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. For a food or drink product to be labelled as organic, at least 95 percent of the ingredients must come from organically produced plants or animals, these ingredients must be approved by an independent certification body. For cotton and other materials Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) states an item can be labelled organic if 95% of the fabric is organically grown. However, the use of the term organic is unregulated for beauty and wellbeing products. Unless a product is certified, there’s no guarantee that it will be 100 percent organic. So, look for a symbol from an independent certifier, like Soil Association Certification. You'll then know that every step of the production process is checked.

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.