The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) co-hosted a public roundtable in Washington, DC on October 20, 2016, to discuss consumers’ interpretations of certain “organic” claims.