Table 4. Common misconceptions on and facts about organic food labels by consumers

Common misconception	Fact
Organic = pesticide-free	Permitted natural substances are allowed; synthetic pesticides are restricted (Patton, 2024).
Organic food is always more nutritious	Some differences exist, but results are not consistent (Gomiero, 2018).
Organic guarantees complete safety	Safety standards may be met, but no food is risk-free (Azzurra et al., 2019).