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  • Agricultural Science
  • Food Science
  • Environmental Science

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  • Edible insect farming is a sustainable alternative to conventional livestock.
  • Insects offer environmental benefits like reduced greenhouse gas emissions and efficient resource conversion.
  • Current organic regulations do not encompass insect farming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review edible insect rearing practices for establishing organic standards.
  • To identify challenges and knowledge gaps in organic insect farming.
  • To assess the feasibility of "organic edible insect farms".

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of edible insect rearing.
  • Inclusion of nine authorized insect species (e.g., *Hermetia illucens*, *Tenebrio molitor*).
  • Evaluation of insect welfare and chemical substance use (drugs, pesticides).

Main Results:

  • Insect farming aligns with eco-friendly principles but lacks organic certification.
  • Significant knowledge gaps exist regarding insect welfare and non-sentient status.
  • Concerns regarding the metabolism and degradation of chemical substances in insects are highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Developing organic standards for edible insects is essential.
  • Further research on insect welfare and the impact of chemical substances is critical.
  • Addressing these challenges is necessary for consumer safety and regulatory approval of organic insect products.