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NOSB Recommendations

November 2009

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Dethylaminoethanol on 205.605b (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Egg White Lysozyme on 205.605b (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Microorganisms on 205.605b (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Octadecylamine on 205.605b (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Animal Welfare November 2009 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Bivalves and Molluscan Shellfish November 2009 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Chlorhexidine 205.603 Technical Correction (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Cosmetics November 2009 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Eprinomectin (Failed) on 205.603 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Excipients 205.603 Technical Correction (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Policy Manual Changes November 2009 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Retail Certification (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on the Classification of Materials November 2009 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Vaccines in 205.105 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Xylazine Technical Correction on 206.603 (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Activated Charcoal on 205.605b (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Cyclohexylamine on 205.605b (PDF)

May 2009

· Final Recommendation on Lecithin, Bleached for removal from 605B for use in Handling (PDF)

· Final Recommendation Amending Lecithin as Deoiled on 606 for use in Handling (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Sodium Chlorite, Acidified for use in Handling (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Peer Review Guidance (PDF)

· Final NMG Acronyms and E-Bulletin Board Update (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Injectable Trace Minerals Vitamins and Electrolytes in Livestock (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Isoparrafinic Hydrocarbon in Crops Failed (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Myrrh Essential Oil in Handling (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Propane in Handling (Failed) (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Propionic Acid in Handling (Failed) (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Propionic Acid in Livestock (Failed) (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Sulfurous Acid in Crops (PDF)

· Final PPM Priority of Petitions Update (PDF)

· Final PPM Section III Update (PDF)

· Final PPM Section IV Update (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Red Corn Color in Handling (Failed) (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Biodiversity (PDF)

November 2008

· Final Recommendation on Tetracycline (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Seed Commercial Availability (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Updates to the Policy & Procedures Manual (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Updates to the New Member Guide (PDF)

· Final Recommendation from the Joint Materials and Policy Development Committees to Update the PPM on Seeking Technical Reviews (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Aquaculture on Fish Feed & Related Issues (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Aquaculture on Net Pens & Related Issues (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Certifying Operations with Multiple Sites (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Pet Food (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Calcium, derived from Seaweed for use in Handling on 205.605 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Orange Pulp, dried for use in Handling on 205.606 (PDF)

May 2008

· Final Recommendation on Updates to the New Member Guide (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Updates to the Policy & Procedures Manual (PDF)

· Sunset Reaffirmations for Crops 205.601 (PDF)

· Sunset Reaffirmations for Handling 205.605a (PDF)

· Sunset Reaffirmations for Handing 205.605b (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Seaweed, Kombu (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Tragacanth Gum (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Cooking Wine, Marsala (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Cooking Wine, Sherry (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Farmed Aquatic Plants (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Cheesewax (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Methionine (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Fenbendazole (PDF)

November 2007

· Final Recommendation on Further Guidance regarding the establishment of Commercial Availability Criteria for Agricultural Ingredients (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on the Standardization of Certificates (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Silicate for use in Crops on §205.601(e) as an insecticide (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Peracetic Acid for use in Crops on §205.601 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Potassium Silicate for use in Crops on §205.601(i) for plant disease control (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Potassium Silicate for use in Crops on §205.601(j) as a plant or soil amendment (failed) (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate for use in Crops on §205.601(a) as an algaecide (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Sodium ferric hydroxy EDTA for use in Crops on §205.601(h) as snail or slug bait (failed) (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Calcium chloride for use in Crops (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Copper sulfate in rice for use in Crops (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on EPA List 3 Inerts in Crops (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Ozone Gas in Crops (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Gellan Gum for use in Handling on §205.605(a) (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Grape Seed Extract in Handing on §205.606 (failed) (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendations on Agar-Agar, Animal Enzymes, Calcium Sulfate and Carrageenan for use in Handling on §205.605(a) (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Glucono Delta Lactone for use in Handling on §205.605(a) (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Cellulose for use in Handling on §205.605(b) (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Guidance for Certification of Operations Participating in Crop Production Research (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Guidance on Temporary Variance for Research (PDF)

· Final Recommendation to Receive the Interim Final Report on Bivalves and Molluscs of the Aquaculture Working Group (PDF)

· Final Recommendation to update the NOSB Mew Member Guide (PDF)

· Final Recommendation to update the NOSB Policy & Procedures Manual (PDF)

March 2007

· Final Recommendation on Aquaculture (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Cloning (PDF)

· Final Recommendation to Adopt New NOSB Member Guide (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on General Revisions to the NOSB Policy & Procedures Manual (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Sunset Review Revisions to the NOSB Policy & Procedures Manual (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Casings, from processed intestines for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Celery Powder for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Chia for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Chipotle Chile Pepper for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Fish Oil for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Galangal - Frozen for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Hops for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Inulin - oligofructose enriched for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Lemongrass for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Rice Starch, non modified for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Turkish Bay Leaves for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Wakame Seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida) for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Whey Protein Concentrate for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Annatto for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Beet Juice for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Beta-carotene from carrots for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Black Current Juice for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Black Purple Carrot Juice for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Blueberry Juice for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Carrot Juice for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Cherry Juice for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Chokeberry Juice for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Grape Juice for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Grape Skin Extract for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Lycopene for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Paprika, dried and oil-extracted for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Pumpkin Juice for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Purple Potato Juice for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Red Cabbage Extract for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Red Radish Extract for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Saffron for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Tomato Juice for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Tomato Juice Extract for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation for Color, Turmeric for listing on 205.606 (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Gellan Gum for listing on 205.605(b) (PDF)

October 2006

· Final Recommendation on Commercial Availability Criteria for 606 in Handling, Revised (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Colors 605 in Handling, Revised (PDF)

· Final Sunset Recommendation on Lecithin, Bleached 605 in Handling, Revised (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on the Pet Food Task Force Interim Final Report (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on the Use of Expiration Dates on Certificates of Organic Operations (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Guidance: Listing of Certifying Agent's Name on Packaged Products (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Guidance: Use of Compost, Vermicompost, Processed Manure, and Compost Teas (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Calcium Chloride in Crops (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Lime Mud in Crops (PDF)

· Final Recommendation on Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in Crops (PDF)

April 2006

· Recommendation on Aquaculture Working Group Winter 2006 Interim Final Report (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Chlorine Materials for Livestock (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Hydrated Lime for Livestock (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Ivermectin in Livestock (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Milk Replacer in Livestock (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Oxytocin in Livestock (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Chlorine Materials in Handling (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Colors 605a in Handling (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Flavors 605a in Handling (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Lecithin, Bleached 605 in Handling (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Lecithin, Unbleached 606 in Handling (PDF)

· Recommendation on Commercial Availability Criteria for 606 in Handling (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Aquatic Plant Extracts in Crops (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Chlorine Materials in Crops (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Horticultural Oils in Crops (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Humic Acids in Crops (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Hydrated Lime in Crops (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Hydrogen Peroxide in Crops (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Lignin Sulfonate in Crops (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Sodium Silicate in Crops (PDF)

· Sunset Recommendation on Streptomycin and Tetracycline in Crops (PDF)

November 2005

· Crops Committee: Sunset Recommendations (PDF)

· Livestock Committee: Sunset Recommendations (PDF)

· Handling Committee: Sunset Recommendations (PDF)

August 2005

· Recommendations for ANSI Audit of NOP Accreditation (PDF)

· Recommendation on Commercial Availability of Organic Seed (PDF)

· Recommendations for Listing of Certifying Agent’s Name of Packaged Product (PDF)

· Recommendation on Guidance for the Review of Synthetic and Non-Synthetic Substances (PDF)

· Recommendation for Guidance on NOP Pasture Requirements (PDF)

· Recommendation for Chitosan (Crops) (PDF)

· Recommendation to Re-Structure the National List to Follow OFPA Categories (PDF)

· Recommendation to Adopt Revision to the Policy and Procedures Manual (PDF)

· Recommendation to Adopt the Modifications of the Organic System Plan (PDF)

· Recommendation for Sucrose Octonate (Crops/Livestock) (PDF)

February 2005

· Livestock Committee Recommendation for Guidance on Pasture Requirements (PDF)

· Recommendation for Addressing FDA Regulations Affecting NOSB Recommendations Concerning Livestock Medications (PDF)

· National List Sunset Review Process (PDF)

· Recommendation to Update Board Policy Manual with Revised Materials Review Process (PDF)

· Recommendation for a Rule Change: "Stage of Production" to Read "Stage of Life" (PDF)

· NOSB Recommendation for Rule Change: Pasture Requirements (PDF)

· NOSB Recommendation for Rule Change: "Made with Products Cannot Contain Nonorganic and Organic Form of Same Ingredient" (PDF)

· NOSB Recommendation on Methionine Petition: Extend Use in Organic Poultry (PDF)

· NOSB Recommendation on Ferric Phosphate Petition for Crop Production (PDF)

· NOSB Recommendation for Guidance on Proteinated and Chelated Mineral Complexes Used as Feed Additives (PDF)

· NOSB Revisions to the "Natural Resource" Sections of its Recommended Organic Farm Plan (PDF)

· NOSB Recommendation to Standardize Organic Certification Certificates (PDF)

Archived Recommendations

Accreditation Committee Recommendations

2002 Board Recommendation

· Draft Recommendation on Criteria for Certification of Grower Groups (PDF) — September 20, 2002

2001 Board Recommendation

· Peer Review Panel Recommendation (PDF) — June 7, 2001

1998 Board Recommendations

· Task Force Establishment (PDF) — June 10, 1998

· Final Recommendation on Accreditation Issue Paper (PDF)

1994 Board Recommendations

· Certified Organizations (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

Certification Committee Recommendations

1998-99 Board Recommendations

· Certification of Wild Animal Production (PDF) — June 10, 1999

· Maintaining Organic Integrity (PDF) — June 10, 1999

· Termination of Certification (PDF) — Feb. 10, 1999

· Certification of Retailers (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1999

1995 Board Recommendations

· Addendum 7: Good Manufacturing Practices (PDF) — April 25, 1995

· Addendum 9: Handler Phase-In (PDF) — April 25, 1995

· Addendum 11: Requirements for Handler Certification (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995

· Addendum 28: Arsenate Treated Lumber (PDF) — Nov. 1, 1995

1994 Board Recommendations

· Handler Certification (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

· Split Operation (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

· Small Farmer Exemption (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

Crop Production Recommendations

2002 Board Recommendations

· Draft Recommendation on the Organic Farm Plan (PDF) — November 29, 2002

· Draft Recommendation on the Organic Farm Plan Update (PDF) — November 29, 2002

· Compost Task Force Final Report (PDF)

1995 Board Recommendations

· Addendum 3:Standards for Greenhouses (PDF) — April 25, 1995

· Addendum 5:Commercial Non-Availability (PDF) — April 25, 1995

· Addendum 24:Banana Planting Policies (PDF) — November 1, 1995

· Addendum 29:Emergency Spray Exceptions (PDF) — November 1, 1995

1994 Board Recommendations

· Definitions (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

· Planting Stock Policies (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

· Pesticides and Fertilizer Drift (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

· Addendum 2:Botanical Pesticides (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

· Residue Testing (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

Biotechnology Policy

Recommendation on Biotechnology Policy (PDF) — September 19, 1996

Handling Committee Recommendations

1998-99 Board Recommendations

· Adopted Recommendations to the Secretary (PDF) — March 16-20, 1998

1995 Board Recommendations

· Addendum 6:Organic Handling Plan (PDF) — April 25, 1995

· Addendum 15:Incidental Food Additives (PDF) — October 31, 1995

1994 Board Recommendations

· Organic Handling Plan (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

International Equivalency Recommendations

2002 Board Recommendations

· Draft Recommendation on US/EU Equivalency (PDF) — Sept. 20, 2002

1998 Board Recommendations

· Fumigation Proposals (1-3) (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1998

· Ontario, CA NOSB Meeting (PDF) — March 16-20, 1998

1994 Board Recommendations

· Importation of Organic Products (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

Labeling Recommendations

1998-99 Board Recommendations

· Ontario, CA NOSB Meeting (PDF) — March 16-20, 1998

1996 Board Recommendations

· Addendum 30: Clothing Made With Organic Cotton (PDF) — Sept. 20, 1996

1995 Board Recommendations

· Addendum 4:Changes to General Standards (line 85) (PDF) — April 25, 1995

· Addendum 10:Changes to General Standards (lines 44 & 86) (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995

· Addendum 12:Methods of Oil Extraction (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995

1994 Board Recommendations

· Definitions (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

· Labeling Standards (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

· Addendum 1: Changes to General Standard (PDF) — Oct. 14, 1994

Livestock Committee Recommendations

2002 Board Recommendations

· Draft Recommendation on Adopted Feed Ingredient Issues (PDF) — November 29, 2002

· Draft Recommendation on Clarification of "Origin of Livestock" (PDF) — September 11, 2002

· Draft Recommendation on Access to the Outdoors for Poultry (PDF) — April 1, 2002

1998-99 Board Recommendations

· Prohibition of Growth Stimulants (PDF) — June 10, 1999

· Organic Aquaculture (PDF) — Passed June 10, 1999

· Exceptions to Confinement Requirements (PDF) — Passed Feb. 1999

· Proposed Recommendations on Livestock Issue Papers 1 and 2 (PDF)

· Proposed Recommendations on Wild Animals (PDF) — Oct. 27, 1998

· Recommendation to the Secretary (PDF) — March 16-20, 1998

1995 Board Recommendations

· Addendum 8:Healthcare Practices (PDF) — April 1995

· Addendum 13:Nutrient Supplementation (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995

· Addendum 17:Livestock Production (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995

· Addendum 18:Synthetic Vitamin and Minerals (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995

· Addendum 19:TAP Review on Inoculants and Vaccines (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995

· Addendum 20:TAP Review of Antibiotics and Parasiticides (PDF) — Passed Oct. 31, 1995

· Addendum 21:Inoculants and Vaccines (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995

· Addendum 22:Antibiotics in Egg Production (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995

· Addendum 23:Parasiticides in Egg Production (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995

1994 Board Recommendations

· Definitions (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

· Livestock Sources (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

· Livestock Feed Standards (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

· Livestock Healthcare (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

· Use of Antibiotics (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

· Parasiticides in Livestock (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994

Processing Recommendations

2002 Board Recommendations

· Draft Recommendation on the Handling Operations Ingredient Affidavit (PDF) — November 29, 2002

· Draft Recommendation on the Organic Handling Plan (PDF) — November 29, 2002

· Draft Recommendation on "Guidelines for Determining Whether a Processing Technology Shall Be Reviewed by the NOSB" (PDF) — March 15, 2002

1998-99 Board Recommendations

· Synthetic Usage Proposals (1-7) (PDF) — February 1999

· Interdisciplinary Committee Proposals (1-5) (PDF) — July 23, 1998

National List Recommendations

2001 Board Recommendations

· Policy for National List Updates (PDF)

2000 Board Recommendations

· Criteria for Prioritizing Petitions (PDF)

1998-99 Board Recommendations

· Inert Ingredient Prohibitions (PDF) — Feb. 10, 1999

· Synthetic Inert Ingredients Proposals (1–5) (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1998

1997 Board Recommendations

· Summary of NOSB Material Votes (PDF)

1996 Board Recommendations

· Processing Crops, and Livestock (PDF) — Sept. 1996

1995 Board Recommendations

· Processing and Livestock (PDF) — April 1995

· Addendum 13: Nutrient Supplementation (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995

· Addendum 14: Use of Natural Flavors (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995

· Addendum 16: Synthetic Magnesium Chloride (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995

· Addendum 27: Chilean Nitrate Special Use Guidelines(PDF)

Policy Development Recommendations

2003 Board Recommendations

· Draft Recommendation on Compatibility with Organic Production and Handling (PDF) (Background References (PDF))