Organic food is healthy, animals, nature and the environment also benefit from it - a certified organic seal identifies food with ecological origin and processing. For this purpose, strict guidelines and controls have been introduced and compliance is indicated by the seal.Foods that are labeled with a certified organic seal are subject to the European organic regulation. This stipulates at least 95% organic farming. This involves various requirements for farmers. + They must keep farm animals in a species-appropriate manner and with access to exercise, factory farming is prohibited. Fresh, untreated feed must be available to them.+ When cultivating fields, it is important to ensure that a different type of plant is grown each year in order to prevent the soil from leaching out. This is to ensure that the soil regenerates and the plants can absorb sufficient nutrients.+ Only natural methods are permitted for pest control. Chemical-synthetic pesticides and fertilizers are also prohibited. Preservation by radioactive irradiation is prohibited.+ Only about 40 additives from non-ecological origins are allowed for further processing. These include, for example, salt, water and yeast. The permissible proportion of genetically modified products is limited to a maximum of 0.9 percent.+ Compliance with the regulations is checked regularly. The control number of the responsible authority is noted on the organic products. For the consumer, these guidelines mean the possibility of eating healthy and environmentally conscious.