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With input from the NOSB, the Secretary of Agriculture drafts the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. This is the list of exceptions to the general requirement that natural materials are allowed and synthetic materials are prohibited. In other words, the national list is a list of prohibited natural materials (such as arsenic), and allowed synthetics (such as pectin, baking soda, and Vitamin C). Even though a synthetic may be allowed for one purpose does not mean that it is allowed for every possible use, so farmers and manufacturers need to pay careful attention to the usage restrictions mentioned in the regulations. Another central source for information on and listings of materials and processes allowed in organic production is the Organic Materials Review Institute, and you'll find a link to their web site below.
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OMRI Products List of Approved Materials The OMRI Products List is a directory of all products OMRI has determined are allowed for use in organic production, processing, and handling. The... |  |
| Fact Sheet on Organic Egg Production Describes the practices for organic egg production | |
| NOP List of Allowed & Prohibited Substances NOP answers questions about allowed and prohibited substances for organic production and processing on their Question and Answer page. | |
| The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) The NOSB is charged with assisting the Secretary of Agriculture in developing standards for substances to be used in organic production. The NOSB... | |
| Brand Name Material List from the Washington State Department of Agriculture. (2006). Organic farming is based on using natural methods for building soil fertility and managing insects, weeds, and disease. Most synthetic materials... | |
| Brand Name Materials Approved for Use for Growers Washington State's Department of Agriculture provides a list of approved brand name materials for use in organic production. The list is... | |
| Fact Sheet on Organic Livestock Production from the Montana Organic Program Quick overview of livestock production basics--prohibited substances, living conditions, feed requirements, etc. | |
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Regional Guide: United States | |
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