Why CBD isn’t certified organic? [2019 Update]

Organic CBD Oil

It is only very recently that CBD has become so known and familiar to people. Because of the countless effects that it has to offer.

The awareness of the product has in general created a major demand for it as well. When CBD oil products were less popular, it was also difficult to find these products easily in the market. The popularity has made access to CBD products much easier as hundreds of brands are now claiming to sell 100% organic CBD oil. But what is organic CBD oil and can it be certified organic? This is exactly what we are revealing in detail in this blog. 

To begin with…

Let’s begin with talking about what organic hemp is? Hemp plant extracts the cannabinoid chemical compounds that composite the CBD oil product. When we say extraction, the process of extracting hemp oil from the plant is not as simple as it sounds. The organic 100% natural method of hemp oil extraction from the plant is so time-consuming. And involves so many steps to be followed that it is virtually impossible to ever get your hands on 100% natural smarts organic CBD oil product. And also if you’re looking for a certified organic CBD oil product. 

Hemp plants are bio-accumulators 

As it is known, hemp is a bio-accumulator plant. This means that hemp draws everything near it. And absorbs everything from the soil, water, and air that it breathes in. Hence, a hemp plant can never be 100% organic because it will be contaminated. And by toxins on some level that it was absorbed by the soil or from the air. 

What makes hemp plants organic?

In order to grow organic hemp, the following requirements need to be met:

Plant seeds

The plant seeds need to be 100% organic, pure and untreated. There should be no chemical hindrance with the plant seeds. Which must be in its complete organic form by all means.

Soil conditions 

The next requirement for an organic hemp plant is the soil conditions that need to be 100% natural. No chemicals and absolutely no toxins present. Moreover, the soil must be maintained in its purest form right throughout the time when the hemp plant grows. The place itself should also be large because hemp tends to grow in large. It does not just help the growth but the harvest too as the yield is going to be higher with more larger and organic soil. Please also note that extra care of the plants is to be taken and also of the soil. Not doing so will let the plant and soil through which the soil itself will also suffer. All of the variables should go in the same way as described just right now and then only will the soil conditions will be perfect for the hemp plants to grow.

No growth hormones

Farmers often use growth enhancers, stimulators and hormones to grow hemp plants to full form. Otherwise, the plant takes too long to grow and that much time cannot be taken. Because there is a persistent manufacturer and consumer demand that needs to be met. However, a basic requirement for organic hemp plant is that its growth is all-natural. And has not been stimulated by any growth hormones or enhancers. This will also mean no hemp is on steroids as they are also made from hormones. There are a couple of reasons one should use this type of enhancers in a naturally made material like hemp.

Why do ask it, well there are known adverse effects known with this kind of enhancers as they can interrupt the balanced secretion of hormones? This can also mean that the intakes of hemp like substance with enhancers can essentially disrupt the internal processes within minutes of intake. Also of note is that that a substance with enhancers is also not organic or in any way natural

No medication 

Plants are living beings and therefore are not safe from any diseases. They have problems of their own that come arise whilst the plant is growing. The farmer needs to use plant protection products to prevent and cure the plant disease or else the entire crop might damage. However, a basic requirement for ‘organic’ hemp is that it has not been treated by any biocontrol products including herbicides. 

No radiations

As we all know, plants need to basic things to grow; light and water. The basic source of light is, of course, the sun but when the sun does not come out for days or sunlight is blocked by heavy clouds, the farmers have no choice but to resort to artificial means of light radiations to prevent the inhibition of plant growth. However, organic hemp should not be grown using any processed or synthetic light but must only be grown with the help of natural sunlight.

Any other form of lighting or artificial sunlight will likely bring radiation with it. This will not only pose danger to the plants but your own body too. So, this is why it is recommended that one should stay away from the artificial form of light and use the real sunlight and water from the natural ways it should be done. Water irrigation may be used but in a sustainable way otherwise, even a single outburst of flooding can essentially destroy the sensitive plants. Again it would be a good idea if normal and natural ways are used.

 

 

Organic hemp is virtually unattainable 

Organic hemp is virtually non-existent because of two reasons. One is, of course, the fact that the plant itself absorbs all the good and bad from its surroundings. When a plant has the natural ability to be so highly absorbent, it is hard to keep it intact in its pure state. Secondly, the conditions that are required for an organic hemp plant to cultivate are rather unattainable as well. All in all, organic hemp is only a dream and therefore CBD cannot be certified organic by any means too. 

Demand for CBD oil products has increased 

The interest and demand in CBD oil products have only increased in the recent past few years. Post-2016, the popularity of CBD oil products has drastically expanded owing to the fact that people have now become more concerned about their health and well-being. 

Talking about health concerns, it is not wrong to say that people have actually become very particular about the product they use, where it comes from and how it is made? This is majorly why the demand for certified organic CBD is high these days. The high demand for certified organic CBD oil products definitely increases the pressure on the manufacturers because they have to meet a particular quality standard to stay in the competition.

Brands can mislead you to believe their products are organic 

The unfortunate result of this ever-growing competition is that many brands ‘claim’ to sell 100% organic CBD oil products. Allow us to inform you that all such claims are false. Manufacturer companies claiming to sell certified organic CBD are scamming their customers. Hence, it is imperative that when you set out to buy a CBD oil product, you must know what your expectations should be and how ‘pure’ or ‘organic’ can you get? 

Organic hemp isn’t common 

The first thing that needs to be understood by the consumers is that organic hemp is not as common as you are made to believe it is. Even if you are willing to pay a high price for organic hemp, there are no promises that you will get natural CBD. The high cost is never a guarantee for a natural product. 

People in the United States and Canada are demanding natural CBD oil products. The consumers who are aware of the benefits of natural hemp are willing to pay any cost for the product but what they need to understand is that no matter price they pay – it is virtually impossible for manufacturers and farmers to cultivate hemp plants in a 100% natural way. 

Natural hemp plants cannot be grown fast enough

Hemp plants i.e. non-psychotic cannabis are the basis for CBD oil products. The growth of organic hemp plants is not possible fast enough to meet the demands of the customers. Moreover, the process of organic hemp plant growth is extensive and complex. It wouldn’t be wrong but to just say that CBD cannot be certified organic because organic hemp plants do not exist. 

USDA approval required for organic hemp plants 

In order for any hemp plant to be classified as organic and natural, it needs an official certificate that can only be awarded by the USDA i.e. United States department of agriculture. The USDA department sets the ‘rules’ for organic processing for hemp plants but the certificate of organic is only awarded to the plants after approval from a concerned third-party involved. 

Mandatory standards for organic processes 

In order for CBD oil products to be certified, the hemp plant that makes it should be certified organic. Be it hemp plant or any other crop – it must fulfill all mandatory requirements set by USDA. The department of agriculture in America has set a standard for everything from seed plantation to soil condition, soil management and plant growth that must be adhered to in order for a plant to be labeled organic and natural. 

Standards for organic hemp set by USDA

The standard requirements are made by USDA after keeping the following factors in mind. 

Toxicity level 

The first factor is the amount of toxicity the plant can release in its environment. Hemp plants are bio-accumulators meaning they can absorb almost everything (regardless of good or bad) from its surroundings. Naturally, a toxic plant is unlikely to result in a 100% pure organic CBD oil product.

 

 

Impact on human health 

The next thing is the impact of the plant on human health which is determined by the method that is used for farming. 

Effect on eco-system

All living beings or animals, plants or humans decompose to become part of the soil again. Therefore, this is another consideration made by USDA to determine how organic a plant is; they study the effect its components can have on the environment and ecosystem. 

Interaction with chemicals and other materials 

Anything that has been interfered by chemicals such as growth enhancers is no longer pure. Its organic form has been over-layered by synthetic chemicals. This is a critical consideration that needs to be made. That is before certifying a plant or crop as ‘pure’ and organic. If the crop or plant has interacted with chemicals, preservatives or any other contaminated materials on any level. It cannot be organic. 

Soil and soil management 

Many would be surprised to know that USDA even considers the soil on which the plant grows. And even how later the soil is maintained in its healthy form. The soil requires having a certain pH level in order to felicitate the plant growth. If the farmers use artificial means to maintain the pH levels of the soil. It is unlikely to be pure any longer. 

Types of organic certification 

Another thing that people must be aware of is the different types of organic certification that a hemp plant can have. Consumers either settle for the complete synthetic plant or look for 100% purest hemp plant. However, there are three different levels of organic certification for any plant or crop.

100% organic 

The first certification is for 100% organic and pure. In the 100% organic process, all processes and elements used are pure and in natural form. 

Organic 

The organic certification is for plants that have been grown with up to 95% natural ingredients. But the process has been completely synthetic.

Made with organic ingredients 

The only certification that you can get for your hemp plant by USDA is made with organic ingredients. This is a process in which some of the steps and ingredients are kept organic. But most of the process and elements are synthetic. It is a rightful combination of synthetic and natural. 

How to find out if the CBD is organic?

If you find a product that is certified organic, it is hard to believe your eyes. Of course, there are means to find out what is the potency of the purity of the product. You can take a sample of the product. And get it tested by a third-party laboratory for detailed composition analysis. However, it is unlikely that any manufacturer would allow you to send a sample of its product to any lab. The main reason is that no CBD can be 100% organic or pure. Hence, this option rules out as a choice. 

What should you look for in CBD oil products? 

The one thing that should be pretty clear to you by now is the fact that. You expecting to find CBD oil products with a 100% organic certification is certainly not possible. There are so many requirements and conditions for a hemp plant to be all-natural. As we discussed above, it is not possible for a hemp plant to grow organically all on its own. The environmental conditions, the ingredients used and the process of hemp plant cultivation can never be kept all-natural. 

So this brings us to the question of what you should look for in the CBD oil product. It is rather simple. The organic CBD hemp oil product should come with a USDA certification for ‘made with organic ingredients’. This is the least organic certificate. But the only one that you should expect for your CBD product by any means. 

It is important to be aware that any company that promises 100% organic CBD oil is lying to you. And basically scamming you to pay extra money for nothing.

Final words

Every blog has some kind of final words and for this one, these are the ones. In this blog we have talked about why CBD isn’t certified organic but how it can be if the procedures related to it are done right and properly. For this, you had to know all of the related information, which has been essentially provided in the blog above. To do it right we researched every bit of word that there is in the blog, so you cannot make mistake later on. We hope you liked our word and will be able to have your CBD certified and organic.

Disclaimer

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