Proposed National List Amendments: Crops + Processing

The NOP is requesting public comments on the following proposed changes to the National List:

• Potassium hydroxide
  Would be allowed for peeling any processed peaches, rather than limited to peaches that are Individually Quick Frozen.  
• Silicon dioxide
  Would be prohibited except (1) if used as a defoamer or (2) if organic rice hulls are not commercially available in the appropriate form, quality or quantity to replace its use.
• Beta-carotene extract color
  Would be allowed from algae sources if organic beta-carotene is not commercially available. 
• Annatto extract color
  Would be required to be sourced from organic annatto only.
• Peracetic acid
  Would be allowed in hydrogen peroxide formulations and as currently allowed.    

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Deadline: March 7, 2013