NOP Amends National List of Allowed Substances for Farms
Updates to 205.601 and 205.602 include the following materials: Chlorine, Lignin Sulfonate, Streptomycin, Sulfur Dioxide, Sodium Nitrate
| Ingredient | Change | Effective Date |
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| §205.601 | ||
| Chlorine Matierials .601(a)(2) |
Amend: Chlorine materials—For pre-harvest use, residual chlorine levels in the water in direct crop contact or as water from cleaning irrigation systems applied to soil must not exceed the maximum residual disinfectant limit under the Safe Drinking Water Act, except that chlorine products may be used in edible sprout production according to EPA label directions. | June 27, 2012 |
| Lignin Sulfonate .601(j)(4) |
Amend: Lignin sulfonate— chelating agent, dust suppressant. |
June 27, 2012 |
| Streptomycin | Amend: Streptomycin, for fire blight control in apples and pears only until October 21, 2014. | June 27, 2012 |
| Sulfur Dioxide |
Remove from the National List. Will be prohibited for use on the effective date. | October 21, 2012 |
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§205.602
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| Sodium Nitrate |
Separate Rulemaking Action |
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