[epgui]

This specific pesticide might not be used on organic crops, but plenty of other even-less-well-safety-tested "organic pesticides" may be used instead on organic crops.

The word "organic" is largely a marketing gimmick.

/biochemist,fwiw

[josefresco]

While organic might currently be a "marketing gimmick" purchasing organic is an important signal to the market that consumers consider it important. I'll gladly be a first adopter if it helps move the industry and regulations in the right direction.

[droopyEyelids]

Organic isn't exactly a marketing gimmick.

If you read the Organic Standards (linked on this page https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification/orga...) you'll see it's an earnest attempt to deal with a really complicated subject.

[biorach]

I can't speak for the US, but in the EU this is not true

[Lutger]

That is only partially true, and mostly hyperbolic.

[hammock]

Such as?