Here's a quick reference:
100% Organic
1. Product must contain only organically produced material, excluding water and salt.
2. The name of the certifying agent must appear on packages. Use of the USDA "organic" seal is optional.
Organic
1. Product must be at least 95% organically produced ingredients.
2. Remainder must consist of nonagricultural substances approved on the USDA's National List of non-organically produced agricultural products that are not commercially available in organic form.
3. The label may also state the percentage of organic ingredients.
4. The name of the certifying agent must appear on packages. Use of the USDA "organic" seal is optional.
Made with Organic Ingredients
1. Product must contain at least 70% organic ingredients.
2. Remainder can consist of conventionally grown agricultural ingredients or approved nonagricultural substances from the USDA's National List.
3. Product may display the term "Made With Organic..." and then list up to three of the product's organic ingredients or types of food. (For example: "Made with organic dates, raisins and apricots" or "Made with organic grains, nuts and berries.") The label may also state the percentage of organic ingredients.
4. The name of the certifying agent must appear on packages. Use of the USDA "organic" seal is prohibited.
Other Labeling Provisions
1. Products made with less than 70% organic ingredients may make no claim other than designating specific organic ingredients in the ingredients list.
2. No restrictions are made upon the use of truthful labeling claims, such as "pesticide free," "no drugs or growth hormones used," or "sustainably harvested."
3. "Transitional" products are those grown in accordance with the Organic Rule regulations on farms that are in transition from conventional to organic. A certified three year transitional period must be completed before these products can use the word "organic" on their label.
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