What are organic products? An organic product is any crop, livestock, or processed item produced using organic agriculture principles on land where prohibited substances have not been applied for the previous 3 years. The acceptable agricultural principles under the Uganda Organic Standards (UOS) emphasize the use of cultural, biological, and mechanical methods that encourage resource recycling, support ecological balance, and protect biodiversity. In practice, this means organic farming should improve or sustain soil and water health, while safeguarding natural habitats such as wetlands, forests, and wildlife. The standards strictly prohibit the use of synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Defining Organic Certification Organic certification is the process of confirming that a farm or business follows the Uganda Organic Standards, which then permits them to market, label, and sell their products as organic. These standards...