This term refers to products from animals that have been raised without the use of hormones, antibiotics or genetic engineering, and which has not been irradiated. Vaccines and medicines are allowed for treating illness, but the meat cannot be sold as organic if certain prohibited medicines are used. All feed must be 100% organic. Animals cannot be confined except under certain temporary circumstances such as illness. Organic products must meet very strict standards; national standards for organic food have been passed into law.