NOP Responds to December 2011 NOSB Recommendations
The National Organic Program published a memo in response to the recommendations made at the December 2011 business meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).
March 21, 2012
The National Organic Program published a memo in response to the recommendations made at the December 2011 business meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB made the following recommendations:
- Renew eight and remove one material listing on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) scheduled to expire during 2013.
- Remove annatto extract color from § 205.606.
- Add arachidonic (ARA) single-cell oil and docosahexaenoic (DHA) algal oil, both nutrient supplements, to § 205.605(a) with restrictions.
- Amend the listing for beta-carotene color on § 205.606.
- Amend the listing for potassium hydroxide on § 205.605(b).
- Amend the listing for silicon dioxide on § 205.605(b).
- Amend the listing for chlorine materials on § 205.605(b).
- Strengthen animal welfare requirements in organic livestock production.
- Evaluate material review organizations against specific parameters.
- Develop baseline qualification criteria for organic inspectors.
- Publish guidance on unannounced inspections of certified organic operations.
- Amending the NOSB Policy and Procedures Manual
