisers, pesticides; growth regulators and livestock feed additives. In addition, irradiation and the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are generally prohibited by organic legislation.

There are multiple benefits of organic farming for the planet: Organic farms have lower emissions and use less energy, lower the risk of pollution in soils and waterways and capture and store more carbon.

No - unlike the natural labels that you might see on many products, organic is a protected term, subject to legal regulation.

The Soil Association Certification body is considered the UK's leading organic certification body, certifying over 70% of the organic market.
The Irish Organic Association (IOA) is Ireland's leading organic certification body.
USDA Organic regulates organic certification in the USA.
In the textiles industry Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Global Organic Latex Standard – (GOLS) are both global standards.