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1. No Separate National Organic Milk Standard Yet:

   • Unlike countries like the USA (USDA Organic) or EU, Bangladesh does not yet have a specific legal standard or certification body solely for organic milk.

   • However, some producers self-declare their milk as organic based on certain practices.

2. General Guidelines Followed by Organic Dairy Farms:
   Many farms marketing organic milk in Bangladesh claim to follow these non-certified but commonly accepted practices:

   • No use of antibiotics or synthetic hormones.

   • Cows are fed organic (chemical-free) fodder.

   • Cattle are not injected with growth hormones.

   • No urea, silage, or artificial milk-boosting agents are used.

   • Animals are pasture-raised or humanely treated.

3. Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI):

   • BSTI does have standards for raw milk and processed dairy, but not a distinct “organic” certification standard yet.

   • They test for contamination, added water, fat content, and microbiological safety.

4. Bangladesh Organic Agriculture Network (BOAN):

   • Promotes organic farming practices, though not officially a certifier for dairy.

   • Supports sustainable, chemical-free agriculture that can apply to dairy feed.

5. Private Certification or International Benchmarks:

   • Some farms try to follow international standards such as IFOAM, USDA Organic, or EU Organic as internal guidelines, but these are mostly self-imposed, not certified.

🐄 What to Look For in “Organic” Milk in Bangladesh:

• Ask if the farm uses antibiotic-free, chemical-free, and GMO-free feed.

• Look for lab test reports or third-party verifications, if available.

• Farms like Shuddho, MilkVita (select lines), and Sajida Foundation’s projects promote safer dairy but may not be fully certified as organic.