Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes

Tuesday, January 7, 2014 1:00 pm ET

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), Jennifer Taylor (JT), Tracy Favre (TF), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Joe Dickson 

(JD), Mac Stone (MS) - sitting in

Absent: John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Plan

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

Yes Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post- harvest handling draft 

guidance is published.

Fall 2014

Whole algal flour 205.606 HA Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. TR found 

insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to TR 

contractor

TBD

2012 Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 

Recommendation. 2001 

Background Paper. 2012 Petition sent 

to HS 11 06 12. Petition Sufficiency 

Response Due Date: 01 27 13. 

Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. No 

TR requested

Possible addition of extra questions?

 

Voted 

02 19 13

Proposal Spr 

2014

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13, 

Proposal

Possible addition of extra questions 

about organic supply?

Voted 

08 20 13

Proposal Spr 

2014

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

Voted 

08 20 13

Disc doc

Spr 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc. 

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 2008 

Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Possible addition of questions 

for Spr 2014 meeting?

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Possible addition of questions 

for Spr 2014 meeting?

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Egg White Lysozyme on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Microorganisms on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR requested by 

NOP Aug 26 2013. Due late Dec.

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Activated Charcoal on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Peracetic Acid on 205.605b (PDF)

Oct 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Cyclohexylamine on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination will be done week 

of Jan 17.

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Dethylaminoethanol on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination will be done week 

of Jan 17.

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAs # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

NO new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Octadecylamine on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

L-Malic Acid on 205.605b (PDF)

Nov 2009. TR determination will 

be done week of Jan 17.

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Request a limtd scope TR 

01 12 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary 

Substances

ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances 

(Auxiliary/”other” ingredients) (PDF)

Report/Update? 

Spr 2014

Potential future projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14 Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from December 17, 2013

• Discuss Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) notes for TR request 

• Microorganisms – discuss checklist

• Cyclohexylamine - determine need for TR

• Diethylaminoethanol - determine need for TR

• Octadecylamine - determine need for TR

• L-Malic acid - determine need for TR

• Sodium acid pyrophosphate - determine need for TR

• Other business 

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from December 17, 2013 approved with two minor corrections to the sections on egg white 

lysozyme and tetrasodium pyrophosphate. 

• Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP). The lead reviewer indicated that the prior TAP review was 

helpful. The group decided on the last call to request a limited scope TR and proceeded to discuss 

questions to include in the request. Questions may include alternatives and availability of such 

alternatives, as well as alternative processing methods. Due to proprietary information the group 

proposed asking for a list of items for which TSPP is used, acknowledging that this might be difficult 

to obtain. ZS will compile questions and circulate them to the group. 

• Microorganisms – discuss checklist. The group deferred this conversation as they have not yet 

received the TR. 

• Cyclohexylamine /Diethylaminoethanol. The lead reviewer suggested the group request a limited 

scope TR for both substances, and the group discussed the potential of asking for one TR for all 
three of the boiler chemicals (cyclohexylamine, diethylaminoethanol, and octadecylamine). After 

discussing this, the group came to the conclusion that the information they are seeking about the 

need for these substances and environmental concerns would best be provided via public comment 

and not a technical review. HA offered to reach out to stakeholders to ask specific questions. The 

HS Chair asked that JT send him possible questions for a TR before making the final determination. 

• Octadecylamine. The NOP circulated a background document on boiler chemicals prior to the call. A 

member noted that there was public comment about boiler chemicals during the fall 2009 meeting 

and requested that the NOP locate the transcript and send them to the members. Another member 

noted there was testimony from an expert (a boiler maintenance company) at the initial March 

2001 meeting who testified that delisting boiler chemicals would put smaller handlers at a 

disadvantage because they would have to retrofit. Another member suggested that they contact a 

former NOSB member, Kim Dietz, who provided comments at the first sunset review, in fall 2009. 

The HS will compile a list of questions to include in the documents when they are posted for public 

comment. 

• L-Malic acid. The 2003 TAP review is not very detailed but since this is a naturally occurring 

substance listed on 605(a) the lead reviewer doesn’t feel there is any new information that would

change the status of this material. The HS will likely not request a TR for this substance. A member

asked if L-Malic acid might have ancillary substances and suggested that the group look at spec 

sheets to determine if it does first. ZS will research this and let the members know on the next call. 

• Sodium acid pyrophosphate (JD) - determine need for TR. 2010 TR looks sufficient and very 

detailed. 

• Other business. 

o The NOP noted that the memo on ancillary substances is completed and is under legal 

review at USDA. 

o A member noted that some of the final recommendations are linked on the website and 

some are not, and asked if the NOP could rectify this. MA will find out which ones and get 

the links fixed.

o MA added the fall 2013 proposals and discussion documents to the table above, as a means

to keep track of the work that will for forward to the spring 2014 meeting.

• Meeting was adjourned

Future Call Schedule:

December 17, 2013 1:00 ET

Discuss prohibiting BPA idea

Egg white lysozyme - determine need for TR

Activated charcoal - determine need for TR

Peracetic acid - determine need for TR

Tetrasodium pyrophosphate - determine need for TR

January 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) notes for TR request 

Microorganisms – discuss checklist - deferred (waiting for TR)

Cyclohexylamine - determine need for TR

Diethylaminoethanol - determine need for TR

Octadecylamine - determine need for TR

L-Malic acid - determine need for TR

Sodium acid pyrophosphate - determine need for TR
January 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Marsala/Sherry - Determine possible additional questions for posting

Ammonium Hydroxide and Glycerin proposals - Determine if revisions are needed for?

Update on ancillary substances (NOP)

Review 2016 sunset materials TR requests (TSPP, 3 boiler chems, L-Malic acid – review spec sheet 

on ancillary substances?)

Review list of 2017 Sunsets

Finalize the draft agenda for San Antonio and revisit prep. Assign presenters.

Discuss BPA document

February 4, 2014 1:00 ET 

Training in DC

February 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Microorganisms – discuss checklist if TR is available

March 4, 2014 1:00 ET

March 18, 2014 1:00 ET

April 1, 2014 1:00 ET

April 15, 2014 1:00 ET

Spring 2014 Milestones Target date

Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2016 substances Jan 15, 2014

NOSB Training meeting Feb 4 - 5, 2014

NOP – Complete tentative agenda Feb 7, 2014

Spring 2014 proposals due to NOP Feb 26, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Mar 10, 2014

Subcommittees submit tentative workplans to NOP Mar 12, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Mar 14, 2014

NOP provides written comments on workplans to NOSB Mar 28, 2014

Public comment closes Apr 8, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call Apr 11, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 14, 2014

Spring 2014 NOSB Meeting – San Antonio, TX ~Apr 28- May 1, 2014
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:00 pm ET

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Tracy Favre (TF), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Joe 

Dickson (JD), Jennifer Taylor (JT), Jean Richardson - sitting in (JR), Mac Stone (MS) - sitting in

Absent: none

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Plan

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

Yes Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post- harvest handling draft 

guidance is published.

Fall 2014

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14

TBD

2012 Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 

Recommendation. 2001 

Background Paper. 2012 Petition sent 

to HS 11 06 12. Petition Sufficiency 

Response Due Date: 01 27 13. 

Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. No 

TR requested

Adding some additional language and 

will submit for Feb 18 call. 

 

Voted 

02 19 13

Proposal Spr 

2014

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

Voted 

08 20 13

Proposal Spr 

2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc. 

Voted 

08 20 13

Disc doc

Spr 2014

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 2008 

Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

TF will craft some possible 

questions for Spr 2014 meeting.

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

TF will craft some possible 

questions for Spr 2014 meeting.

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Egg White Lysozyme on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Microorganisms on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR requested by 

NOP Aug 26 2013. TR sent to HS 

01 23 14. TR suff due 03 25 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Activated Charcoal on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Peracetic Acid on 205.605b (PDF)

Oct 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Cyclohexylamine on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Dethylaminoethanol on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAs # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

Octadecylamine on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

L-Malic Acid on 205.605b (PDF)

Nov 2009. TR determination: 01 

17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation on 

TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope TR 

01 12 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP –

Yeast, Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) 

NOSB Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014
Carnauba Wax 205.605 TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 

(PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Orange Shellac 205.606 TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary 

Substances

ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances 

(Auxiliary/”other” ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update Spr

2014

Potential future projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for 

feedback

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from January 7, 2014

• Marsala/Sherry - Determine possible additional questions for posting

• Ammonium Hydroxide and Glycerin proposals - Determine if revisions are needed. Addition of 

questions?

• Update on ancillary substances (NOP)

• Review 2016 sunset materials TR requests 

• Review list of 2017 Sunsets 

• Finalize the draft agenda for San Antonio and revisit prep. Assign presenters. 

• Discuss BPA document 

• Other business 

• Adjourn
Discussion

• Notes from January 7, 2014 approved with no changes

• Marsala/Sherry - The group discussed the addition of questions and the vehicle by which to get 

those posted with the Sunset documents. TF will craft some questions for inclusion and send them 

to the NOP prior to the deadline of Feb 26th.

• Ammonium Hydroxide and Glycerin proposals - Determine if revisions or additional questions are

needed

o Glycerin - The lead reviewer feels that no changes are necessary and will submit the 

proposal as is. Glycerin is used as a topical teat dip, but is also a carrier for flavors. The 

group discussed the feedback from the public comment; the majority of which was in 

support of delisting. The group also discussed the use for flavors but feels that this has 

already been addressed in the regulations and is not an issue. A member also asked about 

ancillary substances with regard to glycerin which will be addressed at a later date. 

o Ammonium Hydroxide - The lead reviewer suggested leaving the proposal as is and not 

making revisions. She added that based on feedback from the community, Ammonium 

Hydroxide is not a suitable alternative for other substances already on the list and there is a 

considerable movement away from use of boiler additives. Instead people are putting 

money into upgraded equipment. After reviewing the past public comments and discussing 

this further, the group felt that information about the current use and need for this 

material would be helpful and chose to compile some questions to post for public 

comment. JR will add these questions and recirculate the document. In addition to the 

questions about need, the HS will also add some language about reassessing the need for 

this petition in light of the upcoming sunset for the following 3 boiler chemicals: 

Cyclohexylamine, Diethylaminoethanol and Octadecylamine

• Update on ancillary substances (NOP). EBR informed the group that this document is currently 

undergoing clearance within the USDA. The hope is that it will be issued before the February NOSB 

training. The group discussed the possibility of providing a brief verbal update at the spring 2014 

meeting. 

• Microorganisms - The TR should be ready soon. 

• 2016 sunset materials TR requests 

o TSPP – The HS requested a limited scope TR

o Boiler chemicals: Cyclohexylamine, Diethylaminoethanol and Octadecylamine - The Chair 

noted that they are not requesting TRs and will instead pose questions to the community 

and stakeholders instead. Members felt that the questions they need answered could not 

be answered by a technical Report. 

o L-Malic acid – The HS is not requesting a new TR. 

• 2017 Sunsets - The NOP is working on the list yet, and will forward it to the HS soon. 

• Finalize the draft agenda for San Antonio and revisit prep. Assign presenters. Deferred to next call 

• BPA document - The document was been submitted to the NOP for consideration, and the HS will 

wait for feedback before bringing it to the Executive Subcommittee for addition to the workplan. 

• Tragacanth and Gellan gum. There are no changes to these two proposals and they will be 

presented as they were for the fall 2013 meeting. 

• Other business -

o The NOP noted that the FR notice about final guidance on unpackaged products was 

published, but the Insider Notice was delayed because the government was closed due to 
weather. A member thought the guidance was helpful, and noted that it might make things 

more difficult for those not certified to stay uncertified. 

o A member asked when the other boiler additives would be reviewed. According to the new 

sunset timeline, a summary will be posted for fall 2014 and the NOSB will review them in 

the spring of 2015

• The meeting was adjourned

Future Call Schedule:

January 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) notes for TR request 

Microorganisms – discuss checklist - deferred (waiting for TR)

Cyclohexylamine - determine need for TR

Diethylaminoethanol - determine need for TR

Octadecylamine - determine need for TR

L-Malic acid - determine need for TR

Sodium acid pyrophosphate - determine need for TR

January 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Marsala/Sherry - Determine possible additional questions for posting

Ammonium Hydroxide and Glycerin proposals - Determine if revisions are needed for? Addition of 

questions?

Update on ancillary substances (NOP)

Review 2016 sunset materials TR requests - done

Review list of 2017 Sunsets-deferred to next call (waiting for list from NOP)

Finalize the draft agenda for San Antonio and revisit prep. Assign presenters.

Discuss BPA document

February 4, 2014 1:00 ET 

Training in DC

February 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Microorganisms – discuss checklist TR received 01 23 14

Marsala/Sherry –Discuss addition questions

Ammonium Hydroxide – discuss additional questions

Finalize the draft agenda for San Antonio and revisit prep. Assign presenters.

Review list of 2017 Sunsets

Whole Algal Flour - Petition Sufficiency due 02 25 14

March 4, 2014 1:00 ET

March 18, 2014 1:00 ET

April 1, 2014 1:00 ET

April 15, 2014 1:00 ET

Spring 2014 Milestones Target date

Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2016 substances Jan 15, 2014

NOSB Training meeting Feb 4 - 5, 2014
NOP – Complete tentative agenda Feb 7, 2014

Spring 2014 proposals due to NOP Feb 26, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Mar 10, 2014

Subcommittees submit tentative workplans to NOP Mar 12, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Mar 14, 2014

NOP provides written comments on workplans to NOSB Mar 28, 2014

Public comment closes Apr 8, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call Apr 11, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 14, 2014

Spring 2014 NOSB Meeting – San Antonio, TX ~Apr 28- May 1, 2014
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes

Tuesday, February 18, 2014 1:00 pm ET

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Tracy Favre (TF), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Joe 

Dickson (JD), Jean Richardson (JR), Jennifer Taylor (JT)

Absent: Mac Stone (MS)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Plan

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

Yes Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post- harvest handling draft 

guidance is published.

Fall 2014

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14

Fall 2014?

2012 Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting

 

Voted 02 

19 13

Voted on 

revised 

Prop 

02 18 14

Proposal 

Spr 2014

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

Voted 08 

20 13

Proposal 

Spr 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc. 

Voted 08 

20 13

Disc doc

Spr 2014

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 2008 

Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Added 

Q’s for 

posting 

02 18 14

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Added 

Q’s for 

posting 

02 18 14

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAs # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope

TR 01 12 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP July 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP –

Yeast, Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) 

NOSB Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015

Carnauba Wax 205.605 TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 

(PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015

Orange Shellac 205.606 TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015
Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary 

Substances

ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances 

(Auxiliary/”other” ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update Spr

2014

Potential future projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for 

feedback

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from January 21, 2014

• Microorganisms - discuss checklist TR received 01 23 14

• Ancillary Substances - discuss NOP memo

• Marsala/Sherry - Discuss additional questions

• Ammonium Hydroxide - discuss additional questions

• Finalize the draft agenda for San Antonio and revisit prep. Assign presenters. 

• Whole Algal Flour - Petition Sufficiency due 02 25 14

• Review list of 2017 Sunsets

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from January 21, 2014 approved with no changes

• Microorganisms - The members discussed the TR but did not determine sufficiency yet, as there 

are some outstanding questions. The principle reviewer noted that the TR was comprehensive but 

wanted to continue evaluating and discussing it in light of the ancillary substances process. 

Microorganisms are the substance being used as a trial for the ancillary substances review. The 

group discussed the complexity of undertaking the ancillary substance reviews and discussed the 

best path forward. The NOP suggested identifying the materials that might be more complicated so 

the Board can seek more information about them. EBR and ZS will talk offline about the TR and 

what information might be helpful to have included. Additionally, they discussed reviewing the 

National List and reviewing the referenced spec sheets for the materials. The NOP let the HS 

members know that they are developing a form to use for the ancillary substance review and will 

share it with the members so they can provide feedback. The discussion will continue on the March 

4 call 

• Ancillary Substances - The group continued the discussion about the process for reviewing ancillary 

substances in light of the new sunset process. It is still not entirely clear how this will proceed. A 
member asked if ancillary substances will be reviewed beginning with the 2015 sunset materials, or 

if it will commence with the 2016 substances. The principle reviewer for Sherry and Marsala (two of 

the four 2015 Sunset materials) indicated that these two substances likely didn’t contain ancillary 

substances and so it would not be relevant. A member asked about the possibility of organizing a 

phone call to discuss the components of the ancillary substances review process.

• Marsala/Sherry – The members discussed the addition of the following questions to the Sunset list 

that will be posted for public comment. 

o Given that we've been unable to reach the original petitioner on both of these materials, is 

it still necessary to have them on the list?

o Have you attempted to locate organic sources of Sherry and Marsala?

o Are there other flavor profiles that could be used in place of either of these materials?

The group also discussed the addition of sulfites to Marsala and Sherry, and may ask a question in 

the posted review docs about whether or not they are added. The Subcommittee is recommending 

delisting since there appears to be no need for these materials, and there was no request in the last 

set of comments (fall 2013) to keep them on the list. The HS Chair asked that the Subcommittee 

members provide any additional feedback* via email by Friday Feb 21. 

*Following the HS call, members refined the questions that will be included with the review 

documents posted for public comment. Additionally the principal reviewer determined from rereview of the supporting documents that sulfites are not added to Sherry or Marsala.

• Ammonium Hydroxide - Members discussed the revisions and additional questions in the version 

of the checklist that was circulated on January 28, many of which were suggested by the other 

Subcommittee members. They then proceeded to a vote on this material.

VOTE Ammonium Hydroxide

Motion to accept the modifications to the Ammonium Hydroxide proposal as presented on 

January 28. 

Motion by: JR

Seconded by: JFo

Y: 7 N: 0 Absent: 1 Abstain: 0 Recuse: 0

Motion carries

• Finalize the draft agenda for San Antonio. The Chair verified that each of the lead reviewers will 

present their respective materials, including the sunset materials, at the spring 2014 NOSB 

meeting. The members also discussed the presentation of the public comment, recommending and 

agreeing that the fall 2013 and spring 2014 comments remain distinct from each other. 

• Whole Algal Flour – The group discussed the petition, which contained a large amount of 

Confidential Business Information (CBI) and as such, was heavily redacted. Several members felt 

that they could not determine petition sufficiency because of this and discussed the path forward. 

One member suggested rejecting the petition as insufficient and sending it back to the petitioner to 

see if they could find a way to disclose some of the information without revealing specific 

information. The members discussed accepting the petition as is, and requesting a TR, but 

ultimately determined that a TR would not provide them with the necessary information. The NOP 

suggested moving ahead with the checklist and proposal, since the petition is technically 

“complete” by NOP/NOSB standards, despite the parts designated as CBI. The HS Chair will send 

proposed language to the National List manager indicating the decision. 
• 2017 Sunsets - Discussion deferred for lack of time.

• The meeting was adjourned

Future Call Schedule:

January 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Marsala/Sherry - Determine possible additional questions for posting

Ammonium Hydroxide and Glycerin proposals - Determine if revisions are needed for? Addition of 

questions?

Update on ancillary substances (NOP)

Review 2016 sunset materials TR requests - done

Review list of 2017 Sunsets-deferred to next call (waiting for list from NOP)

Finalize the draft agenda for San Antonio and revisit prep. Assign presenters.

Discuss BPA document

February 4, 2014 1:00 ET 

Training in DC

February 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Microorganisms - discuss checklist 

Marsala/Sherry - discuss additional questions

Ammonium Hydroxide - discuss additional questions

Finalize the draft agenda for San Antonio and revisit prep. Assign presenters.

Review list of 2017 Sunsets

Whole Algal Flour - Petition Sufficiency due 02 25 14

March 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients - continue discussion TR sufficiency due by March 25th.

Review list of 2017 Sunsets and TR determinations

Finalize details for San Antonio re public comment

Sunset 2016 Materials Review 

Update on BPA workplan item (NOP)

Review final guidance on unpackaged products.

Post Harvest Handling guidance update (NOP)

Review various templates and worksheets (such as sunset) 

March 18, 2014 1:00 ET

April 1, 2014 1:00 ET

April 15, 2014 1:00 ET

Spring 2014 Milestones Target date

Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2016 substances Jan 15, 2014

NOSB Training meeting Feb 4 - 5, 2014

NOP – Complete tentative agenda Feb 7, 2014

Spring 2014 proposals due to NOP Feb 26, 2014
NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Mar 10, 2014

Subcommittees submit tentative workplans to NOP Mar 12, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Mar 14, 2014

NOP provides written comments on workplans to NOSB Mar 28, 2014

Public comment closes Apr 8, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call Apr 11, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 14, 2014

Spring 2014 NOSB Meeting – San Antonio, TX ~Apr 28- May 1, 2014
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes

Tuesday, March 4, 2014 1:00 pm ET

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Tracy Favre (TF), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Jean 

Richardson (JR), Jennifer Taylor (JT), Joe Dickson (JD), Jay Feldman (JFe) - sitting in

Absent: Mac Stone (MS) - volunteer

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Plan

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

Yes Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post- harvest handling draft 

guidance is published.

Fall 2014

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14

Fall 2014?

2012 Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting

 

Voted 02 

19 13

Voted on 

revised 

Prop 

02 18 14

Proposal 

Spr 2014

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

Voted 08 

20 13

Proposal 

Spr 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc. 

Voted 08 

20 13

Disc doc

Spr 2014

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) 205.605 Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14

TBD

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 2008 

Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Added 

Q’s for 

posting 

02 18 14

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Added 

Q’s for 

posting 

02 18 14

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAs # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope

TR 01 12 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP July 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP –

Yeast, Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) 

NOSB Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015

Carnauba Wax 205.605 TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 

(PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. 

TR sufficiency due July 15, 

2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015
Orange Shellac 205.606 TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. 

Sufficiency due July 2014

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary 

Substances

ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances 

(Auxiliary/”other” ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update Spr

2014

Potential future projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for 

feedback

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from February 18, 2014

• Finalize details for San Antonio Meeting

• Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients - continue the discussion, TR sufficiency due by March 25th. 

(Update on form to use for ancillary substances from NOP)

• Sunset 2016 Materials Review and discussion about next steps 

• Sunset 2017 Materials and TR determination discussion - (NOP input?)

• Discuss templates and worksheets (such as Sunset template)

• Fall Agenda Items for the summer/fall work plan

• Additional items

o Update on BPA, work plan item (NOP)

o Post Harvest Handling guidance update (NOP)

o Review final guidance on unpackaged products

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from February 18, 2014 approved with no changes

• San Antonio Meeting - The HS Chair asked that the Subcommittee members review the fall 2013 

comments in preparation for the spring meeting. , Presenters are listed in chart above. 
• Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients. The NOP is working on a template for the ancillary

substance reviews. The principle reviewer indicated that the HS found the TR insufficient and the 

group discussed the best path forward. The contract is already completed for this TR, so any new 

information would need to be requested as a supplement. The NOP and the National List Manager 

suggested compiling a list of targeted questions for a supplemental TR. If the questions are very 

extensive, it might be best to put this forth as a discussion document as opposed to a proposal. 

Since Microorganisms is being used as the model for future ancillary substance reviews, the NOP is 

interested in exploring all the possible paths to set a precedent for future reviews. ZS will draft a list 

of questions for the group to discuss on next call. One issue is the lack of review of fungal 

organisms, such as Aspergillus (soy sauce, miso), Rhizopus (tempeh), and possibly others. A 

member noted that if they need more time the Subcommittee could add another call before 

deadline of March 25th. 

• Sunset 2016 Materials Review. The Subcommittee already determined the need for two TRs only 

for the sunset 2016 materials, which are in development. The next steps are to compile questions 

to include in the fall 2014 posting. The NOP suggested that the group use the checklist as a tool to 

complete their review, but it is not required. It could be included as a link to the posting if wanted 

and needed. The group discussed the idea of a revised, shortened checklist but the NOP would 

prefer to not create another form. The HS Chair asked that the assigned reviewers begin the review

process.

• Sunset 2017 Materials and TR determination. The HS Chair noted that there are 105 Sunset 

materials and would like to discuss further how to assign them and to whom.

• Templates and worksheets. The NOP indicated that they are working on a template for ancillary 

substances. The group discussed the possibility of revising the materials review checklists to better 

align with the TR format, to facilitate the review process. The NOP will discuss this offline and 

determine if this could be completed prior to the next semester of proposal reviews. EBR will ask LB 

and MA about the ETA. MA will maintain a separate list for the 2017 sunsets, as the notes are 

getting very long. Members discussed how best to group the Handling materials for review and one 

member noted that for past sunset reviews, materials were reviewed in functional groups for 

convenience and efficiency. For example, acids were grouped together, as well as; colors, 

phosphates, gases, filtering agents, gums, etc. Approaching it this way will optimize resources and 

be more efficient. A member noted that many of the same materials are on both Livestock and 

Handling Sunset lists, and it would be logical for one person to review both. The HS Chair asked that 

members look at the sunset list and come prepared to volunteer for materials for which they have 

expertise or a working knowledge. The group will assign lead reviewers during the March 18 call. 

• Fall Agenda Items – workplan 2016, 2017 - deferred to March 18

• Additional items 

o Update on BPA, work plan item (NOP) - The NOP did not have an update at this time, but 

noted that they will discuss it and let the Chair and the lead reviewer know prior to the 

Executive call on March 14 about adding this to the workplan

o Post Harvest Handling guidance update (NOP) - deferred to March 18

o Discuss final guidance on unpackaged products - deferred to March 18

• The meeting was adjourned

Future Call Schedule:

February 18, 2014 1:00 ET
Microorganisms - discuss checklist 

Marsala/Sherry - discuss additional questions

Ammonium Hydroxide - discuss additional questions

Finalize the draft agenda for San Antonio and revisit prep. Assign presenters.

Review list of 2017 Sunsets

Whole Algal Flour - Petition Sufficiency due 02 25 14

March 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients - continue discussion TR sufficiency due by March 25th.

Review list of 2017 Sunsets and TR determinations

Finalize details for San Antonio re: public comment

Sunset 2016 Materials Review 

Update on BPA workplan item (NOP)

Review final guidance on unpackaged products

Post Harvest Handling guidance update (NOP)

Review various templates and worksheets (such as sunset) 

March 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss questions for supplemental TR for ancillary substances/microorganisms.

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) - assign reviewer

Sunset 2017 assignments

Post Harvest Handling guidance update (NOP)

Review final guidance on unpackaged products

Fall Agenda Items - workplan 2016, 2017

Update on BPA workplan item (NOP)

April 1, 2014 1:00 ET

April 15, 2014 1:00 ET

Spring 2014 Milestones Target date

Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2016 substances Jan 15, 2014

NOSB Training meeting Feb 4 - 5, 2014

NOP – Complete tentative agenda Feb 7, 2014

Spring 2014 proposals due to NOP Feb 26, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Mar 10, 2014

Subcommittees submit tentative workplans to NOP Mar 12, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Mar 14, 2014

NOP provides written comments on workplans to NOSB Mar 28, 2014

Public comment closes Apr 8, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call Apr 11, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 14, 2014

Spring 2014 NOSB Meeting – San Antonio, TX ~Apr 28- May 1, 2014
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes

Tuesday, March 18 2014 1:00 pm ET

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Jean Richardson (JR), Jennifer Taylor (JT), Tracy 

Favre (TF), Joe Dickson (JD), Jay Feldman (JFe) - sitting in, Mac Stone (MS) - volunteer

Absent: John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Plan

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

Yes Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post- harvest handling draft 

guidance is published.

Fall 2014

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14

Fall 2014?

2012 Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting

 

Voted 02 

19 13

Voted on 

revised 

Prop 

02 18 14

Proposal 

Spr 2014

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

Voted 08 

20 13

Proposal 

Spr 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc. 

Voted 08 

20 13

Disc doc

Spr 2014

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) 205.605 JR Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14

TBD

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 2008 

Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Added 

Q’s for 

posting 

02 18 14

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Added 

Q’s for 

posting 

02 18 14

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAs # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope

TR 01 12 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP July 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP –

Yeast, Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) 

NOSB Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015

Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 

(PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. 

TR sufficiency due July 15, 

2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015
Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. 

Sufficiency due July 2014

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary 

Substances

ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances 

(Auxiliary/”other” ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update Spr

2014

Potential future projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for 

feedback

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from March 4, 2014

• Discuss Supplemental TR for Ancillary Substances/Microorganisms

• Assign a reviewer to Triethyl Citrate

• Update on BPA (NOP) -

• Assign reviewers to the Sunset 2017 Substances. (Four TR sufficiency reviews are due July 2014 -

Yeast, Carnauba wax, Orange Shellac, and Wood Rosin).

• Schedule for next calls (Review public comments)

• Schedule discussion dates for Sunset 2016 Materials Checklists 

• Additional items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from March 4, 2014 approved with no changes.

• Discuss Supplemental TR for Ancillary Substances/Microorganisms. The group prepared and 

discussed several questions for the supplemental TR including questions about fungi and probiotics. 

The members also discussed ancillary substances. EBR and ZS will discuss this further to determine 

if there are materials that should or shouldn’t be listed, and will report back on next call. The HS 

Chair noted that it will be important to include clear information about which ancillary substances 
were reviewed and which weren’t. This information will help future Boards conduct sunset reviews. 

The NOP should have the ancillary substance proposal template ready for the next call. 

• Triethyl Citrate. JR volunteered to review this material. The manufacturer is making the claim that 

it is a natural flavor but the submitted spec sheets describe synthetic manufacture. The NOP 

suggested keeping in mind the use for which is it being petitioned (as a whipping agent for egg 

whites) . 

• Update on BPA (NOP) - NOP will write a memo to Board asking them to move forward with their 

review and proposal. 

• Sunset review: A member circulated an email to the members suggesting the use of a ‘grading 

system’ to determine which sunset materials will need a TR. Support for this idea was mixed: Some

members were in support of the general idea, but noted that because the material review process 

has evolved over the life of the board, categorizing in this way might not be systematic. The HS 

Chair noted that it might be helpful to use this for some materials. A member noted that the most 

critical part of the review process will be to ensure they are asking the right questions. 

• Sunset 2017 Substances assignments. Four TR sufficiency reviews are due in July 2014 - Yeast, 

Carnauba wax, Orange Shellac, and Wood Rosin). Members discussed the 2017 Sunsets and based 

on the length of the list and the number of materials, the spreadsheet will be maintained 

separately until the reviews are underway. The four materials listed here were assigned and are 

noted in the table above. Assignments were made for all 2017 substances, and decisions regarding 

the need for TRs are due to the NOP by July 2014.

• Schedule for next calls. Agenda items were added to the schedule below, including review of public 

comments

• Schedule discussion dates for Sunset 2016 Materials Checklists. Deferred due to lack of time.

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule:

March 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients - continue discussion

Review list of 2017 Sunsets and TR determinations

Finalize details for San Antonio re: public comment

Sunset 2016 Materials Review 

Update on BPA workplan item (NOP)

Review final guidance on unpackaged products

Post Harvest Handling guidance update (NOP)

Review various templates and worksheets (such as sunset) 

March 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss questions for supplemental TR for ancillary substances/microorganisms.

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) - assign reviewer

Sunset 2017 assignments

Post Harvest Handling guidance update (NOP)

Review final guidance on unpackaged products

Fall Agenda Items - workplan 2016, 2017

Update on BPA workplan item (NOP)

April 1, 2014 1:00 ET
Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients

Review Ancillary substance checklist

Review public comments

April 15, 2014 1:00 ET

Review public comments

Spring 2014 Milestones Target date

Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2016 substances Jan 15, 2014

NOSB Training meeting Feb 4 - 5, 2014

NOP – Complete tentative agenda Feb 7, 2014

Spring 2014 proposals due to NOP Feb 26, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Mar 10, 2014

Subcommittees submit tentative workplans to NOP Mar 12, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Mar 14, 2014

NOP provides written comments on workplans to NOSB Mar 28, 2014

Public comment closes Apr 8, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call Apr 11, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 14, 2014

Spring 2014 NOSB Meeting – San Antonio, TX ~Apr 28- May 1, 2014
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes

Tuesday, April 1 2014 1:00 pm ET

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Jennifer Taylor (JT), 

Tracy Favre (TF), , Jean Richardson (JR), Jay Feldman (JFe) - sitting in, Mac Stone (MS) - volunteer

Absent: Joe Dickson (JD)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Plan

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

Yes Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post- harvest handling draft 

guidance is published.

Fall 2014

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14

Fall 2014?

2012 Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting

 

Voted 02 

19 13

Voted on 

revised 

Prop 

02 18 14

Proposal 

Spr 2014

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

Voted 08 

20 13

Proposal 

Spr 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc. 

Voted 08 

20 13

Disc doc

Spr 2014

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) 205.605 JR Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14

TBD

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Added 

Q’s for 

posting 

02 18 14

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Added 

Q’s for 

posting 

02 18 14

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD No 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAs # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope

TR 01 12 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP July 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP –

Yeast, Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015

Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 

(PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. 

TR sufficiency due July 15, 

2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015
Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. 

Sufficiency due July 2014

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary 

Substances

ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances 

(Auxiliary/”other” ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update Spr

2014

Potential future projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for 

feedback

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from March 18, 2014

• Discuss questions for supplemental TR for ancillary substances/microorganisms.

• Triethyl Citrate (PDF) - assign reviewer

• Sunset 2017 assignments

• Post Harvest Handling guidance update (NOP)

• Review final guidance on unpackaged products 

• Fall Agenda Items - workplan 2016, 2017

• Update on BPA workplan item (NOP)

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from March 18, 2014 approved with no changes.

• Microorganisms. The members discussed the questions for the supplemental TR for 

microorganisms in the context of the ancillary substance determination, and acknowledged the 

complexity involved. The group also discussed microorganisms in dairy cultures. EBR will seek input 

from the program about combining these in their review. The lead reviewer suggested grouping 

items either by functional class or source, and the members generally agreed that functional class 

was more useful. ZS will edit some of the questions and add some explanatory text and will send it 
to the Subcommittee members for more discussion on the next call. The group targeted April 15 as 

the day to finalize the request for the TR. 

• Ancillary substances. The group reviewed the ancillary substance checklist that the NOP crafted. 

The NOP noted this is for use when a sunset substance is determined to have ancillary substances 

needing review. For new petitions, ancillaries will be reviewed at the same time as the generic 

substance. ,. A member mentioned using CAS numbers in an effort to clarify the identity of the 

substances and to make their reviews more systematic. A member cautioned the group to be 

realistic with these reviews, perhaps by identifying only the ancillary substances that are 

prohibited, and not to conduct a full-scale review of each ancillary substance, which will require a 

prohibitive amount of time of Board members. Additionally it would likely add a level of complexity 

and set unattainable goals for inspectors and certifiers. EBR will make some edits to the document

and recirculate it. The HS chair asked that the other members review the edits and make any 

suggestions for amendments for discussion on the April 15 call. 

• Triethyl Citrate (PDF). TR questions. Deferred to next call. 

• The HS Chair scheduled a discussion for the April 15 call to set target dates for the 2016 sunset

reviews, including completion of checklists and dates for TR determination. 

• Review public comments. Members briefly discussed the comments that have been submitted, 

although there are not too many yet. Will discuss the comments on the April 15 call, after the 

comment closing date.

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule:

March 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss questions for supplemental TR for ancillary substances/microorganisms.

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) - assign reviewer

Sunset 2017 assignments

Post Harvest Handling guidance update (NOP)

Review final guidance on unpackaged products

Fall Agenda Items - workplan 2016, 2017

Update on BPA workplan item (NOP)

April 1, 2014 1:00 ET

Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients

Review Ancillary substance checklist

Review public comments

April 15, 2014 1:00 ET

Review public comments

Determine TR request for Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients

Review Ancillary substance checklist

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) TR determination

Spring 2014 Milestones Target date

Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2016 substances Jan 15, 2014

NOSB Training meeting Feb 4 - 5, 2014
NOP – Complete tentative agenda Feb 7, 2014

Spring 2014 proposals due to NOP Feb 26, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Mar 10, 2014

Subcommittees submit tentative workplans to NOP Mar 12, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Mar 14, 2014

NOP provides written comments on workplans to NOSB Mar 28, 2014

Public comment closes Apr 8, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call Apr 11, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 14, 2014

Spring 2014 NOSB Meeting – San Antonio, TX ~Apr 28- May 1, 2014
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes

Tuesday, April 15 2014 1:00 pm ET

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Tracy Favre (TF), Jean 

Richardson (JR), Joe Dickson (JD), Jay Feldman (JFe) - sitting in, Mac Stone (MS) - volunteer

Absent: Jennifer Taylor (JT) 

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Plan

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

Yes Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post- harvest handling draft 

guidance is published.

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14

Fall 2014?

2012 Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting

 

Voted 02 

19 13

Voted on 

revised 

Prop 

02 18 14

Proposal 

Spr 2014

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

Voted 08 

20 13

Proposal 

Spr 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc. 

Voted 08 

20 13

Disc doc

Spr 2014

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) 205.605 JR Y Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14

TBD

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Added 

Q’s for 

posting 

02 18 14

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Added 

Q’s for 

posting 

02 18 14

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAs # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope

TR 01 12 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP July 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP –

Yeast, Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015

Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS Y TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 

(PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. 

TR sufficiency due July 15, 

2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015
Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS Y TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Summary: Spr 2015

Review: Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS Y TR sent to HS on 01 24 14.

Sufficiency due July 2014

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary 

Substances

ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances 

(Auxiliary/”other” ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update Spr

2014

Potential future projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for 

feedback

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from April 1, 2014

• Review public comments

• Determine TR request for Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients

• Review Ancillary substance checklist

• Triethyl Citrate (PDF) TR determination

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from April 1, 2014 approved with no changes.

• Determine TR request for Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients. Deferred to May 20 call.

• Ancillary substance checklist. The group discussed the checklist and acknowledged that these first 

few reviews will serve as a beta-test after which they will adjust the form as needed. ZS will make 

some edits to the checklist and distribute it for discussion on May 20 call. 

• Triethyl Citrate (PDF) TR determination. The group discussed the petition and determined the need 

for a TR. Triethyl Citrate is being petitioned as a whipping aid to stabilize egg whites, and the 

petitioner indicated that it’s a natural flavor, and therefore already allowed for use. The lead 

reviewer found the petition sufficient but lacking in some necessary information and feels that a TR 

would be useful. JR will craft some questions and send them to the group for review. The NOP 
suggested the Members review the nitrous oxide petition for reference. The HS Chair will send the 

official TR request to the national List manager later this week. 

• Yeast (JFo) TR sufficiency. The lead reviewer will craft some notes and email them to the group 

before the next call. 

• Review public comments. 

o Glycerin: the group discussed the public comments which addressed several issues such as 

economic impacts to the community if glycerin is delisted. During the previous call for 

comments the Board received very few, if any, comments, and could not locate the original 

petitioner. No users or manufacturers sent comments either. One commenter raised the 

question of availability, suggesting that there is a greater demand than is being 

communicated. The HS is anticipating oral comments to see if they receive any information 

about need. The NOSB is awaiting classification guidance from the NOP. The group 

discussed various ways in which to proceed, including the addition of an annotation about 

commercial availability for 205.605 (similar to yeast), which would require them to table 

the vote to the next NOSB meeting. The group also discussed having the petitioner 

resubmit a revised petition. The NOP will explore this suggestion. The group also discussed 

the fact that there are two listings for glycerin: one for Handling and one for Livestock, and 

stated that they are only reviewing this for its petitioned use for Handling. 

o Ammonium Hydroxide: The NOSB received comments from the petitioner as well as others.

The lead reviewer noted that this material fails the essentiality criteria, and the group 

discussed the broader issues if ammonium hydroxide is not approved. 

o PGME: As this proposal was being developed the NOP, based on the TR, determined that 

there was no food contact, and therefore this material did not need to be on the National 

List. This determination was contradicted by several public commenters, who felt that the

TR was flawed and that PGME actually does come in contact with food. Members 

discussed deferring the vote on this material at the meeting so it can be sent back to

Subcommittee for additional work. They will seek more information from the TR 

contractor. The members discussed the broader issue of boiler chemicals in general, of 

which ammonium hydroxide is one. They questioned if there is a need for boiler additives 

at all, as the lead reviewer was unable to identify anyone who was using them. A member 

urged the group to read the petitioners comments which seems well informed and nonpartisan. The same member suggested that if adding ammonium hydroxide to the list as a 

substitute for other boiler additives allows the removal of volatile amines from the list, 

then perhaps this is a step in the right direction.

• The 2017 Sunset materials discussions were scheduled (please see below)

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule:

April 1, 2014 1:00 ET

Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients

Review Ancillary substance checklist

Review public comments

April 15, 2014 1:00 ET

Review public comments

Determine TR request for Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients

Review Ancillary substance checklist
Triethyl Citrate (PDF) TR determination

May 20, 2014 1:00 ET

TR request for Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients

Assign schedule for review of 2017 Sunsets

Discuss 2016 Sunset: 

Octadecylamine

Discuss boiler additive materials (information from CCOF)

June 3, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss 2016 Sunsets: 

Carnauba was, wood rosin, orange shellac (ZS)

Egg white lysozyme (TF)

Activated charcoal (HA)

Diethylaminoethanol (JT)

Cyclohexamine (JT)

Discuss 2017 Sunsets

Fruit Coatings (ZS)

June 17, 2014 1:00 ET 7

Discuss 2016 Sunset:

Paracetic acid (JFo)

Sodium acid pyrophosphate (JD)

L-Malic acid (JD)

Discuss 2017 Sunsets

Filtering Agents (JR)

Drying

July 1, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss 2017 Sunsets/determine need for TRs: 

Gums, thickening agents (ZS)

Leavening agents (HA)

July 15, 2014 1:00 ET

Aug 5, 2014 1:00 ET

Aug 19, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 2, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 16, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Spring 2014 Milestones Target date

Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2016 substances Jan 15, 2014

NOSB Training meeting Feb 4 - 5, 2014

NOP – Complete tentative agenda Feb 7, 2014

Spring 2014 proposals due to NOP Feb 26, 2014
2017 Sunsets (TR requests due to NOP July 2014)

Summary: 

Spr 2015 

Review:

Fall 2015

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NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Mar 10, 2014

Subcommittees submit tentative workplans to NOP Mar 12, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Mar 14, 2014

NOP provides written comments on workplans to NOSB Mar 28, 2014

Public comment closes Apr 8, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call Apr 11, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 14, 2014

Spring 2014 NOSB Meeting – San Antonio, TX ~Apr 28- May 2, 2014
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Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 1:00 pm ET

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Jean Richardson (JR), 

Joe Dickson (JD), Jennifer Taylor (JT) 

Absent: Tracy Favre (TF), Mac Stone (MS)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Plan

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

Yes Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post- harvest handling draft 

guidance is published.

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14

Proposal

Fall 2014

2012 Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting 

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

Proposal 

Fall 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc returned to HS 

for further review. Supplemental TR 

rqstd 05 20 14

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) 205.605 JR Y Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14

Proposal 

Fall 2014

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

request

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAs # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope

TR 01 12 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP July 2014) – in progress (see table below for others)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP –

Yeast, Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock 

Use, 2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) 

NOSB Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS Y TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 

(PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. 

TR sufficiency due July 15, 

2014

Summary: Spr

2015

Review: Fall

2015
Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS Y TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS Y TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. 

Sufficiency due July 2014

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary Substances ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances (Auxiliary/”other” 

ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update 

Spr 2014

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback

from NOP

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from April 15, 2014

• Discuss fall 2014 workplan items

• Discuss boiler additive materials

• Schedule reviews for 2017 Sunsets

• TR request for Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients

• Other topics

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from April 15, 2014 approved with no changes.

• Fall 2014 Workplan

o 2015 Sunsets (Sunset, Sherry, Tragacanth, Gellen gum) - The HS will schedule calls to 

discuss these materials further. EBR will send the sunset review form to the group. 

o Glycerin - discussion deferred to next call.

o Boiler Water Additives (PGME/Ammonium Hydroxide, etc). The HS will request a limited 

scope TR that will address specific questions related to PGME, and also seek similar 

information from the petitioner. . Members discussed the essentiality question and 

acknowledged that a TR cannot easily address those types of questions. The HS Chair added 

that he received feedback from several certifiers about use, which indicated that one of the 

three amines is not being utilized at this time. The NOP suggested perhaps convening an 

expert panel at the fall 2014 NOSB meeting on volatile amines that are scheduled for 

sunset in 2016. The HS seeks information about whether Ammonium Hydroxide can serve 

as a replacement material for volatile amines currently listed. The fall proposal will include 

questions about the need for replacements and will caution the community that the NOSB 

is seeking removal if there isn’t evidence to the contrary. 
• Members scheduled the following 2017 Sunset materials for discussion to determine the need for 

TRs (also see schedule below)

o Filtering Agents - Jean - June 17th

o Fruit Coatings - Zea - June 3rd

o 4 Food Acids - John - June 17

o Minerals - Jennifer – July 1

o Sanitizers - Joe – July 1st

o Gums, Thickening Agents - Zea - July 1st

o Vitamins & Minerals - Tracy - July 1

o Leavening Agents - Harold - July 1st

o Drying Agents- Jean - June 17th

o Preservatives, Thickening agents (Lecithin (ZS), Sulfur dioxide (JD), tocopherols (TF)) -?

o Gases - Jennifer - July 1

o Colors - Mac – June 3

o Casings - Mac - June 3

o Misc. Ingredients - Joe – July 15

o Dairy Cultures - John - June 17

o Flavors - Mac - June 3

• Microorganisms TR sufficiency/Ancillary Substances, draft #3 was circulated to the HS members 

last week. The lead reviewer had some conversations after the spring meeting about the 

information in the draft TR for yeast. The new yeast TR does overlap somewhat with the review of 

microorganisms, however the group feels that it does not adequately cover microorganisms and 

instead is recommending a request for a supplement to the TR for microorganisms. ZS will add 

some questions for the contractor and forward the request ASAP. The group discussed the current 

TR and the overlap of materials such as dairy cultures. One member noted that dairy cultures is a 

common phrase because it is the phrase that appears on ingredient panels. A member noted that 

covering multiple items under one TR doesn’t necessarily mean the NOSB would recommend 

addition or removal en masse. The HS will seek additional information from stakeholders before the 

August 19 posting date. 

• Other Topics

o The NOP noted that the draft guidance on post-harvest handling is open for comment until 

June 24. The group discussed various aspects of the guidance document and the NOP 

requested feedback for the next HS call. The NOP added that the document on calculating 

the percentage of organic ingredients in multi-ingredient products ties into this, and will 

follow up to find out the status.

o Whole algal flour -TR determination. HA will review this and let the NOP know ASAP, but 

feels that the HS will not request a TR.

o Glycerin - EBR will speak with TF to discuss the comments received regarding this material

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule:

April 15, 2014 1:00 ET

Review public comments

Determine TR request for Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients

Review Ancillary substance checklist

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) TR determination
May 20, 2014 1:00 ET

TR request for Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients

Assign schedule for review of 2017 Sunsets

Discuss boiler additive materials (information from CCOF)

Discuss Post-Handling Draft Guidance

Comments and discussion on the 4 2015 Sunset Materials

June 3, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss 2016 Sunset Reviews: 

Octadecylamine (TF)

Egg white lysozyme (TF)

Activated charcoal (HA)

Diethylaminoethanol (JT)

Cyclohexamine (JT)

Yeast TR sufficiency determination (JFo)

Discuss 2017 Sunset TR determinations

Colors (MS)

Casing (MS)

Flavors (MS)

Discuss 2017 Sunset TR sufficiency

Fruit Coatings (Carnauba wax, wood rosin, orange shellac) (ZS)

June 17, 2014 1:00 ET 7

Discuss 2016 Sunset:

Paracetic acid (JFo)

Sodium acid pyrophosphate (JD)

L-Malic acid (JD)

Discuss 2017 Sunsets/determine need for TRs:

Filtering Agents (JR)

Drying Agents (JR)

Food Acids: Citric acid, Lactic acid, Calcium citrate, Sodium citrate (JFo)

Dairy cultures (JFo)

July 1, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss 2017 Sunsets/determine need for TRs: 

Gums, thickening agents (ZS)

Preservatives, Thickening agents [Lecithin (ZS), Sulfur dioxide (JD), tocopherols (TF)]

Leavening agents (HA)

Minerals (JT)

Sanitizers (JD)

Vitamins & Minerals (TF)

Gases (JT)

July 15, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss 2017 Sunsets/determine need for TRs: 

Misc Ingredients (JD)

Prioritize TRs

Aug 5, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss 4 2015 Sunset proposals: Tragacanth and Gellen gum

Aug 19, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 2, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 16, 2014 1:00 ET
Oct 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Fall 2014 Milestones Target date

NOSB Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2017 substances Jul 15, 2014

NOP - Complete tentative agenda Aug 7, 2014

NOSB - Fall 2014 proposals due to NOP Aug 27, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Sep 8, 2014

NOSB Subcommittees - submit tentative workplans to NOP Sept 11, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Sept 12, 2014

Public comment closes Oct 7, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call (last call before fall mtg) Oct 17, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Oct 13, 2014

Fall 2014 NOSB Meeting – Louisville, KY Oct 27 - Oct 31
2017 Sunsets (TR requests due to NOP July 2014)

Substance Contact TR Misc notes Vote Meeting

Acidified sodium chlorite JD SANITIZERS Summary: Spr 

2015 Review:

Fall 2015

Alginates ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Ammonium bicarbonate HA LEAVENING AGENTS

Ammonium carbonate HA LEAVENING AGENTS

Arabic gum ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Ascorbic acid TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR FILTERING AGENT

Beet juice extract color MS COLORS

Bentonite JR FILTERING AGENT

Black currant juice color MS COLORS

Black/Purple carrot juice color MS COLORS

Blueberry juice color MS COLORS

Calcium carbonate JT MINERALS

Calcium chloride TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium citrate JFo FOOD ACIDS

Calcium hydroxide JT MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD SANITIZERS

Calcium phosphate dibasic HA LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

monobasic

HA LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate tribasic HA LEAVENING AGENTS

Carbon dioxide JT GASES

Carnauba Wax ZS FRUIT COATINGS

Carob bean gum ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Carrot juice color MS COLORS

Casings MS

Celery powder JD MISC. INGREDIENTS

Cherry juice color MS COLORS

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) JD MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD SANITIZERS

Chokeberry—Aronia juice 

color

MS COLORS

Citric acid JFo FOOD ACIDS

Cornstarch (native) ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Dairy cultures JFo

Diatomaceous earth JR FILTERING AGENT

Diglycerides JR DRYING

Dillweed oil JD MISC. INGREDIENTS

Elderberry juice color MS COLORS
Enzymes JFo

Ethylene JT GASES

Ferrous sulfate TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Fish oil MS

Flavors MS

Fructooligosaccharides JFo DAIRY ADDITIVES

Galangal, frozen JD MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Glycerin JR FILTERING AGENT

Grape juice color MS COLORS

Grape skin extract color MS COLORS

Guar gum ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Hydrogen peroxide JD SANITIZERS

Inulin-oligofructose enriched JFo DAIRY ADDITIVES

Kaolin JR FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Lactic acid JFo FOOD ACIDS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD MISC. INGREDIENTS

Locust bean gum ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Magnesium carbonate JT MINERALS

Magnesium chloride JT MINERALS

Magnesium stearate JR DRYING

Magnesium sulfate JT MINERALS

Monoglycerides JR DRYING

Nitrogen JT GASES

Nutrient vitamins and 

minerals

TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Orange pulp, dried JD MISC. INGREDIENTS

Orange Shellac ZS FRUIT COATINGS

Oxygen JT GASES

Ozone JD SANITIZERS

Paprika color MS COLORS

Pectin (non-amidated forms 

only)

ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Peppers (Chipotle chile) JD MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR FILTERING AGENT

Phosphoric acid JD SANITIZERS

Potassium acid tartrate JT MINERALS

Potassium carbonate JT MINERALS

Potassium chloride TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium citrate JT MINERALS
Potassium iodide TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium phosphate JT MINERALS

Pumpkin juice color MS COLORS

Purple potato juice MS COLORS

Red cabbage extract color MS COLORS

Red radish extract color MS COLORS

Saffron extract color MS COLORS

Seaweed, Pacific kombu ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Silicon dioxide JR FILTERING AGENT

Sodium bicarbonate HA LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium carbonate HA LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium citrate JFo FOOD ACIDS

Sodium hydroxide JT MINERALS

Sodium hypochlorite JD SANITIZERS

Sodium phosphates JT MINERALS

Sulfur dioxide JD PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Tocopherols TF PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Turkish bay leaves JD MISC. INGREDIENTS

Turmeric extract color MS COLORS

Wakame seaweed (Undaria 

pinnatifida)

ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Whey protein concentrate JFo DAIRY ADDITIVES

Wood rosin ZS FRUIT COATINGS

Xanthan gum ZS GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Yeast JFo
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes

Tuesday, June 3, 2014 1:00 pm ET

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Jennifer Taylor (JT), 

Tracy Favre (TF), Mac Stone (MS), Jean Richardson (JR), Carmela Beck (CBo) dialed in but didn’t respond

Absent: Joe Dickson (JD)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR)

Work Plan

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

Yes Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post-harvest handling (PHH) 

draft guidance is published. Draft PHH 

published 04 25 14.

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14

Proposal

Fall 2014

2012 Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting. 

Supplemental TR rqst for PGME sent 

05 20 14

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

Proposal 

Fall 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc returned to HS 

for further review. Supplemental TR 

rqstd 05 20 14

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) 205.605 JR Y Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14

Proposal 

Fall 2014

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

request

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAs # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope

TR 01 12 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP July 2014) – in progress (see table below for others)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic Yeast 

(PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP – Yeast, 

Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) NOSB 

Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

TR sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS Y TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: Fall

2015
Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS Y TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS Y TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. Sufficiency 

due July 2014. TR found sufficient 06 

03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary Substances ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances (Auxiliary/”other” 

ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update 

Spr 2014

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback

from NOP

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from May 20, 2014

• Update on the BPA prohibition document

• Discuss 2016 Sunset Reviews: 

Octadecylamine (TF)

Egg white lysozyme (TF)

Activated charcoal (HA)

Diethylaminoethanol (JT)

Cyclohexamine (JT)

• Discuss 2017 Sunset TR determinations

Colors (MS)

Casing (MS)

Flavors (MS)

• Discuss 2017 Sunset TR sufficiency 

• Fruit Coatings (Carnauba wax, wood rosin, orange shellac) (ZS)

• Yeast - TR sufficiency determination (JFo)

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from May 20, 2014 were approved with no changes.

• Members discussed Microorganisms TR sufficiency -The NOP responded to the HS request for more 

information on ancillary substances, and found the level of detail requested was beyond the scope 

of the current TR. NOP will seek information on fungal microbes, and ancillaries in the context of 

generic microorganisms. Several members were concerned this would not provide enough 

information, and will request additional information from public. If there is still not adequate info, 
the HS could seek additional input at the spring 2015 meeting. ZS and HA will contact certifiers 

with a request for spec sheets on microorganisms, to be collected by MA and shared with HS.

• A member asked for an update on the BPA prohibition document. The NOP will report back with an 

update on June 17.

• 2016 Sunsets

o Octadecylamine (TF) - Currently listed at 206.605(b), with an annotation for use only as a 

boiler water additive for packaging sterilization. The 2009 Sunset review noted that the use 

and manufacture of the material, which is volatile, causes harm to both humans and the 

environment, and the NOSB originally intended to allow the material to Sunset. After 

receiving numerous comments citing the need for the material, the Board revised their 

recommendation to relist. The Board also expressed their desire for the organic 

community to develop less hazardous materials to be used as a replacement for

Octadecylamine. Currently the NOSB is exploring whether or not Ammonium Hydroxide

could substitute. The group discussed having a panel of experts on boiler additives at the 

fall meeting to provide more information on these topics. 

o Egg white lysozyme - Currently listed at 205.605(a) as a natural antimicrobial, particularly in 

cheese and wine making. The lead reviewer feels this is a straightforward process and 

recommends relisting. Another member mentioned support for relisting from a member of 

the personal care industry. 

o Activated charcoal (HA) - postponed discussion to June 17

o Diethylaminoethanol (JT) - Previous TRs are from 2001. No TRs were requested for the 

volatile amine boiler chemicals, but the hope is that the expert panel will provide answers

to some of the outstanding questions for this material. 

o Cyclohexamine (JT) - Similar to Diethylaminoethanol, the hope is that the expert panel will 

provide answers to some of the outstanding questions for this material.. 

• 2017 Sunset TR determinations

o Colors (MS) - postponed to June 17

o Casing (MS) - postponed to June 17

o Flavors (MS) - postponed to June 17

• 2017 Sunset TR sufficiency 

o Yeast TR sufficiency determination (JFo) - The lead reviewer noted that the TR was very 

well done, and was deemed sufficient. Members will likely pose additional questions for 

public comment. 

o Fruit Coatings (Carnauba wax, wood rosin, orange shellac) (ZS). The three TRs were found 

to be sufficient although the lead reviewer noted that they do not address ancillary 

substances extensively. The group discussed the ancillary substance review, which will be 

posted for public comment along with the materials review information.

• Glycerin - The group discussed this material and based on the comments from the spring 2014 

meeting will revise the proposal for the fall 2014 meeting. HA asked that TF bring a draft proposal 

to the group for the July 1 meeting. 

• Alginic acid was added to the table below. It was mistakenly assigned to Livestock but belongs in 

Handling and needs to be assigned a reviewer. 

• Other Business 

o Panel discussion on boiler amines - Members discussed the suggestion of having a panel 

at the fall 2014 meeting of which the NOP is supportive. The next steps for the 

Subcommittee include compiling questions for the TR and creating a list of suggestions for 

potential panelists. 
• The HS Chair will notify the National List Manager of TR sufficiency for yeast, carnauba wax, wood 

rosin, orange shellac.

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule:

May 20, 2014 1:00 ET

TR request for Microorganisms/Ancillary ingredients

Assign schedule for review of 2017 Sunsets

Discuss boiler additive materials (information from CCOF) 

Discuss Post-Handling Draft Guidance

Comments and discussion on the 4 2015 Sunset Materials

June 3, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss 2016 Sunset Reviews: 

Octadecylamine (TF)

Egg white lysozyme (TF)

Activated charcoal (HA)

Diethylaminoethanol (JT)

Cyclohexamine (JT)

Discuss 2017 Sunset TR determinations

Colors (MS)

Casing (MS)

Flavors (MS)

Discuss 2017 Sunset TR sufficiency

Yeast TR sufficiency determination (JFo)

Fruit Coatings (Carnauba wax, wood rosin, orange shellac) (ZS)

June 17, 2014 1:00 ET 

Discuss Research Priorities for fall 2014

Discuss Nanotech issue/article

2017 Sunset TR determinations

Colors (MS)

Casing (MS)

Flavors (MS)

Filtering Agents (JR)

Drying Agents (JR)

Food Acids: Citric acid, Lactic acid, Calcium citrate, Sodium citrate (JFo)

Dairy cultures (JFo)

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for 1st posting:

Paracetic acid (JFo)

Sodium acid pyrophosphate (JD)

L-Malic acid (JD)

Activated charcoal (HA)

Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP

BPA Update

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel

Schedule an additional HS call
July 1, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF)

Discuss 2017 Sunsets/determine need for TRs: 

Gums, thickening agents (ZS)

Preservatives, Thickening agents [Lecithin (ZS), Sulfur dioxide (JD), tocopherols (TF)]

Leavening agents (HA)

Minerals (JT)

Sanitizers (JD)

Vitamins & Minerals (TF)

Gases (JT)

July 15, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss 2017 Sunsets/determine need for TRs: 

Misc Ingredients (JD)

Prioritize TRs

Aug 5, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss 4 2015 Sunset proposals: Marsala, Sherry, Tragacanth and Gellen Gum

Aug 19, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 2, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 16, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Fall 2014 Milestones Target date

NOSB Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2017 substances Jul 15, 2014

NOP - Complete tentative agenda Aug 7, 2014

NOSB - Fall 2014 proposals due to NOP Aug 27, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Sep 8, 2014

NOSB Subcommittees - submit tentative workplans to NOP Sept 11, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Sept 12, 2014

Public comment closes Oct 7, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call (last call before fall mtg) Oct 17, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Oct 13, 2014

Fall 2014 NOSB Meeting – Louisville, KY Oct 27 - Oct 31
2017 Sunsets (TR requests due to NOP July 2014)

Substance

* Highlight = Multiple listings

* Greyed out = moved to 

table above as they are 

reviewed

Contact TR Misc notes Vote Meeting

Acidified sodium chlorite JD 2008 SANITIZERS Summary: Spr 

2015 Review:

Fall 2015

Alginates ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Alginic acid TF none

Ammonium bicarbonate HA 2004 LEAVENING AGENTS

Ammonium carbonate HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Arabic gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Ascorbic acid TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT

Beet juice extract color MS None COLORS

Bentonite JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Black currant juice color MS None COLORS

Black/Purple carrot juice color MS None COLORS

Blueberry juice color MS None COLORS

Calcium carbonate JT 1995 MINERALS

Calcium chloride TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium citrate JFo 1995 FOOD ACIDS

Calcium hydroxide JT 1995 MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Calcium phosphate dibasic HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

monobasic

HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate tribasic HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Carbon dioxide JT 2006 GASES

Carnauba Wax ZS FRUIT COATINGS

Carob bean gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Carrot juice color MS None COLORS

Casings MS

Celery powder JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Cherry juice color MS None COLORS

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Chokeberry—Aronia juice 

color

MS None COLORS

Citric acid JFo 1995 FOOD ACIDS

Cornstarch (native) ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS
Dairy cultures JFo 1995

Diatomaceous earth JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Diglycerides JR 1995 DRYING

Dillweed oil JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Elderberry juice color MS None COLORS

Enzymes JFo 2011

Ethylene JT 1999 GASES

Ferrous sulfate TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Fish oil MS None

Flavors MS 2005

Fructooligosaccharides JFo 2006 DAIRY ADDITIVES

Galangal, frozen JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS 2002 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Glycerin JR 2013 FILTERING AGENT

Grape juice color MS None COLORS

Grape skin extract color MS None COLORS

Guar gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Hydrogen peroxide JD SANITIZERS

Inulin-oligofructose enriched JFo None DAIRY ADDITIVES

Kaolin JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Lactic acid JFo 1995 FOOD ACIDS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS 2009 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Locust bean gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Magnesium carbonate JT 1996 MINERALS

Magnesium chloride JT 1995 MINERALS

Magnesium stearate JR 1995 DRYING

Magnesium sulfate JT 2011 MINERALS

Monoglycerides JR 1995 DRYING

Nitrogen JT 1995 GASES

Nutrient vitamins and 

minerals

TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Orange pulp, dried JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Orange Shellac ZS FRUIT COATINGS

Oxygen JT 1995 GASES

Ozone JD 2002 SANITIZERS

Paprika color MS None COLORS

Pectin (non-amidated forms 

only)

ZS 2010 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Peppers (Chipotle chile) JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR 1996 FILTERING AGENT
Phosphoric acid JD SANITIZERS

Potassium acid tartrate JT 1995 MINERALS

Potassium carbonate JT 1995 MINERALS

Potassium chloride TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium citrate JT 1995 MINERALS

Potassium iodide TF 2011 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium phosphate JT 1995 MINERALS

Pumpkin juice color MS None COLORS

Purple potato juice MS None COLORS

Red cabbage extract color MS None COLORS

Red radish extract color MS None COLORS

Saffron extract color MS None COLORS

Seaweed, Pacific kombu ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Silicon dioxide JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT

Sodium bicarbonate HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium carbonate HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium citrate JFo 1995 FOOD ACIDS

Sodium hydroxide JT 1995 MINERALS

Sodium hypochlorite JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Sodium phosphates JT 2001 MINERALS

Sulfur dioxide JD 2011 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Tocopherols TF 1995 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Turkish bay leaves JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Turmeric extract color MS None COLORS

Wakame seaweed (Undaria 

pinnatifida)

ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Whey protein concentrate JFo None DAIRY ADDITIVES

Wood rosin ZS FRUIT COATINGS

Xanthan gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Yeast JFo
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 1:00 pm ET

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Tracy Favre (TF), Jean 

Richardson (JR), Joe Dickson (JD)

Absent: Mac Stone (MS), Jennifer Taylor (JT)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR)

Work Plan

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

Yes Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post-harvest handling (PHH) 

draft guidance is published. Draft PHH 

published 04 25 14.

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14

Proposal

Fall 2014

2012 Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting. 

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

Proposal 

Fall 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc returned to HS 

for further review. Supplemental TR 

rqstd 05 20 14

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) 205.605 JR Y Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14

Proposal 

Fall 2014

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

request

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAs # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope

TR 01 12 14. Lmtd Scope TR 

sent to HS 06 11 14. TR 

sufficiency due 08 12 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP July 2014) – in progress (see table below for others)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic Yeast 

(PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP – Yeast, 

Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) NOSB 

Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

TR sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015
Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS Y TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: Fall

2015

Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS Y TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS Y TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. Sufficiency 

due July 2014. TR found sufficient 06 

03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary Substances ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances (Auxiliary/”other” 

ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update 

Spr 2014

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback

from NOP

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from June 3, 2014

• Discuss Research Priorities for fall 2014

• Discuss Nanotech issue/article

• 2017 Sunset TR determinations

o Colors (MS)

o Casing (MS)

o Flavors (MS)

o Filtering Agents (JR)

o Drying Agents (JR)

o Food Acids: Citric acid, Lactic acid, Calcium citrate, Sodium citrate (JFo)

o Dairy cultures (JFo)

• Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for 1st posting

o Paracetic acid (JFo)

o Sodium acid pyrophosphate (JD)

o L-Malic acid (JD)

o Activated charcoal (HA)

• Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP

• BPA Update

• Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel

• Schedule an additional HS call
• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from June 3, 2014 were approved with no changes.

• Research Priorities for fall 2014. The group was asked to continue thinking about research topics. 

There has been increased interest in the research topics from consumer groups, the organic 

community and the USDA Organic Working Group.

• Nanotech issue/article. The NOP is currently working on a memo with regard to this topic. A 

member reminded the group about the Nanotechnology Consumer Products Inventory and that 

there was one particular brand on the list that is labelled organic. ZS will file a complaint as a 

concerned citizen. The Subcommittee does not need to take action at this time.

• 2017 Sunset TR determinations

o Colors, Casings, Flavors (MS) - postponed to next call.

o Filtering Agents (JR)

 Attapulgite - Non-synthetic. Listed with annotation. This material was recently 

reviewed and the information is up to date, so the HS is not recommending a new 

TR.

 Bentonite - Non-synthetic. No petition. HS is not recommending a new TR.

 Kaolin - Non-synthetic. No petition. HS is not recommending a new TR.

 Diatomaceous Earth (DE) - Non-synthetic. No petition. 1995 TAP. Listed at 205.605 

(a) with annotation “food filtering only’. HS is not recommending a new TR. The 

group would like to add a comment to the first posting in the spring of 2015 about 

the post harvest handling guidance and the use of DE in handling. 

 Glycerin - Synthetic. No petition, 1995 TAP. Listed at 205.605 (b) with annotation 

“produced by hydrolysis of fats and oils”. NOSB Sunset Recommendations to re-list:

November 2005, and April 2010. A petition to remove (for Handling) was submitted 

in 2013, (TF is lead) and is under review. Members asked how to proceed with the 

sunset review in light of the new petition. The initial sunset review will occur at the 

spring 2015 meeting, so the decision on the petition at the fall 2014 meeting will 

affect the next steps.

 Perlite - Non-synthetic. No petition. HS is not recommending a new TR. TAP 

September 1996. Listed at 205.605 (a) with annotation “for use only as a filter aid 

in food processing”. Used on Crops as well, and will add that comment to the first 

posting in the spring of 2015. HS is not recommending a new TR. 

 Silicon dioxide - Synthetic, carrier, defoamer, anticaking . No petition, 1996 TAP. 

Due to the date on which the final rule for silicon dioxide became effective, 

November 3, 2013, this substance now has a Sunset date of 2018. It will be 

removed from the HS workplan for now. (Table below was altered to reflect this 

change)

o Drying Agents (JR)

 Diglyceride and Monoglyceride - On National List as “Glycerides (mono and di). 

Synthetic. No Petition. 1995 TAP. Listed at 205.605(b) with annotation “for use 

only in drum drying of food”. The previous Board noted that extraction may be a 

source of considerable concern, and the alternatives are worse. The HS 

recommends a limited scope TR on extraction, and will include questions about use 

patterns and essentiality.

 Magnesium Stearate - synthetic, anti-caking, lubricant. The HS will not recommend 

a new TR but feels that there were some manufacturing processing issues as well as 
a question of essentiality. A member noted that they will find a lot of information

on the web about this material. Another member feels they will not receive much 

information or feedback via public comment.

o Food Acids (JFo): Citric acid, Lactic acid, Calcium citrate, Sodium citrate (JFo). No TAPs since 

1995. Usage patterns haven’t changed in the past several years. The lead feels that because 

of the ease with which these were relisted in the past, they are of little concern and would 

place them in the 50-75 % range of need for TRs. If a TR is requested it should be for the

group of materials. The National List Manager suggested two TRs: One for citric acid and its 

salts, and one for lactic acid and its salts. The group discussed grouping materials for the 

purpose of requesting a TR, and agreed that some things can easily be grouped while 

others not. 

o Dairy cultures (JFo) - The lead reviewer indicated a concern about ancillary substances and 

feels this material will garner a lot of community attention and input. He recommends 

requesting one TR for ancillary substances and current species and strains in use, as well as 

their applicability. 

o The NOP alerted the HS that they will soon receive two materials for review: Sodium lactate 

and Potassium lactate, which were petitioned in 2004. At that time the NOP determined 

that they did not need to be on list because they were formulated from materials already 

on the list. Based on new Materials Classification Guidance, NOP will ask the NOSB to 

review these substances. 

• Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

o Paracetic acid (JFo) - postponed to July 1. No separate Board recommendations were 

produced at this time, so any early information will be found in the minutes for the meeting 

at which it was approved for listing. 

o Sodium acid pyrophosphate (JD) - No separate Board recommendations were produced at 

this time, so any early information will be found in the meeting minutes. The HS will include 

questions about essentiality and need when the summary is posted for public comment. 

o L-Malic acid (JD) - The group discussed the inclusion of some standardized language for 

questions to include in the summary posting. HA will send this language to JD and the HS.

o Activated charcoal (HA) - postponed to July 1

• Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP - postponed to July 1

• BPA Update - postponed to July 1

• Discuss potential panelists for panel on Boiler Additives. HA will send EBR a list of candidates. The 

NOP also had a couple of recommendations and will forward those to the HS Chair. 

• An additional HS call was scheduled for July 8 at 2:00pm ET 

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule

June 3, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss 2016 Sunset Reviews: 

Octadecylamine (TF)

Egg white lysozyme (TF)

Activated charcoal (HA)

Diethylaminoethanol (JT)

Cyclohexamine (JT)

Discuss 2017 Sunset TR determinations

Colors (MS)
Casing (MS)

Flavors (MS)

Discuss 2017 Sunset TR sufficiency 

Yeast TR sufficiency determination (JFo)

Fruit Coatings (Carnauba wax, wood rosin, orange shellac) (ZS)

June 17, 2014 1:00 ET 

Discuss Research Priorities for fall 2014

Discuss Nanotech issue/article

2017 Sunset TR determinations

Colors (MS) - postponed to July 1

Casing (MS) - postponed to July 1

Flavors (MS) - postponed to July 1

Filtering Agents (JR)

Drying Agents (JR)

Food Acids: Citric acid, Lactic acid, Calcium citrate, Sodium citrate (JFo)

Dairy cultures (JFo)

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

Paracetic acid (JFo) - postponed to July 1

Sodium acid pyrophosphate (JD)

L-Malic acid (JD)

Activated charcoal (HA) - postponed to July 1

Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP - postponed to July 1

BPA Update - postponed to July 1

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel

Schedule an additional HS call - done. See below

July 1, 2014 1:00 ET

2017 Sunset TR determinations

Colors (MS)

Casing (MS)

Flavors (MS)

Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP

BPA Update 

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel

Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF)

Discuss 2017 Sunsets/determine need for TRs: 

Gums, thickening agents (ZS)

Preservatives, Thickening agents [Lecithin (ZS), Sulfur dioxide (JD), tocopherols (TF)]

Leavening agents (HA)

Minerals (JT)

Sanitizers (JD)

Vitamins & Minerals (TF)

Gases (JT)

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

Paracetic acid (JFo)

Activated charcoal (HA)

July 8, 2014 replaces PDS call at 2:00

July 15, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss 2017 Sunsets/determine need for TRs: 

Misc Ingredients (JD)
Prioritize TRs

Research priorities discussion

Aug 5, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss 4 2015 Sunset proposals: Marsala, Sherry, Tragacanth and Gellen Gum

Research priorities finalization

Aug 19, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 2, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 16, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Fall 2014 Milestones Target date

NOSB Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2017 substances Jul 15, 2014

NOP - Complete tentative agenda Aug 7, 2014

NOSB - Fall 2014 proposals due to NOP Aug 27, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Sep 8, 2014

NOSB Subcommittees - submit tentative workplans to NOP Sept 11, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Sept 12, 2014

Public comment closes Oct 7, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call (last call before fall mtg) Oct 17, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Oct 13, 2014

Fall 2014 NOSB Meeting – Louisville, KY Oct 27 - Oct 31
2017 Sunsets (TR requests due to NOP July 2014)

Substance

* Highlight = Multiple listings

* Greyed out = moved to 

table above as they are 

reviewed

Contact TR Misc notes Vote Meeting

Acidified sodium chlorite JD 2008 SANITIZERS Summary: Spr 

2015 Review:

Fall 2015

Alginates ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Alginic acid TF none

Ammonium bicarbonate HA 2004 LEAVENING AGENTS

Ammonium carbonate HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Arabic gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Ascorbic acid TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT

Beet juice extract color MS None COLORS

Bentonite JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Black currant juice color MS None COLORS

Black/Purple carrot juice color MS None COLORS

Blueberry juice color MS None COLORS

Calcium carbonate JT 1995 MINERALS

Calcium chloride TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium citrate JFo 1995 FOOD ACIDS

Calcium hydroxide JT 1995 MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Calcium phosphate dibasic HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

monobasic

HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate tribasic HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Carbon dioxide JT 2006 GASES

Carnauba Wax ZS FRUIT COATINGS

Carob bean gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Carrot juice color MS None COLORS

Casings MS

Celery powder JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Cherry juice color MS None COLORS

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Chokeberry—Aronia juice 

color

MS None COLORS

Citric acid JFo 1995 FOOD ACIDS

Cornstarch (native) ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS
Dairy cultures JFo 1995

Diatomaceous earth JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Diglycerides JR 1995 DRYING

Dillweed oil JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Elderberry juice color MS None COLORS

Enzymes JFo 2011

Ethylene JT 1999 GASES

Ferrous sulfate TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Fish oil MS None

Flavors MS 2005

Fructooligosaccharides JFo 2006 DAIRY ADDITIVES

Galangal, frozen JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS 2002 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Glycerin JR 2013 FILTERING AGENT

Grape juice color MS None COLORS

Grape skin extract color MS None COLORS

Guar gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Hydrogen peroxide JD SANITIZERS

Inulin-oligofructose enriched JFo None DAIRY ADDITIVES

Kaolin JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Lactic acid JFo 1995 FOOD ACIDS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS 2009 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Locust bean gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Magnesium carbonate JT 1996 MINERALS

Magnesium chloride JT 1995 MINERALS

Magnesium stearate JR 1995 DRYING

Magnesium sulfate JT 2011 MINERALS

Monoglycerides JR 1995 DRYING

Nitrogen JT 1995 GASES

Nutrient vitamins and 

minerals

TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Orange pulp, dried JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Orange Shellac ZS FRUIT COATINGS

Oxygen JT 1995 GASES

Ozone JD 2002 SANITIZERS

Paprika color MS None COLORS

Pectin (non-amidated forms 

only)

ZS 2010 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Peppers (Chipotle chile) JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR 1996 FILTERING AGENT
Phosphoric acid JD SANITIZERS

Potassium acid tartrate JT 1995 MINERALS

Potassium carbonate JT 1995 MINERALS

Potassium chloride TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium citrate JT 1995 MINERALS

Potassium iodide TF 2011 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium phosphate JT 1995 MINERALS

Pumpkin juice color MS None COLORS

Purple potato juice MS None COLORS

Red cabbage extract color MS None COLORS

Red radish extract color MS None COLORS

Saffron extract color MS None COLORS

Seaweed, Pacific kombu ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Silicon dioxide JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT November 

2018 sunset

date, not 2017

Sodium bicarbonate HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium carbonate HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium citrate JFo 1995 FOOD ACIDS

Sodium hydroxide JT 1995 MINERALS

Sodium hypochlorite JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Sodium phosphates JT 2001 MINERALS

Sulfur dioxide JD 2011 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Tocopherols TF 1995 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Turkish bay leaves JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Turmeric extract color MS None COLORS

Wakame seaweed (Undaria 

pinnatifida)

ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Whey protein concentrate JFo None DAIRY ADDITIVES

Wood rosin ZS FRUIT COATINGS

Xanthan gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Yeast JFo
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 1:00 pm ET

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Tracy Favre (TF), Jean 

Richardson (JR), Jennifer Taylor (JT), Joe Dickson (JD)

Absent: Mac Stone (MS)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR)

Work Plan

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

Yes Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post-harvest handling (PHH) 

draft guidance is published. Draft PHH 

published 04 25 14.

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14

Proposal

Fall 2014

2012 Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting. 

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

Proposal 

Fall 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc returned to HS 

for further review. Supplemental TR 

rqstd 05 20 14

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) 205.605 JR Y Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Sodium Lactate 205.605 Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition.

TBD

Potassium Lactate 205.605 Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition.

TBD

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

request

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAs # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope

TR 01 12 14. Lmtd Scope TR 

sent to HS 06 11 14. TR 

sufficiency due 08 12 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP July 2014) – in progress (see table below for others)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic Yeast 

(PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP – Yeast, 

Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) NOSB 

Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

TR sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015
Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS Y TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: Fall

2015

Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS Y TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS Y TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. Sufficiency 

due July 2014. TR found sufficient 06 

03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary Substances ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances (Auxiliary/”other” 

ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update 

Spr 2014

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback

from NOP

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from June 17, 2014

• Discuss 2017 Sunset TR determinations

o Colors (MS) (17 in group)

o Casing (MS)

o Flavors (MS)

o Gums, thickening agents (ZS) - Alginates, Arabic gum, Carob bean gum, Cornstarch (native), 

Gelatin, Guar gum, Kelp, Konjac flour, Locust bean gum, Pectin (non-amidated forms only), 

Seaweed, Pacific kombu, Sweet potato starch, Wakame seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida), 

Xanthan gum

o Preservatives, Thickening agents [Lecithin (ZS), Sulfur dioxide (JD), tocopherols (TF)]

o Leavening agents (HA) - Ammonium bicarbonate, Ammonium carbonate, Calcium 

phosphate, dibasic, Calcium phosphate monobasic, Calcium phosphate tribasic, Sodium 

bicarbonate, Sodium carbonate

o Minerals (JT) - Calcium carbonate, Calcium hydroxide, Magnesium carbonate, Magnesium 

chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Potassium acid tartrate, Potassium carbonate, Potassium 

citrate, Potassium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phosphates, 

o Sanitizers (JD) - Acidified sodium chlorite, Calcium hypochlorite, Chlorine dioxide, Hydrogen 

peroxide, Ozone, Phosphoric acid, Sodium hypochlorite

o Vitamins & Minerals (TF) - Ascorbic acid, Calcium chloride, Ferrous sulfate, Nutrient 

vitamins and minerals, Potassium chloride, Potassium iodide

o Gases (JT) - Carbon dioxide, Ethylene, Nitrogen, Oxygen
• Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP 

• BPA Update 

• Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel

• Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF)

• Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

o Peracetic acid (JFo)

o Activated charcoal (HA) 

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from June 17, 2014 were approved with no changes.

• Discuss 2017 Sunset TR determinations

o Colors (MS). 17 in group. Postponed to July 8

o Casing (MS). Postponed to July 8

o Flavors (MS). Postponed to July 8

o Gums, thickening agents (ZS). The lead recommended one full TR, and possibly 3 limited 

scope TRs.

 Alginates. New full TR recommended. Alginates is not a common term found on 

labels and the group discussed essentiality. 

 Arabic gum, Carob bean gum, Guar gum, Locust bean gum. The 1995 TR is not 

robust and didn’t address some items. A limited scope TR is recommended 

 Cornstarch (native). Although the last TAP is from 1995, no new TR is needed. The 

Subcommittee would like to seek information about commercial availability. 

 Gelatin. The last TAP was from 1995. The petitions are for fish gelatin but all 

gelatins were added to list. The group feels that no new TR is needed.

 Kelp. Placed on the National List on 205.606 as an agricultural product. The group 

discussed the classification and taxonomy of kelp, and its relationship to Kombu

and Wakame. The NOP suggested reviewing them as 3 different materials and not 

combining them. No new TR will be requested. 

 Seaweed, Pacific Kombu. See Kelp discussion above

 Wakame seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida). See Kelp discussion above

 Konjac flour. No new TR needed.

 Pectin (non-amidated forms only). A review of the ancillary substances may be 

warranted. 

 Sweet potato starch. No TR needed.

 Xanthan gum. A limited scope TR is recommended. The 1995 TAP couldn’t 

determine classification (synthetic/non synthetic). 

o Preservatives, Thickening agents. 

 Lecithin (ZS). No TR needed. Extracted with hexane, and the group indicated that 

perhaps this warrants further discussion of the materials classification guidance. 

 Sulfur dioxide (JD). This material sunsetted in 2010, and was discussed again in 

2011. As such there is a recent detailed TR and no need for a new one.

 Tocopherols (TF). Scheduled for July 8

o Leavening agents (HA). The lead noted that the original TAPs were well done. 

 Ammonium bicarbonate. No new TR will be requested as the lead feels it is a low 

priority. §205.605 allowed synthetic. Original TAP was done in 1995. NOSB Meeting 
Petition Review: April 95. Re-listed in 2005 and 2010. Approved for use 

internationally as a food additive. Is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by FDA. 

There currently is no organic alternative. No human health or environmental 

concerns. Any questions can be addressed though public comments during the first 

posting in spring 2015.

 Ammonium carbonate. See ammonium bicarbonate above.

 Calcium phosphate (dibasic, monobasic, tribasic). Could request a new TR but it is 

not a top priority. §205.605 allowed synthetic. Original TAP was done in 1995. 

NOSB meeting petition review: April 95. Re-listed in 2005 and 2010. Found to be of 

little concern to the environment, human health. Low toxicity, and of low concern 

for environmental contamination during manufacture. A reviewer did mention a 

concern that the raw materials come from mining. Any questions can be addressed 

though public comments during the first posting in spring 2015.

 Sodium bicarbonate, Sodium carbonate. No new TR request/low priority. Listed on 

§205.605 as an allowed synthetic. Original TAP was done in 1995. NOSB meeting 

petition review: April 95. Re-listed in 2005 and 2010. Found it did not pose a risk to 

human health or the environment, either from use or manufacture. Approved for 

use internationally (IFOAM, EU, and Codex). 

o Minerals (JT) 

 Calcium carbonate (chalk, limestone). Low priority for TR.

 Calcium hydroxide. The lead suggested requesting a new TR as the old TAP (1995) 

indicated concerns about toxicity and the manufacturing process. JT will review this 

further and report back to the group July 8. Perhaps posting questions for public 

comment will suffice. 

 Magnesium carbonate - postponed to July 8

 Magnesium chloride - postponed to July 8

 Magnesium sulfate. Last TR was completed in 2011, so the group feels this is a low 

priority for a new TR. A member noted that magnesium sulfate for crops is listed as 

synthetic, but for handling it is not. When mined, it is non synthetic, but in the 

marketplace the synthetic form is used. JT, HA and ZS will review the TR further to 

determine which form is being used. The members noted that information about 

the source will be available in a TR, but commercial availability information will 

come via public comment. The HS Chair suggested a limited scope TR and the 

group will continue the discussion on either July 8 or 15. 

 Potassium acid tartrate - postponed to July 8

 Potassium carbonate - postponed to July 8

 Potassium citrate - postponed to July 8

 Potassium phosphate - postponed to July 8

 Sodium hydroxide - postponed to July 8

 Sodium phosphates - postponed to July 8

o Sanitizers (JD) - Acidified sodium chlorite, Calcium hypochlorite, Chlorine dioxide, Hydrogen 

peroxide, Ozone, Phosphoric acid, Sodium hypochlorite - postponed to July 8

o Vitamins & Minerals (TF) - Ascorbic acid, Calcium chloride, Ferrous sulfate, Nutrient 

vitamins and minerals, Potassium chloride, Potassium iodide - postponed to July 8

o Gases (JT) - Carbon dioxide, Ethylene, Nitrogen, Oxygen - postponed to July 8

• Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP - postponed 

• BPA Update - postponed 

• Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel - postponed 

• Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF) - postponed 
• Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

• Peracetic acid (JFo) - postponed

• Activated charcoal (HA). §205.605(b), synthetics allowed. Used as a filtering aid to filter 

impurities out of grape juice, and as a processing aid. Original TAP was done in 2002 and it 

was determined that it fully met the criteria for §205.605(b). Activated charcoal is 

approved for use by Codex, the E.U., and IFoam. The HS will include 4 targeted questions in 

the first posting of the materials

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule

June 17, 2014 1:00 ET 

Discuss Research Priorities for fall 2014

Discuss Nanotech issue/article

2017 Sunset TR determinations

Colors (MS) - postponed to July 1

Casing (MS) - postponed to July 1

Flavors (MS) - postponed to July 1

Filtering Agents (JR)

Drying Agents (JR)

Food Acids: Citric acid, Lactic acid, Calcium citrate, Sodium citrate (JFo)

Dairy cultures (JFo)

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

Peracetic acid (JFo) - postponed to July 1

Sodium acid pyrophosphate (JD)

L-Malic acid (JD)

Activated charcoal (HA) - postponed to July 1

Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP - postponed to July 1

BPA Update - postponed to July 1

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel

Schedule an additional HS call - done. See below

July 1, 2014 1:00 ET

2017 Sunset TR determinations

Colors (MS) - postponed to July 8

Casing (MS) - postponed to July 8

Flavors (MS) - postponed to July 8

Gums, thickening agents (ZS) - done

Preservatives, Thickening agents (Lecithin (ZS), Sulfur dioxide) - done

Leavening agents (HA) - done

Minerals (JT) - will complete on July 8

Sanitizers (JD) - postponed to July 8

Vitamins & Minerals (TF) - postponed to July 8

Gases (JT) - postponed to July 8

Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP - postponed

BPA Update - postponed 

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel - postponed 

Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF) - postponed 

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014) - postponed to July 8
Peracetic acid (JFo) –postponed to July 8

Activated charcoal (HA) - done

July 8, 2014 replaces PDS call at 2:00

Continue discussion of 2017 TR determinations

Assign reviewers for sodium lactate and potassium lactate

Tocopherols

July 15, 2014 1:00 ET (TF out of office)

Discuss 2017 Sunsets/determine need for TRs: 

Misc Ingredients (JD)

Prioritize TRs and finalize them. 

Research priorities discussion

Aug 5, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss 4 2015 Sunset proposals: Marsala, Sherry, Tragacanth and Gellen Gum

Research priorities finalization

Aug 19, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 2, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 16, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Fall 2014 Milestones Target date

NOSB Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2017 substances Jul 15, 2014

NOP - Complete tentative agenda Aug 7, 2014

NOSB - Fall 2014 proposals due to NOP Aug 27, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Sep 8, 2014

NOSB Subcommittees - submit tentative workplans to NOP Sept 11, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Sept 12, 2014

Public comment closes Oct 7, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call (last call before fall mtg) Oct 17, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Oct 13, 2014

Fall 2014 NOSB Meeting – Louisville, KY Oct 27 - Oct 31
2017 Sunsets (TR requests due to NOP July 2014)

Substance

* Highlight = Multiple listings

* Greyed out = moved to 

table above as they are 

reviewed

Contact TR Misc notes Vote Meeting

Acidified sodium chlorite JD 2008 SANITIZERS Summary: Spr 

2015 Review:

Fall 2015

Alginates ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Alginic acid TF none

Ammonium bicarbonate HA 2004 LEAVENING AGENTS

Ammonium carbonate HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Arabic gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Ascorbic acid TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT

Beet juice extract color MS None COLORS

Bentonite JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Black currant juice color MS None COLORS

Black/Purple carrot juice color MS None COLORS

Blueberry juice color MS None COLORS

Calcium carbonate JT 1995 MINERALS

Calcium chloride TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium citrate JFo 1995 FOOD ACIDS

Calcium hydroxide JT 1995 MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Calcium phosphate dibasic HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

monobasic

HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate tribasic HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Carbon dioxide JT 2006 GASES

Carnauba Wax ZS FRUIT COATINGS

Carob bean gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Carrot juice color MS None COLORS

Casings MS

Celery powder JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Cherry juice color MS None COLORS

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Chokeberry—Aronia juice 

color

MS None COLORS

Citric acid JFo 1995 FOOD ACIDS

Cornstarch (native) ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS
Dairy cultures JFo 1995

Diatomaceous earth JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Diglycerides JR 1995 DRYING

Dillweed oil JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Elderberry juice color MS None COLORS

Enzymes JFo 2011

Ethylene JT 1999 GASES

Ferrous sulfate TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Fish oil MS None

Flavors MS 2005

Fructooligosaccharides JFo 2006 DAIRY ADDITIVES

Galangal, frozen JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS 2002 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Glycerin JR 2013 FILTERING AGENT

Grape juice color MS None COLORS

Grape skin extract color MS None COLORS

Guar gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Hydrogen peroxide JD SANITIZERS

Inulin-oligofructose enriched JFo None DAIRY ADDITIVES

Kaolin JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Lactic acid JFo 1995 FOOD ACIDS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS 2009 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Locust bean gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Magnesium carbonate JT 1996 MINERALS

Magnesium chloride JT 1995 MINERALS

Magnesium stearate JR 1995 DRYING

Magnesium sulfate JT 2011 MINERALS

Monoglycerides JR 1995 DRYING

Nitrogen JT 1995 GASES

Nutrient vitamins and 

minerals

TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Orange pulp, dried JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Orange Shellac ZS FRUIT COATINGS

Oxygen JT 1995 GASES

Ozone JD 2002 SANITIZERS

Paprika color MS None COLORS

Pectin (non-amidated forms 

only)

ZS 2010 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Peppers (Chipotle chile) JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR 1996 FILTERING AGENT
Phosphoric acid JD SANITIZERS

Potassium acid tartrate JT 1995 MINERALS

Potassium carbonate JT 1995 MINERALS

Potassium chloride TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium citrate JT 1995 MINERALS

Potassium iodide TF 2011 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium phosphate JT 1995 MINERALS

Pumpkin juice color MS None COLORS

Purple potato juice MS None COLORS

Red cabbage extract color MS None COLORS

Red radish extract color MS None COLORS

Saffron extract color MS None COLORS

Seaweed, Pacific kombu ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Silicon dioxide JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT November 

2018 sunset

date, not 2017

Sodium bicarbonate HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium carbonate HA 1995 LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium citrate JFo 1995 FOOD ACIDS

Sodium hydroxide JT 1995 MINERALS

Sodium hypochlorite JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Sodium phosphates JT 2001 MINERALS

Sulfur dioxide JD 2011 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Tocopherols TF 1995 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Turkish bay leaves JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Turmeric extract color MS None COLORS

Wakame seaweed (Undaria 

pinnatifida)

ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Whey protein concentrate JFo None DAIRY ADDITIVES

Wood rosin ZS FRUIT COATINGS

Xanthan gum ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Yeast JFo
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 2:00 pm ET

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Tracy Favre (TF), Jean Richardson (JR), John Foster, 

Vice Chair (JFo), Jennifer Taylor (JT)

Absent: Joe Dickson (JD), Mac Stone (MS)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR)

Work Plan

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

Yes Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On

hold until post-harvest handling (PHH) 

draft guidance is published. Draft PHH 

published 04 25 14.

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14

Proposal

Fall 2014

2012 Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting. 

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

Proposal 

Fall 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc returned to HS 

for further review. Supplemental TR 

rqstd 05 20 14

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) 205.605 JR Y Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Sodium Lactate 205.605 Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition.

TBD

Potassium Lactate 205.605 Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition.

TBD

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

request

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAs # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope

TR 01 12 14. Lmtd Scope TR 

sent to HS 06 11 14. TR 

sufficiency due 08 12 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP July 2014) – in progress (see table below for others)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic Yeast 

(PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP – Yeast, 

Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) NOSB 

Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

TR sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015
Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS Y TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: Fall

2015

Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS Y TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS Y TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. Sufficiency 

due July 2014. TR found sufficient 06 

03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary Substances ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances (Auxiliary/”other” 

ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update 

Spr 2014

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback

from NOP.

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from July 1, 2014

• 2017 Sunset TR determinations 

o Minerals (JT) - finish list. (Calcium carbonate, Calcium hydroxide - continue discussion. 

Magnesium carbonate, Magnesium chloride, Potassium acid tartrate, Potassium 

carbonate, Potassium citrate, Potassium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium 

phosphates)

o Sanitizers (JD) - Acidified sodium chlorite, Calcium hypochlorite, Chlorine dioxide, 

Hydrogen peroxide, Ozone, Phosphoric acid, Sodium hypochlorite

o Vitamins & Minerals (TF) - Ascorbic acid, Calcium chloride, Ferrous sulfate, Nutrient 

vitamins and minerals, Potassium chloride, Potassium iodide

o Gases (JT) - Carbon dioxide, Ethylene, Nitrogen, Oxygen

o Tocopherols (TF)

• Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP 

• BPA Update 

• Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel

• Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF)

• Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

o Paracetic acid (JFo)

• Assign reviewers for sodium lactate and potassium lactate

• Adjourn
Discussion

• Notes from July 1, 2014 approved with no changes.

• Colors, casings, flavors. JR will conduct review and the group will discuss them on the next call. The 

initial assessment is that perhaps TRs are not necessary for colors, and if they do decide to request 

a TR, then it makes sense to request one for the group not individually. NOP and the HS suggested a 

TR for casings. ZS noted that a TR won’t provide the info the HS is seeking. 

• Fish oils. ZS will review this and have for next call. 

• 2017 Sunset TR determinations 

o Calcium carbonate (JT). Low priority for TR. Aka: precipitated calcium carbonate, 

limestone, marble, calcite, chalk. Listed 205.605(a) nonsynthetic source. Lead suggested 

new TR as the last TAP is from 1995. NOSB Petition Review - November 1995. In March 

2005, the NOP asked the Board to submit information concerning the status of calcium 

carbonate when used in livestock feed. Sunset review and relisting in November 2005. 

No reported toxicity or persistence. No effect on human health. 

o Calcium hydroxide (JT). Aka: Slake Lime, hydrated lime, milk of lime. Listed 205.605(b) 

synthetics allowed. 1995 TAP. Suggested new TR, to determine impact on environment, 

human health/food products, etc. Reviewers were not in agreement about classification 

and were concerned with synthetic inorganic salts impact of alkali treatment of food 

products high in protein 

o Magnesium Sulfate (JT). Aka: Epsom salts, bitter salts, magnesium sulfate anhydrous 

sulfuric acid, magnesium salt. 205.605(a). 2011 TR, but new TR is requested to seek info 

about alternate sources. 205.605(b) with annotation.

o Magnesium carbonate (JT). 205.605(b). Used in made with products as a filtering aid; 

alkali, drying agent; color-retention agent, anticaking agent, carrier; TAP reviews in 1995 

and 1996. Suggested new TR to determine alternatives. A member questioned the need 

for a new TR. 

o Magnesium chloride (JT). Magnesium chloride - derived from sea water. Reviewed in 

1999. Used for fireproofing woods, in disinfectants, fire extinguishers, artificial leather, 

casein glues, as reagent in analytical chemistry; foliar source of magnesium, dust 

suppressant, color retention agent, firming agent for tofu, and in sugar beet processing. 

Instructions include warnings if skin eyes or clothing come in contact, directions for 

firefighters and directions for cleanup if discharged or spilled. 

o Potassium acid tartrate (JT). Listed at 205.605(b). Aka: Soluble Tartar. Used as a 

leavening agent and in aluminum free baking powder. Reviewed in 1995. Lead suggested 

a new TR to examine alternatives and access, but there are very few concerns about this 

material.

o Potassium carbonate (JT). Listed at 205.605(b). Aka: Carbonic Acid, dipotassium salt, salt 

of tartar; potash. 1995 TAP. Uses include: pH control agent; leavening agent; baking; soft 

drinks; confections; manufacture of chocolate; cocoa (Dutch alkali process); and boiler 

water additive. Suggests TR to examine alternatives/access to alternatives, and usage 

patterns.

o Potassium citrate (JT). Listed at 205.605(b) – allowed synthetics. 1995 TAP. Used as pH 

control agent, buffer, sequestrant, nutrient. Suggests TR to examine alternatives and 

access to alternatives. TAP is 20 years old, and needs to be updated.

o Potassium phosphate (JT). Listed at 205.605(b). 1995 TAP. Aka: Dipotassium 

monophosphate; Potassium biphosphate, Monopotassium Phosphate. Used as food 

additive. Suggests TR to examine alternatives and access to alternatives. A member noted 

that Potassium phosphate would never be listed on a label unless it was an ingredient 
that had a technical affect. The HS Chair suggested a limited scope TR to determine what 

is in use at this time. 

o Sodium hydroxide (JT). Listed at 205.605(b). 1995 TAP. Will request new TR. Used in 

making pretzels, cocoa, lye peeled fruit, removing bitter component of ripe olives; as pH 

adjusting agent. Extremely caustic substance; avoid eye, skin, lung contact; impacts on 

environment from disposal. This material was very controversial when it was added to 

the National List along with Potassium hydroxide. Potassium hydroxide has since moved 

to a different sunset cycle). The difference between the two is that one is used for 

making solid soap and one for liquid soap. A member urged the HS to review this because 

these materials were never petitioned for use in soap. Another member noted that they 

are considered processing aids with very little to none remaining in final product. The 

NOP noted that it is not a processing aid and is considered a primary ingredient. The HS 

will request a new TR to clarify.

o Sodium phosphates (JT). Listed at 205.605(b) for use only in dairy foods. 1995 TAP only 

reviewed the forms mono-, di-, and tri-sodium phosphates. Reviewed in 1999 and 2002. 

The 2005 TAP review does not cover other forms such as metaphosphates, 

pyrophosphates, or combinations of sodium phosphates with any elemental constituents 

other than hydrogen. Suggested alternative: organic soybean lecithin may be applicable 

as an emulsifier. A new TR is recommended.

o Acidified sodium chlorite (JD) - postponed to August 15

o Calcium hypochlorite (JD) - postponed to August 15

o Chlorine dioxide (JD) - postponed to August 15

o Hydrogen peroxide (JD) - postponed to August 15

o Ozone (JD) - postponed to August 15

o Phosphoric acid (JD) - postponed to August 15

o Sodium hypochlorite (JD) - postponed to August 15

o Vitamins & Minerals (TF) - postponed to August 15

o Ascorbic acid (TF). No annotation. Nutritional supplement/antioxidant. Reviewed as part 

of infant formula. There’s a 2012 TR for ascorbic acid and another TR for Vitamins and 

Minerals for aquaculture. There is a lot of recent background information and will not 

request a new TR.

o Calcium chloride (TF) - Will send document to the members prior to the next call. 

o Ferrous sulfate (TF) - postponed to August 15

o Nutrient vitamins and minerals (TF) - postponed to August 15

o Potassium chloride (TF) - postponed to August 15

o Potassium iodide (TF) - postponed to August 15

o Gases (JT) - postponed to August 15

o Carbon dioxide (JT) - postponed to August 15

o Ethylene (JT) - postponed to August 15

o Nitrogen (JT) - postponed to August 15

o Oxygen (JT) - postponed to August 15

• Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP - postponed to August 15

• BPA Update - postponed to August 15

• Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel - postponed to August 15

• Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF) - postponed to August 15

• Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

o Paracetic acid (JFo) - postponed to August 15

• Assign reviewers for sodium lactate and potassium lactate - postponed to August 15
• The meeting was adjourned

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule

July 1, 2014 1:00 ET

2017 Sunset TR determinations

Colors (MS) - postponed to July 8

Casing (MS) - postponed to July 8

Flavors (MS) - postponed to July 8

Fish Oils (MS) - postponed to July 8

Gums, thickening agents (ZS) - done

Preservatives, Thickening agents (Lecithin (ZS), Sulfur dioxide) - done

Leavening agents (HA) - done

Minerals (JT) - will complete on July 8

Sanitizers (JD) - postponed to July 8

Vitamins & Minerals (TF) - postponed to July 8

Gases (JT) - postponed to July 8

Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP - postponed

BPA Update - postponed 

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel - postponed 

Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF) - postponed 

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014) - postponed to July 8

Paracetic acid (JFo) –postponed to July 8

Activated charcoal (HA) - done

July 8, 2014 2:00 ET

2017 Sunset TR determinations

o Minerals (JT) - finish list. (Calcium hydroxide – continue discussion. Magnesium Sulfate, 

Magnesium carbonate, Magnesium chloride, Potassium acid tartrate, Potassium carbonate, 

Potassium citrate, Potassium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phosphates) - done

o Sanitizers (JD) - Acidified sodium chlorite, Calcium hypochlorite, Chlorine dioxide, Hydrogen 

peroxide, Ozone, Phosphoric acid, Sodium hypochlorite - postponed to July 15

o Vitamins & Minerals (TF) - Ascorbic acid, Calcium chloride, Ferrous sulfate, Nutrient 

vitamins and minerals, Potassium chloride, Potassium iodide - postponed to July 15

o Gases (JT) - Carbon dioxide, Ethylene, Nitrogen, Oxygen - postponed to July 15

Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP - postponed to July 15

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel - postponed to July 15

Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF) - postponed to July 15

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014) - postponed to July 15

o Paracetic acid (JFo)

Assign reviewers for sodium lactate and potassium lactate - postponed to July 15

July 15, 2014 1:00 ET

2017 Sunset TR determinations

o Colors (JR) 17 materials

o Casing (JR)

o Flavors (JR)

o Fish oils (ZS)
o Misc Ingredients (JD) - Celery powder, Chia (Salvia hispanica L.), Dillweed oil, Galangal, 

frozen, Lemongrass-frozen, Orange pulp, dried, Peppers (Chipotle chile), Turkish bay leaves

o Sanitizers (JD) - Acidified sodium chlorite, Calcium hypochlorite, Chlorine dioxide, Hydrogen 

peroxide, Ozone, Phosphoric acid, Sodium hypochlorite

o Alginic acid (TF)

o Vitamins & Minerals (TF) - Calcium chloride, Ferrous sulfate, Nutrient, vitamins and 

minerals, Potassium chloride, Potassium iodide

o Gases (JT) - Carbon dioxide, Ethylene, Nitrogen, Oxygen

o Enzymes (JFo) I think we may have skipped this one (I didn’t have it on the list for 

discussion)

Prioritize TRs and finalize them

Research priorities discussion

Volatile extractants

Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel

Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF)

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

Paracetic acid (JFo)

Assign reviewers for sodium lactate and potassium lactate

Aug 5, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss four 2015 Sunset proposals: Marsala, Sherry, Tragacanth and Gellan Gum

Research priorities finalization

Aug 19, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 2, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 16, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Fall 2014 Milestones Target date

NOSB Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2017 substances Jul 15, 2014

NOP - Complete tentative agenda Aug 7, 2014

NOSB - Fall 2014 proposals due to NOP Aug 27, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Sep 8, 2014

NOSB Subcommittees - submit tentative workplans to NOP Sept 11, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Sept 12, 2014

Public comment closes Oct 7, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call (last call before fall mtg) Oct 17, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Oct 13, 2014

Fall 2014 NOSB Meeting – Louisville, KY Oct 27 - Oct 31
2017 Sunsets (TR requests due to NOP July 15, 2014)

Substance

* Highlight = Multiple 

listings

* Greyed out = moved to 

table above as they are 

reviewed

Con

tact

TR New TR Rqust Misc notes Vote Meeting

Summary: 

Spr 2015 

Review:

Fall 2015

Acidified sodium chlorite JD 2008 SANITIZERS

Alginates ZS 1995 Y (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Alginic acid TF none

Ammonium bicarbonate HA 2004 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Ammonium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Arabic gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + carob 

bean, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Ascorbic acid TF 1995 N (07 08 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR 2010 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Beet juice extract color JR None COLORS

Bentonite JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Black currant juice color JR None COLORS

Black/Purple carrot juice 

color

JR None COLORS

Blueberry juice color JR None COLORS

Calcium carbonate JT 1995 N or Low priority 

(07 01 14) & (07 

08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium chloride TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium citrate JFo 1995 N (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Calcium hydroxide JT 1995 N (07 01 14) 

Maybe (07 08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Calcium phosphate 

dibasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

monobasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

tribasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Carbon dioxide JT 2006 GASES

Carnauba Wax ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Carob bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS
locust bean

Carrot juice color JR None COLORS

Casings JR

Celery powder JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Cherry juice color MS None COLORS

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Chokeberry—Aronia juice 

color

JR None COLORS

Citric acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Cornstarch (native) ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Dairy cultures JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) for 

anc substances

Diatomaceous earth JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Diglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with mono-)

DRYING

Dillweed oil JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Elderberry juice color JR None COLORS

Enzymes JFo 2011

Ethylene JT 1999 GASES

Ferrous sulfate TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Fish oil JR None

Flavors JR 2005

Fructooligosaccharides JFo 2006 Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Galangal, frozen JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS 2002 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Glycerin JR 2013 ? FILTERING AGENT

Grape juice color JR None COLORS

Grape skin extract color JR None COLORS

Guar gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, carob bean, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Hydrogen peroxide JD SANITIZERS

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Kaolin JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 
AGENTS

Lactic acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS 2009 N (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Locust bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

carob bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Magnesium carbonate JT 1996 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium chloride JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium stearate JR 1995 N (06 17 14) DRYING

Magnesium sulfate JT 2011 ? Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

MINERALS

Monoglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with di-)

DRYING

Nitrogen JT 1995 GASES

Nutrient vitamins and 

minerals

TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Orange pulp, dried JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Orange Shellac ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Oxygen JT 1995 GASES

Ozone JD 2002 SANITIZERS

Paprika color JR None COLORS

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

ZS 2010 ? (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Peppers (Chipotle chile) JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR 1996 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Phosphoric acid JD SANITIZERS

Potassium acid tartrate JT 1995 N (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium carbonate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium chloride TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium citrate JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium iodide TF 2011 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium phosphate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Pumpkin juice color MS None COLORS

Purple potato juice MS None COLORS

Red cabbage extract color MS None COLORS

Red radish extract color MS None COLORS

Saffron extract color MS None COLORS

Seaweed, Pacific kombu ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Silicon dioxide JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT Novem
ber 

2018 

sunset 

date, 

not 

2017

Sodium bicarbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium citrate JFo 1995 N (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Sodium hydroxide JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sodium hypochlorite JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Sodium phosphates JT 2001 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sulfur dioxide JD 2011 N (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Tocopherols TF 1995 N (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Turkish bay leaves JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Turmeric extract color MS None COLORS

Wakame seaweed 

(Undaria pinnatifida)

ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Whey protein 

concentrate

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14) 

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Wood rosin ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

Y. Done. Found Suff 06 03 

14

Xanthan gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Yeast JFo Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 2:00 pm ET

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Jean Richardson (JR), 

Jennifer Taylor (JT), Joe Dickson (JD)

Absent: Mac Stone (MS), Tracy Favre (TF)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR)

Work Plan

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

2011

TR

Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post-harvest handling (PHH) 

draft guidance is published. Draft PHH 

published 04 25 14.

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA ? Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. Addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14

Proposal

Fall 2014

Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting. 

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

Proposal 

Fall 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc returned to HS 

for further review. Supplemental TR 

rqstd 05 20 14. Waiting for petitioner 

response before proceeding with 

updated TR including additional 

questions from HS

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Triethyl Citrate (PDF) 205.605 JR Y Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14. TR in development 

(expected October 2014). 

Proposal 

Fall 2014

Sodium Lactate 205.605 ? Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition.

TBD

Potassium Lactate 205.605 ? Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition.

TBD

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 2014

Review: Fall 2014

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting
Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient.

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

Cas # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015
Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope

TR 01 12 14. Lmtd Scope TR 

sent to HS 06 11 14. TR 

sufficiency due 08 12 14

Summary: Fall 2014

Review: Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP July 2014) – in progress (see table below for others)

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic Yeast 

(PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP – Yeast, 

Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) NOSB 

Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

TR sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015
Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS Y TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: Fall

2015

Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS Y TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS Y TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. Sufficiency 

due July 2014. TR found sufficient 06 

03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary Substances ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances (Auxiliary/”other” 

ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update 

Spr 2014

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback

from NOP.

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from July 8, 2014

• 2017 Sunset TR determinations

o Colors (JR) 17 materials

o Casing (JR)

o Flavors (JR)

o Fish oils (ZS)

o Misc Ingredients (JD) – Celery powder, Chia (Salvia hispanica L.), Dillweed oil, Galangal, 

frozen, Lemongrass-frozen, Orange pulp, dried, Peppers (Chipotle chile), Turkish bay leaves

o Sanitizers (JD) – Acidified sodium chlorite, Calcium hypochlorite, Chlorine dioxide, 

Hydrogen peroxide, Ozone, Phosphoric acid, Sodium hypochlorite

o Alginic acid (TF)

o Vitamins & Minerals (TF) – Calcium chloride, Ferrous sulfate, Nutrient, vitamins and 

minerals, Potassium chloride, Potassium iodide

o Gases (JT) – Carbon dioxide, Ethylene, Nitrogen, Oxygen

o Enzymes (JFo) I think we may have skipped this one (I didn’t have it on the list for 

discussion)

• Prioritize TRs and finalize them 

• Research priorities discussion

• Discuss volatile extractants 

• Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP 

• Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel
• Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF)

• Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

o Paracetic acid (JFo)

• Assign reviewers for sodium lactate and potassium lactate

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from July 8, 2014 approved with no changes

• 2017 Sunset TR determinations

o Colors (JR). 17 materials. Non-organically produced agricultural product allowed in 

processing. Listed at 205.606 both as specific colors, and as a category of “colors” with the 

following annotation: Colors derived from agricultural products - Must not be produced 

using synthetic solvents and carrier systems or any artificial preservatives. The petitions on 

the individual substances include considerable amounts of confidential business 

information (CBI). For this review, the colors have been grouped into 3 bins (see below). 

The NOP suggested one TR instead of three, although the group feels that grouping the 

colors into three bins and delineating them could assist the TR contractor. The members 

agreed that it would be beneficial to request three limited scope TR’s to address issues of 

manufacturing process and ancillary substances, and to review and verify CAS numbers, or 

whether CAS numbers are appropriate. 

o TR 1. Anthocyanins: Chokeberry -aronia juice color; black currant juice color; 

blueberry juice color; cherry juice color; red cabbage extract color; elderberry 

juice color; grape juice color; grape skin extract color; red radish extract color. 

Water soluble, simple physical extraction?

o TR 2. Carotenoids: Carrot juice color; black/purple carrot juice color; saffron extract 

color. Oil used in extraction?

o TR 3. Betalains and others: Beet juice extract color; turmeric extract color; paprika 

extract color; pumpkin juice color; purple potato juice color. Mixed extraction 

methods and adjuvants used?

o Casings (JR). Non-organically produced agricultural product allowed in processing. Listed at 

205.606. Lead suggested no new TR for natural casings made from intestines. 

o Flavors (JR). Nonagricultural, nonorganic, nonsynthetic substances listed at 205.605(a) with 

the following annotation: Nonsynthetic sources only, and must not be produced using 

synthetic solvents and carrier systems or any artificial preservatives. Based on the fact that 

there is relatively recent information and the formulations are restricted by the annotation, 

no new TR is needed. The group discussed the possibility of splitting the flavors into two 

separate groups (agricultural listed at 205.606 and nonagricultural at 205.605), which 

would require a petition and regulatory change. Instead, the HS will add a plethora of 

questions for the first public posting. 

o Fish oils (ZS). The lead recommended a TR, since there has never been one done. The HS 

would like the following questions and comments addressed: 

o Are there other sources of fish oil aside from the one made in Peru in use in organic 

foods and if so, how are they manufactured and purified? 

o What environmental impacts are there from these other, non-Peruvian sources? 

o The petition mentions a 2007 voluntary standard from the Council of Responsible 

Nutrition (CRN) for limits on environmental contaminants such as dioxins and PCB's 

in fish oil. Has this changed from a voluntary to a mandatory standard, and if not,

are the other brands able to assure purity? 
o Since this is an area of active research, the NOSB requests an update on the most 

current research on plant-derived alternatives like flax and chia, which could be 

organically grown. How comparable are flax and chia to the type of Omega 3 in fish 

and algal oils? 

o Public information on safety assessments and environmental impacts, which are

critical.

o Misc Ingredients (JD). Celery powder, Chia (Salvia hispanica L.), Dillweed oil, Galangal, 

frozen, Lemongrass-frozen, Orange pulp - dried, Peppers (Chipotle chile), Turkish bay 

leaves. Each of these substances is listed on 205.606 and was voted on by the NOSB 

following the Harvey ruling’s requirement that conventional agricultural ingredients be 

specifically listed on 606. Previously, commercial availability determinations were made by 

individual certifiers. TRs were not requested for any of these materials. Given that these 

are all simple agricultural ingredients without ancillary substances or any level of complex 

processing, the lead does not recommend TRs. There are questions of essentiality and a 

need for listing; those questions should be addressed through targeted engagement with 

the affected sector during the sunset process, rather than through TRs. The NOP will 

forward a recent article on the topic of celery powder. 

o Sanitizers (JD). Acidified sodium chlorite, Calcium hypochlorite, Chlorine dioxide, Hydrogen 

peroxide, Ozone, Phosphoric acid, Sodium hypochlorite. All of these are essential sanitizers 

for control of hazardous microorganisms in organic food production. These materials are all 

widely used and well understood, and all have relatively recent and very thorough TRs, with 

two exceptions: Hydrogen Peroxide and Ozone. The TAP for hydrogen peroxide is old and 

the Crops Subcommittee has requested a new one. The lead reviewer could only locate a 

TAP for Ozone for Crops, not Handling. Chlorine materials have decent and recent TRs for 

crop and livestock uses which, while not directly focused on handling, support the overall 

understanding of these materials.

o Alginic acid (TF). A member noted that Alginic acid (205.605a) was combined with alginates 

(205.605b) in the 1995 TAP because they are closely related. Since Handling requested a 

new TR for alginates, combining them again is suggested. 

o Vitamins & Minerals (TF). A member noted that ancillary substances are involved and 

suggested requesting two separate TR's; one for ancillary substances in vitamins and one 

for ancillary substances in minerals, with vitamins being higher priority because there are 

more ancillary substances and more questions around what forms of vitamins are allowed. 

The HS requested that the NOP provide input. 

 Calcium chloride - listed at 205.605(a) Non-synthetics allowed, with no annotation. 

There was a 1995 TAP, and calcium chloride is ubiquitous in the industry. Used for 

brining and as a desiccant. The material is hygroscopic in nature, so therefore is 

also used to displace water in solution. No TR is recommended at this time.

 Ferrous sulfate - listed at 205.605(b) for iron enrichment or fortification of foods 

when required by regulation or recommended (independent organization). Ferrous 

Sulfate is used to treat nutritional anemia and is a component of Ready to Use 

Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) in its encapsulated form. New TR requested (to be 

combined with nutrient minerals).

 Nutrient vitamins and minerals - listed at 205.605(b) - Synthetics Allowed, in 

accordance with 21 CFR 104.20, Nutritional Quality Guidelines for Foods. There has

been a fair amount a controversy around these materials as there has been 

confusion regarding what is actually included in this generic list. It is unclear 

whether a TR for the grouped listing would benefit any decision making on sunset

review and the lead is seeking input from the other Subcommittee members. The 
NOP agreed that two TRs would be the best approach and will work on specific 

questions or information that would be useful to the department. 

 Potassium chloride - listed at 205.605(a) - non-synthetics allowed, with no 

annotation. Most of the listings on the NOP website relate to the prohibition of 

salts in Organic Crop Production, while discussing the allowance of Potassium 

Chloride. There has been no recent TR on the material. A 1995 TAP was provided 

by the NOP and will be posted to the website soon. The HS will request a limited 

scope TR for this material to determine usage.

 Potassium iodide - listed at 205.605(a) - Non-synthetics allowed, with no 

annotation. The lead noted that this material is also somewhat controversial, due 

to some confusion regarding its inclusion on the listing for Nutrient Vitamins and 

Minerals, but feels it is a result of where it’s listed rather than the material itself. 

Potassium iodide will be included in the TR for minerals.

 Tocopherols will be partially covered in the TR for vitamins. The group also 

questioned ancillary substances and whether or not the TR should include a 

request to address all its uses: as a preservative and as a vitamin. The NOP noted 

that the Livestock TR should supplement the Handling request. 

o Gases (JT). Carbon dioxide, Ethylene, Nitrogen, Oxygen. In the absence of the lead 

reviewer, members discussed this group of materials and indicated that there likely isn’t a 

need for TRs at this time. The HS Chair agreed.

o Enzymes (JFo). The TR from 2011 is very thorough except for ancillary substances, so no 

new TR is recommended.

o Lecithin - The members discussed the need for a limited scope TR. A member feels that 

ancillary substances are not an issue, but perhaps extractants are. 

• Prioritize TRs and finalize them - HS Chair will compile final list and forward to the NOP

• Research priorities discussion - deferred to August 5

• Discuss volatile extractants - deferred to August 5

• Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP - deferred to August 5

• Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel - deferred to August 5

• Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF) - deferred to August 5

• Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014) - deferred to August 5

o Paracetic acid (JFo)

• Assign reviewers for sodium lactate and potassium lactate - deferred to August 5

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule

July 8, 2014 2:00 ET

2017 Sunset TR determinations 

o Minerals (JT) - finish list. (Calcium hydroxide – continue discussion. Magnesium Sulfate, 

Magnesium carbonate, Magnesium chloride, Potassium acid tartrate, Potassium carbonate, 

Potassium citrate, Potassium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phosphates) - done

o Sanitizers (JD) - Acidified sodium chlorite, Calcium hypochlorite, Chlorine dioxide, Hydrogen 

peroxide, Ozone, Phosphoric acid, Sodium hypochlorite - postponed to July 15

o Vitamins & Minerals (TF) - Ascorbic acid, Calcium chloride, Ferrous sulfate, Nutrient 

vitamins and minerals, Potassium chloride, Potassium iodide - postponed to July 15

o Gases (JT) - Carbon dioxide, Ethylene, Nitrogen, Oxygen - postponed to July 15
Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP - postponed to July 15

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel - postponed to July 15

Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF) - postponed to July 15

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014) - postponed to July 15

o Paracetic acid (JFo)

Assign reviewers for sodium lactate and potassium lactate - postponed to July 15

July 15, 2014 1:00 ET (TF out of office)

2017 Sunset TR determinations

o Colors (JR) 17 materials

o Casing (JR)

o Flavors (JR)

o Fish oils (ZS)

o Misc Ingredients (JD) - Celery powder, Chia (Salvia hispanica L.), Dillweed oil, Galangal, 

frozen, Lemongrass-frozen, Orange pulp, dried, Peppers (Chipotle chile), Turkish bay leaves

o Sanitizers (JD) - Acidified sodium chlorite, Calcium hypochlorite, Chlorine dioxide, Hydrogen 

peroxide, Ozone, Phosphoric acid, Sodium hypochlorite

o Alginic acid (TF)

o Vitamins & Minerals (TF) - Calcium chloride, Ferrous sulfate, Nutrient, vitamins and 

minerals, Potassium chloride, Potassium iodide

o Gases (JT) - Carbon dioxide, Ethylene, Nitrogen, Oxygen

o Enzymes (JFo) I think we may have skipped this one (I didn’t have it on the list for 

discussion)

Prioritize TRs and finalize them

Research priorities discussion

Discuss volatile extractants

Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel

Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF)

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

Paracetic acid (JFo)

Assign reviewers for sodium lactate and potassium lactate

Aug 5, 2014 1:00 ET

Research priorities discussion/finalization

Discuss volatile extractants

Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Additives Panel

Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF)

Discuss four 2015 Sunset proposals: Marsala, Sherry, Tragacanth and Gellan Gum

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

Paracetic acid (JFo)

Assign reviewers for sodium lactate and potassium lactate

Aug 19, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 2, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 16, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 21, 2014 1:00 ET
Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Fall 2014 Milestones Target date

NOSB Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2017 substances Jul 15, 2014

NOP - Complete tentative agenda Aug 7, 2014

NOSB - Fall 2014 proposals due to NOP Aug 27, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Sep 8, 2014

NOSB Subcommittees - submit tentative workplans to NOP Sept 11, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Sept 12, 2014

Public comment closes Oct 7, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call (last call before fall mtg) Oct 17, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Oct 13, 2014

Fall 2014 NOSB Meeting – Louisville, KY Oct 27 - Oct 31
2017 Sunsets (TR requests due to NOP July 15, 2014)

Substance

* Highlight = Multiple 

listings

* Greyed out = moved to 

table above as they are 

reviewed

Con

tact

TR New TR Rqust Misc notes Vote Meeting

Summary: 

Spr 2015 

Review:

Fall 2015

Acidified sodium chlorite JD 2008 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Alginates ZS 1995 Y (07 01 14)

combined 

w/alginic acid

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Alginic acid TF none Y (07 15 14)

combined 

w/alginates

Ammonium bicarbonate HA 2004 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Ammonium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Arabic gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + carob 

bean, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Ascorbic acid TF 1995 N (07 08 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR 2010 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Beet juice extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Bentonite JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Black currant juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Black/Purple carrot juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Blueberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Calcium carbonate JT 1995 N or Low priority 

(07 01 14) & (07 

08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium chloride TF N (07 15 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium citrate JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Calcium hydroxide JT 1995 N (07 01 14) 

Maybe (07 08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Calcium phosphate 

dibasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

monobasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

tribasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Carbon dioxide JT 2006 GASES

Carnauba Wax ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS
Carob bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Carrot juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Casings JR N (07 15 14)

Celery powder JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Cherry juice color MS None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Chokeberry—Aronia juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Citric acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Cornstarch (native) ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Dairy cultures JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) for 

anc substances

Diatomaceous earth JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Diglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with mono-)

DRYING

Dillweed oil JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Elderberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Enzymes JFo 2011 N (07 15 14)

Ethylene JT 1999 GASES

Ferrous sulfate TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Fish oil JR None Y (07 15 14)

Flavors JR 2005 N (07 15 14)

Fructooligosaccharides JFo 2006 Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Galangal, frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS 2002 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Glycerin JR 2013 ? FILTERING AGENT

Grape juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Grape skin extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Guar gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, carob bean, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Hydrogen peroxide JD Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Inulin-oligofructose JFo None Y. As group (06 17 DAIRY ADDITIVES
enriched 14)

Kaolin JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Lactic acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS 2009 N (07 01 14)/(07 

15 14)

PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Locust bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

carob bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Magnesium carbonate JT 1996 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium chloride JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium stearate JR 1995 N (06 17 14) DRYING

Magnesium sulfate JT 2011 ? Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

MINERALS

Monoglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with di-)

DRYING

Nitrogen JT 1995 GASES

Nutrient vitamins and 

minerals

TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Orange pulp, dried JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Orange Shellac ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Oxygen JT GASES

Ozone JD 2002 Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Paprika color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

ZS 2010 ? (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Peppers (Chipotle chile) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR 1996 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Phosphoric acid JD N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Potassium acid tartrate JT 1995 N (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium carbonate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium chloride TF Y (07 15 14) Lmtd 

scope

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium citrate JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium iodide TF 2011 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS
Potassium phosphate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Pumpkin juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Purple potato juice JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red cabbage extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red radish extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Saffron extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Seaweed, Pacific kombu ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Silicon dioxide JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT Novem

ber 

2018 

sunset 

date, 

not 

2017

Sodium bicarbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium citrate JFo 1995 N (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Sodium hydroxide JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sodium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Sodium phosphates JT 2001 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sulfur dioxide JD 2011 N (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Tocopherols TF 1995 Y (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Turkish bay leaves JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Turmeric extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Wakame seaweed 

(Undaria pinnatifida)

ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Whey protein 

concentrate

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14) 

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Wood rosin ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

Y. Done. Found Suff 06 03 

14

Xanthan gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Yeast JFo Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes 

Tuesday, August 5, 2014 2:00 pm ET 

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Jean Richardson (JR), 

Joe Dickson (JD), Tracy Favre (TF), Mac Stone (MS), Jennifer Taylor (JT) 

Absent: none

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR)

Work Plan 

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

2011 

TR 

Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post-harvest handling (PHH) 

draft guidance is published. Draft PHH 

published 04 25 14.

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA ? Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. Addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14. 

Determine need for TR?

Proposal

Fall 2014

Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting. 

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

Proposal 

Fall 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether 

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc returned to HS 

for further review. Supplemental TR 

rqstd 05 20 14. Waiting for petitioner 

response before proceeding with 

updated TR

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Triethyl Citrate 205.605 JR Y Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14. TR in development 

(expected October 2014). 

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Sodium Lactate 205.605 HA Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September.

TBD

Potassium Lactate 205.605 HA Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September.

TBD

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 

2014 Review:

Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 

2014 Review:

Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 

2014 Review:

Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

Summary: Spr 

2014 Review:

Fall 2014
2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient. TR sent to HS 07 24 

14. Suffic due 08 27 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

Cas # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009. 

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015
L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope 

TR 01 12 14. Lmtd Scope TR 

sent to HS 06 11 14. TR 

sufficiency due 08 12 14. TR

found sufficient 08 05 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets §205.605(a) , §205.605(b) and 205.606 

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP – Yeast, 

Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) NOSB 

Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

 

 

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015
Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS Y TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS Y TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS Y TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. Sufficiency 

due July 2014. TR found sufficient 06 

03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Alginates/ Alginic 

acid

205.605(b)/

205.605(a)

ZS,T

F

1995 

TR

Y

Combined TR

Arabic gum, 

Carob bean gum, 

Guar gum, 

Locust bean gum

205.606 ZS 1995 Y 

Lmtd 

Scope

Gums. Combined TR

Colors 205.606 JR Y All colors (17 total)

Calcium citrate, 

Citric acid, 

Lactic acid, 

Sodium citrate

205.605(a)

205.605(b)

JFo 1995

Y

Food Acids + salts. 2 TRs: One for citric 

acid and its salts, and one for lactic acid 

and its salts. Look at ancillary 

substances

Dairy Additives 

Fructooligosaccharid

es, 

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched, 

Whey protein 

concentrate

205.606 JFo

Y

Dairy additives. Combined TR 

Dairy Cultures 205.605(a) JFo 1995

Y

TR for ancillary substances

Diglycerides, 

Monoglycerides

205.605(b) JR 1995

Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope combined 
Enzymes 205.605(a) JFo Y Lmtd 

scope

Ferrous sulfate, 

Nutrient vitamins 

and minerals, 

Potassium chloride, 

Potassium iodide

205.605(b), 

205.605(a)

TF Y One TR for vitamins

Calcium carbonate,

Calcium hydroxide, 

Magnesium carbnte, 

Magnesium chloride,

Magnesium sulfate, 

Potassium acid 

tartrate, 

Potassium carbonate, 

Potassium citrate, 

Potassium 

phosphate, 

Sodium hydroxide, 

Sodium phosphates

205.605(a), 

205.605(b)

JT Y Lmtd 

scope

One TR for minerals

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

205.606 ZS Y Lmtd 

scope

Fish oil 205.606 JR Y

Hydrogen peroxide 205.605(b) JD Y Sanitizers

Ozone 205.605(b) Sanitizers

Tocopherols 205.605(b) TF Y Lmtd 

Scope

Xanthan gum 205.605(b) ZS Y

Ammon bicarbonate, 

Ammon carbonate, 

Calcium phosphate 

(monobasic, dibasic, 

tribasic), 

Sodium bicarbonate, 

Sodium carbonate

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

HA Y Leavening agents
Carbon dioxide, 

Ethylene, 

Nitrogen, 

Oxygen

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

JT Y Gases

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary Substances ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances (Auxiliary/”other” 

ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update 

Spr 2014

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback 

from NOP.

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from July 15, 2014

• Discuss Research Priorities

• Ferric pyrophosphate petition rejection update

• Discuss Volatile Solvents 

• Discuss final 2016 Sunset Review Material (also review process and checklist to use)

o Paracetic Acid - JFo

• Appoint reviewers and discuss sodium lactate and potassium lactate

• Update on TSPP: Limited Scope TR sufficiency due August 12, 2014

• Discuss Glycerin draft proposal 

• Discuss Flavors

• Boiler panel suggestions and questions 

• Update on Microorganisms and revised TR sufficiency due 8/27/2014

• Whole Algal Flour - reject/or request a TR

• Schedule additional call?

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from July 15, 2014 approved with one correction (there was a limited scope TR requested for 

tocopherols)

• Research Priorities. The group discussed the possibility of adding two items to the Research 

Priorities list: alternatives to boiler water additives and alternatives for BPA. Since the Research 

Priorities are not typically sent to food processers or manufacturing/food technology groups, the 

topic of boiler chemicals might not be a good fit for research priorities. The NOP noted that flavors 

continue to be a complicated issue although a member noted that this is a topic best addressed by 

the organic community and not the research community. The group was asked to provide other 

suggestions before the proposal deadline. 

• Ferric pyrophosphate petition rejection update. The NOP notified the HS that the petition is 

ineligible since the substance is already permitted for iron fortification of food. 

• Discuss volatile solvents. This topic was introduced as part of the conversation about the definition 

of processing aids (tocopherols or lecithin) and whether solvents are categorically prohibited or 
not. The NOP described the interpretation of 205.270(c), which came up during the review of 

lecithin in 2010. Solvents may be part of the manufacturing of a 205.605 substance, and 

considered in the NOSB review of substances to list them at 205.605. They are not restricted in 

manufacture of non-organic agricultural substances on 205.606, unless specifically annotated. 

Hexane, however, cannot be used to extract organic lecithin. The NOSB will revisit this when 

lecithin comes up for review again. 

• Peracetic Acid (2016 Sunset). Paracetic Acid was added to the National List in 2006, although the 

material review occurred earlier. There was a 2000 TAP review. Material has broad uses in industry 

and is used in many different contexts, such as food contact, a water sanitizer, and as a foot or 

hand dip. Prior public comment indicated it had broad support, and was relisted in 2010 sans 

kerfuffle. The lead reviewer recommended relisting. 

• Sodium lactate and potassium lactate. These were petitioned in 2004, but not sent to NOSB for 

review because NOP determined they did not need to be on list. Recently the NOP reconsidered 

this and feels that they do need to be reviewed by the NOSB. Currently awaiting additional 

information or update from the petitioner. HA volunteered to be the lead reviewer for these two 

materials. 

• TSPP: The TR was found sufficient. The HS Chair will inform the NOP. The lead noted that the TR 

was very informative and included many alternatives to TSPP. The group discussed adding the 

following language to the posting about the potential for removal: “Based on information provided 

in the most recent TR about alternatives, the HS is considering removal of this substance from the 

National List. Please provide evidence to the contrary or in support of this.” Members discussed 

having a straw vote in Subcommittee for the public record. 

• Glycerin draft proposal - petition to remove. The lead reviewer revisited the previous document 

that was originally prepared for the spring 2014 meeting, and is recommending that this material 

NOT be removed. A member suggested changing the annotation to allow for natural flavors only. 

The group discussed the process for this. Since this is a petition to remove, the question is whether 

or not they can vote to not remove it then change the annotation, or if it has to be petitioned for an 

annotation change. Another member, in support of narrowing the usage via an annotation change, 

added that the usage in natural flavors is very narrow and will only affect a handful of certifiers, and 

that those certifiers will be able to adapt. The group also discussed the comments from OTA that 

were received at the spring 2014 NOSB meeting proposing 3 different annotations.. 

• Boiler panel suggestions and questions. The HS is now reconsidering the need for the Boiler Water 

Additives panel at the fall 2014 meeting and will discuss it further. 

• Update on Microorganisms and TR sufficiency. The TR was found sufficient. The members discussed 

what and how to present the summary at the fall 2014 Board meeting since the information 

regarding ancillary substances is very complex. 

• Whole Algal Flour. Postponed to next call.

• Schedule additional call. The HS will add a call on August 20. 

• The meeting was adjourned 

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule

July 15, 2014 1:00 ET (TF out of office)

2017 Sunset TR determinations

o Colors (JR) 17 materials

o Casing (JR) 

o Flavors (JR)
o Fish oils (ZS)

o Misc Ingredients (JD) - Celery powder, Chia (Salvia hispanica L.), Dillweed oil, Galangal, 

frozen, Lemongrass-frozen, Orange pulp, dried, Peppers (Chipotle chile), Turkish bay leaves

o Sanitizers (JD) - Acidified sodium chlorite, Calcium hypochlorite, Chlorine dioxide, Hydrogen 

peroxide, Ozone, Phosphoric acid, Sodium hypochlorite 

o Alginic acid (TF)

o Vitamins & Minerals (TF) - Calcium chloride, Ferrous sulfate, Nutrient vitamins and 

minerals, Potassium chloride, Potassium iodide

o Gases (JT) - Carbon dioxide, Ethylene, Nitrogen, Oxygen

o Enzymes (JFo) I think we may have skipped this one (I didn’t have it on the list for 

discussion)

Prioritize TRs and finalize them 

Research priorities discussion

Discuss volatile extractants 

Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP 

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Panel

Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF)

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

Paracetic acid (JFo)

Assign reviewers for sodium lactate and potassium lactate

Aug 5, 2014 1:00 ET

Research priorities discussion/finalization

Discuss volatile extractants

Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Additives Panel

Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF)

Discuss four 2015 Sunset proposals: Marsala, Sherry, Tragacanth and Gellan Gum

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

Paracetic acid (JFo)

Assign reviewers for sodium lactate and potassium lactate

Aug 19, 2014 1:00 ET

Whole Algal Flour

Revisit Tocopherols to see if they will be covered in the TR for Crops?

Aug 20, 2014 1:00 ET. Additional call 

Sep 2, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 16, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Fall 2014 Milestones Target date

NOSB Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2017 substances Jul 15, 2014

NOP - Complete tentative agenda Aug 7, 2014

NOSB - Fall 2014 proposals due to NOP Aug 27, 2014
NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Sep 8, 2014

NOSB Subcommittees - submit tentative workplans to NOP Sept 11, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Sept 12, 2014

Public comment closes Oct 7, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call (last call before fall mtg) Oct 17, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Oct 13, 2014

Fall 2014 NOSB Meeting – Louisville, KY Oct 27 - Oct 31
2017 Sunsets (TR requests due to NOP July 15, 2014)

Substance

* Highlight = Multiple 

listings

* Greyed out = moved to 

table above as they are 

reviewed

Con

tact

TR New TR Rqust Misc notes Vote Meeting

Summary: 

Spr 2015 

Review:

Fall 2015

Acidified sodium chlorite JD 2008 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Alginates ZS 1995 Y (07 01 14) 

combined 

w/alginic acid

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Alginic acid TF none Y (07 15 14) 

combined 

w/alginates

Ammonium bicarbonate HA 2004 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Ammonium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Arabic gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + carob 

bean, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Ascorbic acid TF 1995 N (07 08 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR 2010 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Beet juice extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Bentonite JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Black currant juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Black/Purple carrot juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Blueberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Calcium carbonate JT 1995 N or Low priority 

(07 01 14) & (07 

08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium chloride TF Y (07 15 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium citrate JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Calcium hydroxide JT 1995 N (07 01 14) 

Maybe (07 08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Calcium phosphate 

dibasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

monobasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

tribasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Carbon dioxide JT 2006 GASES
Carnauba Wax ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Carob bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Carrot juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Casings JR N (07 15 14)

Celery powder JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Cherry juice color MS None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Chokeberry—Aronia juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Citric acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Cornstarch (native) ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Dairy cultures JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) for 

anc substances

Diatomaceous earth JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Diglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with mono-)

DRYING

Dillweed oil JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Elderberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Enzymes JFo 2011 N (07 15 14)

Ethylene JT 1999 GASES

Ferrous sulfate TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Fish oil JR None Y (07 15 14)

Flavors JR 2005 N (07 15 14)

Fructooligosaccharides JFo 2006 Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Galangal, frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS 2002 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Glycerin JR 2013 ? FILTERING AGENT

Grape juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Grape skin extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Guar gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, carob bean, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS
Hydrogen peroxide JD Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Kaolin JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Lactic acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS 2009 N (07 01 14)/(07 

15 14)

PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Locust bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

carob bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Magnesium carbonate JT 1996 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium chloride JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium stearate JR 1995 N (06 17 14) DRYING

Magnesium sulfate JT 2011 ? Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

MINERALS

Monoglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with di-)

DRYING

Nitrogen JT 1995 GASES

Nutrient vitamins and 

minerals

TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Orange pulp, dried JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Orange Shellac ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Oxygen JT GASES

Ozone JD 2002 Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Paprika color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

ZS 2010 ? (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Peppers (Chipotle chile) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR 1996 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Phosphoric acid JD N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Potassium acid tartrate JT 1995 N (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium carbonate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium chloride TF Y (07 15 14) Lmtd 

scope

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium citrate JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium iodide TF 2011 Y (07 15 14) One VITAMINS & MINERALS
for vit/one for 

mins

Potassium phosphate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Pumpkin juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Purple potato juice JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red cabbage extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red radish extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Saffron extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Seaweed, Pacific kombu ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Silicon dioxide JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT Novem

ber 

2018 

sunset 

date, 

not 

2017

Sodium bicarbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium citrate JFo 1995 N (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Sodium hydroxide JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sodium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Sodium phosphates JT 2001 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sulfur dioxide JD 2011 N (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Tocopherols TF 1995 Y (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Turkish bay leaves JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Turmeric extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Wakame seaweed 

(Undaria pinnatifida)

ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Whey protein 

concentrate

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14) 

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Wood rosin ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

Y. Done. Found Suff 06 03 

14

Xanthan gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Yeast JFo Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes 

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 2:00 pm ET 

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Tracy Favre (TF), Joe 

Dickson (JD), Mac Stone (MS) 

Absent: Jean Richardson (JR), Jennifer Taylor (JT)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR)

Work Plan 

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

2011 

TR 

Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post-harvest handling (PHH) 

draft guidance is published. Draft PHH 

published 04 25 14.

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA No Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. Addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14. 

No new TR will be requested

08 19 14 Proposal

Fall 2014

Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting. 

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

08 20 14 Proposal 

Fall 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether 

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc returned to HS 

for further review. Supplemental TR 

rqstd 05 20 14. Waiting for petitioner 

response before proceeding with 

updated TR

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Triethyl Citrate 205.605 JR Y Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14. TR in development 

(expected October 2014). 

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Sodium Lactate 205.605 HA Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September.

TBD

Potassium Lactate 205.605 HA Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September.

TBD

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review:

Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review:

Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review:

Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review:

Fall 2014
2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

No new questions

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient. TR sent to HS 07 24 

14. Suffic due 08 27 14. TR 

found sufficient 

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Add questions for posting.

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

No new questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAS # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015
L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope 

TR 01 12 14. Lmtd Scope TR 

sent to HS 06 11 14. TR 

sufficiency due 08 12 14. TR

found sufficient 08 05 14

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets §205.605(a) , §205.605(b) and 205.606 

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995TAP – Yeast, 

Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) NOSB 

Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

 

 

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015
Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS Y TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS Y TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS Y TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. Sufficiency 

due July 2014. TR found sufficient 06 

03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Alginates/ Alginic 

acid

205.605(b)/

205.605(a)

ZS,T

F

1995 

TR

Y

Combined TR

Arabic gum, 

Carob bean gum, 

Guar gum, 

Locust bean gum

205.606 ZS 1995 Y 

Lmtd 

Scope

Gums. Combined TR

Colors 205.606 JR Y All colors (17 total)

Calcium citrate, 

Citric acid, 

Lactic acid, 

Sodium citrate

205.605(a)

205.605(b)

JFo 1995

Y

Food Acids + salts. 2 TRs: One for citric 

acid and its salts, and one for lactic acid 

and its salts. Look at ancillary 

substances

Dairy Additives 

Fructooligosaccharid

es, 

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched, 

Whey protein 

concentrate

205.606 JFo

Y

Dairy additives. Combined TR 

Dairy Cultures 205.605(a) JFo 1995

Y

TR for ancillary substances

Diglycerides, 

Monoglycerides

205.605(b) JR 1995

Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope combined 
Enzymes 205.605(a) JFo Y Lmtd 

scope

Ferrous sulfate, 

Nutrient vitamins 

and minerals, 

Potassium chloride, 

Potassium iodide

205.605(b), 

205.605(a)

TF Y One TR for vitamins

Calcium carbonate,

Calcium hydroxide, 

Magnesium carbnte, 

Magnesium chloride,

Magnesium sulfate, 

Potassium acid 

tartrate, 

Potassium carbonate, 

Potassium citrate, 

Potassium 

phosphate, 

Sodium hydroxide, 

Sodium phosphates

205.605(a), 

205.605(b)

JT Y Lmtd 

scope

One TR for minerals

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

205.606 ZS Y Lmtd 

scope

Fish oil 205.606 JR Y

Hydrogen peroxide 205.605(b) JD Y Sanitizers

Ozone 205.605(b) Sanitizers

Tocopherols 205.605(b) TF Y Lmtd 

Scope

Xanthan gum 205.605(b) ZS Y

Ammon bicarbonate, 

Ammon carbonate, 

Calcium phosphate 

(monobasic, dibasic, 

tribasic), 

Sodium bicarbonate, 

Sodium carbonate

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

HA Y Leavening agents
Carbon dioxide, 

Ethylene, 

Nitrogen, 

Oxygen

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

JT Y Gases

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary Substances ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances (Auxiliary/”other” 

ingredients) (PDF)

Brief Update 

Spr 2014

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback 

from NOP.

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from August 5, 2014

• Revisit Tocopherols to see if they will be covered in the TR for Crops.

• Whole Algal Flour 

• Discuss Glycerin and how to move ahead.

• Discuss the 4 Sunset 2015 Materials and the 2nd Checklist (latest version) for posting. Discussion 

and vote.

• Discuss decisions on: Gibberellic Acid, Triethyl Citrate, PGME, Ammonium Hydroxide

• Discuss the 10 Sunset 2016 Materials and the 1st Checklist for posting. Discussion and decision on 

questions to pose in this posting. 

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from August 5, 2014 approved with no changes

• Tocopherols. Preservative with ancillaries, so perhaps the group will request a limited scope TR. 

• Whole Algal Flour. The group discussed how to proceed given that the petition contained a 

tremendous amount of CBI and most of text was redacted. Additionally, the new CBI policy will be 

in place soon. The HS feels that because they cannot conduct a thorough review that they will

reject this petition. The reviewer noted that the substance is used to replace organic ingredients 

and there appear to be alternatives. The HS also requested more information from the petitioner, 

which was provided, but also includes redacted CBI information. . The Chair proceeded to a vote on 

Whole Algal Flour.

Motion to classify Whole Algal Flour as petitioned as non-synthetic

Motion by: HA

Seconded: JFo

Yes: 0 No: 0 Abstain: 6 Absent: 2 Recuse: 0

Motion to list Whole Algal Flour at 205.606 

Motion by: HA
Seconded: JFo

Yes: 0 No: 6 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 Recusals: 0

• Discuss Glycerin and petition to remove. The lead reviewer circulated a revised proposal and the

group discussed how best to proceed. Public comments from various stakeholders, including OTA, 

were complex and the group discussed the clearest way to list this material. A member suggested 

listing glycerin at 206.606 until the question of commercial availability is settled. All members

present were in support of the petition to remove from 205.605, and the idea of adding it to 

205.606. NOP indicated that the group could do that without having to petition to have it added 

because this material is not a Sunset Review. Adding glycerin to 205.606 adds a restriction and 

incentive to the processors to manufacture organic glycerin. The lead will edit the proposal and the 

group will vote tomorrow. 

• Discuss the 4 Sunset 2015 Materials and the 2nd Checklist (latest version) for posting. The group 

discussed the standard language that the Subcommittee will add to each of the 2015 sunset 

materials proposals regarding the motion to remove, and whether or not this was a change to what 

was published in the FR notice about the new sunset process. The HS Chair noted that this is not a 

change but feels that it just adds clarity. The group will vote on these materials during tomorrows 

call.

The following items were deferred to the next call, August 20. 

• Discuss the 10 Sunset 2016 Materials and the 1st Checklist for posting. 

o Peracetic Acid – TAP is from 1999 and is fairly complete. Past discussions recognize that it is 

a preferable alternative to chlorine, widespread use. Sunset 2016. No additional questions 

are needed, so the group will post the summary only. 

o TSPP

o Microorganisms

• Discuss decisions on the following:

o Gibberellic Acid - postpone until Draft Guidance is finalized

o Triethyl Citrate - -TR is in progress. PGME - The HS is waiting for a response from the 

petitioner, after which they will determine if they should request a Limited Scope TR. 

o Ammonium Hydroxide - Postponing until spring to get more information about the 3 boiler 

"amines". Additionally the HS would like to move the Boiler Panel discussion until the 

spring meeting. 

• The meeting was recessed

August 20, 2014 - The HS meeting was reconvened. 

• Discuss the 4 Sunset 2015 Materials and the 2nd Checklist (latest version) for posting. 

o Tragacanth and Gellen Gum. The lead noted that the NOSB didn’t receive much feedback 

from the public. The group edited some minor language and discussed ancillary substances. 

Members also discussed the boilerplate paragraph about the motion to remove and the 

possibility of adding language about their true intention regarding the material. A member 

suggested the addition of clarifying language stating that the Subcommittee doesn’t 

necessarily think the material is incompatible, but that they are voting in this manner to 

accommodate the new sunset process. The NOP provided instructions about motioning to 

remove all Sunset Materials, regardless of the actual intent, in order for the material to be 
put forth to the full Board for a vote. JD will add the appropriate OFPA criteria for removal. 

The group moved to a vote.

Motion to remove Gellen Gum from 205.605

Motion by: JD

Seconded by: JFo

Discussion: No additional disc

Yes: 0 No: 6 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 Recuse: 0 

Motion to remove Tragacanth from 205.605

Motion by: JD

Seconded by: HA 

Discussion: no additional discussion

Yes: 0 No: 6 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 Recuse: 0 

o Sherry/Marsala. The HS received few public comments during the first posting for these 

materials. There appears to be little need or demand and there are organic alternatives. 

The lead reviewer will write a summary paragraph stating the Subcommittee

determination, based on availability of alternatives. The group moved to a vote. 

Motion to remove Sherry from 205.606

Motion by: Tracy Favre

Seconded by: Zea Sonnabend

Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Recuse: 0 Absent: 2

Motion to remove Marsala from 205.606

Motion by: Tracy Favre

Seconded by: Zea Sonnabend

Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Recuse: 0 Absent: 2

• Glycerin: The latest iteration of the proposal was circulated prior to the call and the group dicussed 

the various options. One idea considered moving glycerin from 205.605 to 205.606, but members 

felt that this might unintentionally restrict usage. The NOP noted that if the Subcommittee places it 

on 205.606, handlers will still be able to use organic glycerin that is made from hydrolysis of organic 

fats and oils, and this can still be certified. The NOP suggested a motion to classify as agricultural, if 

the NOSB wants to add it to 205.606. Then they could describe in the narrative which forms are 

agricultural. A member noted that if glycerin is on 205.606 it will specify that the only kinds that can 

be used are organic or agricultural non-organic. If it is also listed at 205.605, then non-agricultural

synthetic forms could be used when organic is not available. The group discussed the implications

of placing it on both sections. TF will add language to the summary and revise checklist. The HS will 

vote via email. ABS Note: Vote completed 08 25 14 via email.

Motion to classify glycerin produced through microbial fermentation, which is not the only 

source, as agricultural

Motion by: TF

Seconded by: HA
Discussion: No additional discussion

Yes: 7 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 Recuse: 0

Motion to add glycerin to 205.606

Motion by: TF

Seconded by: HA

Discussion: No additional discussion 

Yes: 7 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 Recuse: 0

Motion to remove glycerin produced by hydrolysis of fats and oils from 205.605(b)

Motion by: TF

Seconded by: HA

Discussion: No additional discussion

Yes: 7 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 Recuse: 0

• TSPP. The Subcommittee compiled some questions for posting and added language about their 

intention, which is to remove this substance from the list. 

• Microorganisms. The group briefly discussed the document and the chart that the lead reviewer 

compiled. The lead noted the addition of some materials as ancillary substances such as corn flour, 

milk, autolyzed yeasts and inulin, and discussed whether or not to include those ancillaries used in

yeast or enzymes. It was decided that these will be reviewed separately under their individual

sunset listings. 

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule

Aug 5, 2014 1:00 ET

Research priorities discussion/finalization

Discuss volatile extractants

Status on Limited Scope TR for TSPP 

Discuss potential panelists for Boiler Additives Panel

Discuss Glycerin draft proposal (TF) 

Discuss four 2015 Sunset proposals: Marsala, Sherry, Tragacanth and Gellan Gum

Discuss 2016 Sunset materials for first posting (fall 2014)

Paracetic acid (JFo)

Assign reviewers for sodium lactate and potassium lactate

Aug 19, 2014 1:00 ET

Whole Algal Flour

Revisit Tocopherols to see if they will be covered in the TR for Crops?

Aug 20, 2014 1:00 ET. Additional call 

Sep 2, 2014 1:00 ET

Sep 16, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Oct 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET
Fall 2014 Milestones Target date

NOSB Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2017 substances Jul 15, 2014

NOP - Complete tentative agenda Aug 7, 2014

NOSB - Fall 2014 proposals due to NOP Aug 27, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Sep 8, 2014

NOSB Subcommittees - submit tentative workplans to NOP Sept 11, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Sept 12, 2014

Public comment closes Oct 7, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call (last call before fall mtg) Oct 17, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Oct 13, 2014

Fall 2014 NOSB Meeting – Louisville, KY Oct 27 - Oct 31
2017 Sunsets (TR requests due to NOP July 15, 2014)

Substance

* Highlight = Multiple 

listings

* Greyed out = moved to 

table above as they are 

reviewed

Con

tact

TR New TR Rqust Misc notes Vote Meeting

Summary: 

Spr 2015 

Review:

Fall 2015

Acidified sodium chlorite JD 2008 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Alginates ZS 1995 Y (07 01 14) 

combined 

w/alginic acid

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Alginic acid TF none Y (07 15 14) 

combined 

w/alginates

Ammonium bicarbonate HA 2004 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Ammonium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Arabic gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + carob 

bean, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Ascorbic acid TF 1995 N (07 08 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR 2010 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Beet juice extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Bentonite JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Black currant juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Black/Purple carrot juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Blueberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Calcium carbonate JT 1995 N or Low priority 

(07 01 14) & (07 

08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium chloride TF Y (07 15 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium citrate JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Calcium hydroxide JT 1995 N (07 01 14) 

Maybe (07 08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Calcium phosphate 

dibasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

monobasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

tribasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Carbon dioxide JT 2006 GASES
Carnauba Wax ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Carob bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Carrot juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Casings JR N (07 15 14)

Celery powder JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Cherry juice color MS None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Chokeberry—Aronia juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Citric acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Cornstarch (native) ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Dairy cultures JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) for 

anc substances

Diatomaceous earth JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Diglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with mono-)

DRYING

Dillweed oil JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Elderberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Enzymes JFo 2011 N (07 15 14)

Ethylene JT 1999 GASES

Ferrous sulfate TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Fish oil JR None Y (07 15 14)

Flavors JR 2005 N (07 15 14)

Fructooligosaccharides JFo 2006 Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Galangal, frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS 2002 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Glycerin JR 2013 ? FILTERING AGENT

Grape juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Grape skin extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Guar gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, carob bean, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS
Hydrogen peroxide JD Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Kaolin JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Lactic acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS 2009 N (07 01 14)/(07 

15 14)

PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Locust bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

carob bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Magnesium carbonate JT 1996 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium chloride JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium stearate JR 1995 N (06 17 14) DRYING

Magnesium sulfate JT 2011 ? Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

MINERALS

Monoglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with di-)

DRYING

Nitrogen JT 1995 GASES

Nutrient vitamins and 

minerals

TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Orange pulp, dried JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Orange Shellac ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Oxygen JT GASES

Ozone JD 2002 Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Paprika color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

ZS 2010 ? (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Peppers (Chipotle chile) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR 1996 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Phosphoric acid JD N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Potassium acid tartrate JT 1995 N (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium carbonate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium chloride TF Y (07 15 14) Lmtd 

scope

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium citrate JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium iodide TF 2011 Y (07 15 14) One VITAMINS & MINERALS
for vit/one for 

mins

Potassium phosphate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Pumpkin juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Purple potato juice JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red cabbage extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red radish extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Saffron extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Seaweed, Pacific kombu ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Silicon dioxide JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT Novem

ber 

2018 

sunset 

date, 

not 

2017

Sodium bicarbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium citrate JFo 1995 N (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Sodium hydroxide JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sodium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Sodium phosphates JT 2001 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sulfur dioxide JD 2011 N (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Tocopherols TF 1995 Y (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Turkish bay leaves JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Turmeric extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Wakame seaweed 

(Undaria pinnatifida)

ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Whey protein 

concentrate

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14) 

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Wood rosin ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

Y. Done. Found Suff 06 03 

14

Xanthan gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Yeast JFo Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes 

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 2:00 pm ET 

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Tracy Favre (TF), Joe Dickson (JD), Jean Richardson 

(JR), Mac Stone (MS), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo)

Absent: Jennifer Taylor (JT) 

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR)

Work Plan 

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

2011 

TR 

Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post-harvest handling (PHH) 

draft guidance is published. Draft PHH 

published 04 25 14.

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA N Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition 

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. Addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14. 

No TR will be requested

08 19 14 Proposal

Fall 2014

Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting. 

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

08 20 14 Proposal 

Fall 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether 

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc returned to HS 

for further review. Supplemental TR 

rqstd 05 20 14. Waiting for petitioner 

response before proceeding with 

updated TR. No response so HS will 

request Limtd Scope TR 09 02 14.

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Triethyl Citrate 205.605 JR Y Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14. TR in development 

(expected October 2014). 

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Sodium Lactate 205.605 HA Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September.

TBD

Potassium Lactate 205.605 HA Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September.

TBD

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review:

Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review:

Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review:

Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review:

Fall 2014
2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

No new questions

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient. TR sent to HS 07 24 

14. Suffic due 08 27 14. TR 

found sufficient 

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Add questions for posting.

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

No new questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAS # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015
L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope 

TR 01 12 14. Lmtd Scope TR 

sent to HS 06 11 14. TR 

sufficiency due 08 12 14. TR

found sufficient 08 05 14

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests (see table below)

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary Substances ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances (Auxiliary/”other” 

ingredients) (PDF)

Fall 2014 (part 

of 

Microorganis

ms discussion)

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback 

from NOP.

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from August 19, 2014

• Update on: 

o PGME - Petitioner response and TR determination

o Triethly Citrate

o BPA

o Sodium and Potassium Lactate (discuss next steps)

• Discuss Post Harvest Document

• Discuss ancillary substances and micro-organisms.

• Lay out a strategy for our next call or two 

• Adjourn
Discussion

• Approval of the notes from August 19 was deferred to the next call. The NOP noted that there was 

a discussion on the last call about adding language to two proposals (Tragacanth and Gellen Gum) 

and the notes seemed to contradict what was actually submitted in the proposal. The HS had 

discussed adding boiler plate language regarding the motions to remove, and not adding additional 

clarifying language, but the additional clarifying language was added to the final proposals that 

were submitted. The notes of August 19 have been adjusted to reflect the correction. MA will also 

move the table with the 2017 Sunset materials to the end of the document.

• Update: 

o PGME - There has been no response from the petitioner, so the NOP suggested requesting 

a supplement to the TR. HA will send note about the updated questions. 

o Triethly Citrate. TR is in development and is expected in October.

o BPA - no update

o Sodium and Potassium Lactate (discuss next steps). The petitioner did not respond to the 

request for updated information, so as per the NOP memo, a TR will be requested based on 

the original petition. The lead reviewer supported this approach, and suggested a 

combined TR.

• Discuss Post Harvest Document - The HS Chair will forward the post-harvest handling guidance to 

the group and asked that everyone review it in preparation for a discussion on the next call.

• Discuss ancillary substances and micro-organisms. The NOP did not contract three of the TRs that 

the HS had requested: Pectin, enzymes, and dairy cultures. The lead reviewer noted that the 

requests were for Limited Scope TRs to answer questions about ancillary substances and were not 

for full TRs. She added that because there is a lack of information about enzymes the HS needs to 

insist that they get a TR for ancillary substances in enzymes. The NOP invited the group to write an 

email to the National List Manager (LB) regarding their request for TRs 

• Schedule for next call or two. The Chair listed the remaining items on the workplan and the 

members discussed scheduling them for the next four calls leading up to the fall meeting. A 

member noted that the September 16 call might not be necessary, as they will not yet have public 

comment to review. The NOSB Chair noted that when the HS begins the 2017 sunset reviews, they 

will likely need to increase the frequency of calls. The group also discussed the transition of sunset 

reviews to the new Board members who will begin their term in January 2015. Members were 

supportive of the idea of allowing the new members to listen in on calls prior to the beginning of 

their official term, although they cannot participate or vote. MA will leave the September 16 call 

meeting on the calendar until next week and the HS Chair will make the determination about 

whether or not to cancel.

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule

Aug 20, 2014 1:00 ET. Additional call 

Sep 2, 2014 1:00 ET

Feedback on ancillary substances

Prep for 2016 materials

Discuss transition for 2015 new members

Sep 16, 2014 1:00 ET - May cancel meeting if not needed
Boiler water additives panel discussion

Oct 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Review public comment

Oct 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Review public comment

Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Fall 2014 Milestones Target date

NOSB Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2017 substances Jul 15, 2014

NOP - Complete tentative agenda Aug 7, 2014

NOSB - Fall 2014 proposals due to NOP Aug 27, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Sep 8, 2014

NOSB Subcommittees - submit tentative workplans to NOP Sept 11, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Sept 12, 2014

Public comment closes Oct 7, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call (last call before fall mtg) Oct 17, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Oct 13, 2014

Fall 2014 NOSB Meeting – Louisville, KY Oct 27 - Oct 31
2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests

Name National 

List §

Con

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995 TAP – Yeast, 

Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) NOSB 

Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

 

 

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS Y TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS Y TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS Y TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. Sufficiency 

due July 2014. TR found sufficient 06 

03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Alginates/ Alginic 

acid

205.605(b)/

205.605(a)

ZS,T

F

1995 

TR

Y

Combined TR
Arabic gum, 

Carob bean gum, 

Guar gum, 

Locust bean gum

205.606 ZS 1995 Y 

Lmtd 

Scope

Gums. Combined TR

Colors 205.606 JR Y All colors (17 total)

Calcium citrate, 

Citric acid, 

Lactic acid, 

Sodium citrate

205.605(a)

205.605(b)

JFo 1995

Y

Food Acids + salts. 2 TRs: One for citric 

acid and its salts, and one for lactic acid 

and its salts. Look at ancillary 

substances

Dairy Additives 

Fructooligosaccharid

es, 

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched, 

Whey protein 

concentrate

205.606 JFo

Y

Dairy additives. Combined TR 

Dairy Cultures 205.605(a) JFo 1995

Y

TR for ancillary substances

Diglycerides, 

Monoglycerides

205.605(b) JR 1995

Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope combined 

Enzymes 205.605(a) JFo Y Lmtd 

scope

Ferrous sulfate, 

Nutrient vitamins 

and minerals, 

Potassium chloride, 

Potassium iodide

205.605(b), 

205.605(a)

TF Y One TR for vitamins
Calcium carbonate,

Calcium hydroxide, 

Magnesium 

carbonate, 

Magnesium chloride,

Magnesium sulfate, 

Potassium acid 

tartrate, 

Potassium carbonate, 

Potassium citrate, 

Potassium 

phosphate, 

Sodium hydroxide, 

Sodium phosphates

205.605(a), 

205.605(b)

JT Y Lmtd 

scope

One TR for minerals

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

205.606 ZS Y Lmtd 

scope

Fish oil 205.606 JR Y

Hydrogen peroxide 205.605(b) JD Y Sanitizers

Ozone 205.605(b) Sanitizers

Tocopherols 205.605(b) TF Y Lmtd 

Scope

Xanthan gum 205.605(b) ZS Y

Ammon bicarbonate, 

Ammon carbonate, 

Calcium phosphate 

(monobasic, dibasic, 

tribasic), 

Sodium bicarbonate, 

Sodium carbonate

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

HA Y Leavening agents

Carbon dioxide, 

Ethylene, 

Nitrogen, 

Oxygen

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

JT Y Gases
2017 Sunsets No TRs

Substance

* Highlight = Multiple 

listings

* Greyed out = moved to 

table above as they are 

reviewed

Con

tact

TR New TR Rqust Misc notes Vote Meeting

Summary: 

Spr 2015 

Review:

Fall 2015

Acidified sodium chlorite JD 2008 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Alginates ZS 1995 Y (07 01 14) 

combined 

w/alginic acid

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Alginic acid TF none Y (07 15 14) 

combined 

w/alginates

Ammonium bicarbonate HA 2004 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Ammonium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Arabic gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + carob 

bean, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Ascorbic acid TF 1995 N (07 08 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR 2010 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Beet juice extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Bentonite JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Black currant juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Black/Purple carrot juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Blueberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Calcium carbonate JT 1995 N or Low priority 

(07 01 14) & (07 

08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium chloride TF Y (07 15 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium citrate JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Calcium hydroxide JT 1995 N (07 01 14) 

Maybe (07 08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Calcium phosphate 

dibasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

monobasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

tribasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Carbon dioxide JT 2006 GASES
Carnauba Wax ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Carob bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Carrot juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Casings JR N (07 15 14)

Celery powder JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Cherry juice color MS None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Chokeberry—Aronia juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Citric acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Cornstarch (native) ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Dairy cultures JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) for 

anc substances

Diatomaceous earth JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Diglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with mono-)

DRYING

Dillweed oil JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Elderberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Enzymes JFo 2011 N (07 15 14)

Ethylene JT 1999 GASES

Ferrous sulfate TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Fish oil JR None Y (07 15 14)

Flavors JR 2005 N (07 15 14)

Fructooligosaccharides JFo 2006 Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Galangal, frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS 2002 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Glycerin JR 2013 ? FILTERING AGENT

Grape juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Grape skin extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Guar gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, carob bean, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS
Hydrogen peroxide JD Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Kaolin JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Lactic acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS 2009 N (07 01 14)/(07 

15 14)

PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Locust bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

carob bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Magnesium carbonate JT 1996 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium chloride JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium stearate JR 1995 N (06 17 14) DRYING

Magnesium sulfate JT 2011 ? Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

MINERALS

Monoglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with di-)

DRYING

Nitrogen JT 1995 GASES

Nutrient vitamins and 

minerals

TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Orange pulp, dried JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Orange Shellac ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Oxygen JT GASES

Ozone JD 2002 Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Paprika color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

ZS 2010 ? (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Peppers (Chipotle chile) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR 1996 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Phosphoric acid JD N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Potassium acid tartrate JT 1995 N (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium carbonate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium chloride TF Y (07 15 14) Lmtd 

scope

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium citrate JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium iodide TF 2011 Y (07 15 14) One VITAMINS & MINERALS
for vit/one for 

mins

Potassium phosphate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Pumpkin juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Purple potato juice JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red cabbage extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red radish extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Saffron extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Seaweed, Pacific kombu ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Silicon dioxide JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT Novem

ber 

2018 

sunset 

date, 

not 

2017

Sodium bicarbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium citrate JFo 1995 N (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Sodium hydroxide JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sodium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Sodium phosphates JT 2001 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sulfur dioxide JD 2011 N (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Tocopherols TF 1995 Y (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Turkish bay leaves JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Turmeric extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Wakame seaweed 

(Undaria pinnatifida)

ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Whey protein 

concentrate

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14) 

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Wood rosin ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

Y. Done. Found Suff 06 03 

14

Xanthan gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Yeast JFo Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes 

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 2:00 pm ET 

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Tracy Favre (TF), Joe 

Dickson (JD), Jean Richardson (JR), Jennifer Taylor (JT) 

Absent: Mac Stone (MS)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Plan 

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

2011 

TR 

Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post-harvest handling (PHH) 

draft guidance is published. Draft PHH 

published 04 25 14.

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA N Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition 

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. Addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14. 

No TR will be requested

08 19 14 Proposal

Fall 2014

Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting. 

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

08 20 14 Proposal 

Fall 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether 

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc returned to HS 

for further review. Supplemental TR 

rqstd 05 20 14. Waiting for petitioner 

response before proceeding with 

updated TR. No response so HS will 

request Limtd Scope TR 09 02 14.

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Triethyl Citrate 205.605 JR Y Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14. TR in development 

(expected October 2014). 

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Sodium Lactate 205.605 HA Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September. No 

updated petition received.

TBD

Potassium Lactate 205.605 HA Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September. No 

updated petition received.

TBD

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review: 

Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review: 

Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review: 

Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review: 

Fall 2014
2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

No new questions

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient. TR sent to HS 07 24 

14. Suffic due 08 27 14. TR 

found sufficient 

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Add questions for posting.

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR 

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

No new questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAS # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009 

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015
L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope 

TR 01 12 14. Lmtd Scope TR 

sent to HS 06 11 14. TR 

sufficiency due 08 12 14. TR 

found sufficient 08 05 14

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests (see table below)

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary Substances ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances (Auxiliary/”other” 

ingredients) (PDF)

Fall 2014

(part of 

Microorganis

ms discussion)

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback 

from NOP.

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from August 19-20, 2014

• Approve notes from September 2, 2014

• Discuss Limited Scope TR requests for 2017 materials

• Discuss Electrolyzed Water Guidance

• Review Fall 2014 agenda

• Discuss the (3rd or Final) Checklist for the 2015 Sunsets

• Review 2015 Work Plan 

• Adjourn
Discussion

• Notes from August 19-20, 2014 approved as is. 

• Notes from September 2, 2014 approved as is.

• Limited Scope TR requests for 2017. The NOP notified the group that they will submit two TR 

requests that were originally not sent forth for contracting: Pectin and Enzymes.

• Review fall 2014 agenda. The group reviewed the tentative agenda for fall meeting. The two 

October calls will be dedicated to reviewing public comment. 

• The HS Chair asked the outgoing members to transmit any existing review materials for both 2016 

and 2017 Sunsets to HA and NOP so the next iteration of the HS has it when they complete their 

reviews.

• 2015 Sunset templates. HA asked for the final sunset template document so they can prep the 

2015 recommendations. MA and EBR will work on this and get it posted ASAP.

• Electrolyzed water (June release). The group had an in depth discussion about the guidance on 

electrolyzed water and acknowledged the need to clarify some of the issues as they go forward. For 

example, salt is a permitted material that when electrolyzed, produce hypochlorous acid, which is 

not on the National List. A member indicated concern that the rationale in the document might set 

a precedent to limit use of some substances in processing. . The members discussed various issues 

related to classification of materials, including identification of the substances in question, 

especially when a chemical reaction can occur during use. The NOP noted the recent memo 

indicating that potassium and sodium lactates do need to be reviewed by NOSB, despite being 

manufactured from substances that are on the National List. A member noted the importance for 

NOSB to have a framework to understand and assimilate the NOP guidance documents, and asked 

that this can be part of NOSB orientation and training. 

• The group discussed workplan items that will remain after the fall 2014 meeting including a place 

holder for a discussion about a panel on boiler water additives. 

• The HS Chair reviewed what was discussed on the last Executive call: New nominees will hopefully 

be announced at the fall meeting, and the Subcommittees would welcome the new member’s 

attendance on SC calls so they can prepare for their terms. 

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule

Sep 2, 2014 1:00 ET

Feedback on ancillary substances

Prep for 2016 materials

Discuss transition for 2015 new members

Sep 16, 2014 1:00 ET

Boiler water additives panel discussion -postponed

Oct 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Boiler water additives panel discussion 

Review public comment

Oct 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Review public comment 

Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET
2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995 TAP – Yeast, 

Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) NOSB 

Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

 

 

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Fall 2014 Milestones Target date

NOSB Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2017 substances Jul 15, 2014

NOP - Complete tentative agenda Aug 7, 2014

NOSB - Fall 2014 proposals due to NOP Aug 27, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Sep 8, 2014

NOSB Subcommittees - submit tentative workplans to NOP Sept 11, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Sept 12, 2014

Public comment closes Oct 7, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call (last call before fall mtg) Oct 17, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Oct 13, 2014

Fall 2014 NOSB Meeting – Louisville, KY Oct 27 - Oct 31
Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS Y TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS Y TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS Y TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. Sufficiency 

due July 2014. TR found sufficient 06 

03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Alginates/ Alginic 

acid

205.605(b)/

205.605(a)

ZS,T

F

1995 

TR

Y

Combined TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Arabic gum, 

Carob bean gum, 

Guar gum, 

Locust bean gum

205.606 ZS 1995 Y 

Lmtd 

Scope

Gums. Combined TR

Colors 205.606 JR Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

All colors (17 total)

Calcium citrate, 

Citric acid, 

Lactic acid, 

Sodium citrate

205.605(a)

205.605(b)

JFo 1995

Y

TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Food Acids + salts. 2 TRs: One for citric 

acid and its salts, and one for lactic acid 

and its salts. Look at ancillary 

substances

Dairy Additives 

Fructooligosaccharid

es, 

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched, 

Whey protein 

concentrate

205.606 JFo

Y

Dairy additives. TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Combined TR 

Dairy Cultures 205.605(a) JFo 1995

Y

TR for ancillary substances
Diglycerides, 

Monoglycerides

205.605(b) JR 1995

Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Combined 

Enzymes 205.605(a) JFo Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR requested for ancillary 

substances approved by NOP 09 16 14 

Ferrous sulfate, 

Nutrient vitamins 

and minerals, 

Potassium chloride, 

Potassium iodide

205.605(b), 

205.605(a)

TF Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

One TR for vitamins

Calcium carbonate,

Calcium hydroxide, 

Magnesium 

carbonate, 

Magnesium chloride, 

Magnesium sulfate, 

Potassium acid 

tartrate, 

Potassium carbonate, 

Potassium citrate, 

Potassium 

phosphate, 

Sodium hydroxide, 

Sodium phosphates

205.605(a), 

205.605(b)

JT Y Lmtd 

scope

TR Requested 08 15 14. 

One TR for minerals

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

205.606 ZS Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR requested for ancillary 

substances approved by NOP 09 16 14

Fish oil 205.606 JR Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Hydrogen peroxide 205.605(b) JD Y Sanitizers

Ozone 205.605(b) Sanitizers

Tocopherols 205.605(b) TF Y Lmtd

Scope

Lmtd scope TR Requested 08 15 14

Xanthan gum 205.605(b) ZS Y
Ammon bicarbonate, 

Ammon carbonate, 

Calcium phosphate 

(monobasic, dibasic, 

tribasic), 

Sodium bicarbonate, 

Sodium carbonate

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

HA Y Leavening agents

Carbon dioxide, 

Ethylene, 

Nitrogen, 

Oxygen

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

JT Y Gases
2017 Sunsets No TRs

Substance

* Highlight = Multiple 

listings

* Greyed out = moved to 

table above as they are 

reviewed

Con 

tact

TR New TR Rqust Misc notes Vote Meeting

Summary: 

Spr 2015 

Review:

Fall 2015

Acidified sodium chlorite JD 2008 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Alginates ZS 1995 Y (07 01 14) 

combined 

w/alginic acid

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Alginic acid TF none Y (07 15 14) 

combined 

w/alginates

Ammonium bicarbonate HA 2004 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Ammonium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Arabic gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + carob 

bean, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Ascorbic acid TF 1995 N (07 08 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR 2010 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Beet juice extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Bentonite JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Black currant juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Black/Purple carrot juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Blueberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Calcium carbonate JT 1995 N or Low priority 

(07 01 14) & (07 

08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium chloride TF Y (07 15 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium citrate JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Calcium hydroxide JT 1995 N (07 01 14) 

Maybe (07 08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Calcium phosphate 

dibasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

monobasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

tribasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Carbon dioxide JT 2006 GASES
Carnauba Wax ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Carob bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Carrot juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Casings JR N (07 15 14)

Celery powder JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Cherry juice color MS None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Chokeberry—Aronia juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Citric acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Cornstarch (native) ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Dairy cultures JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) for 

anc substances

Diatomaceous earth JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Diglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with mono-)

DRYING

Dillweed oil JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Elderberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Enzymes JFo 2011 N (07 15 14)

Ethylene JT 1999 GASES

Ferrous sulfate TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Fish oil JR None Y (07 15 14)

Flavors JR 2005 N (07 15 14)

Fructooligosaccharides JFo 2006 Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Galangal, frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS 2002 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Glycerin JR 2013 ? FILTERING AGENT

Grape juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Grape skin extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Guar gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, carob bean, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS
Hydrogen peroxide JD Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Kaolin JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Lactic acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS 2009 N (07 01 14)/(07 

15 14)

PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Locust bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

carob bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Magnesium carbonate JT 1996 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium chloride JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium stearate JR 1995 N (06 17 14) DRYING

Magnesium sulfate JT 2011 ? Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

MINERALS

Monoglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with di-)

DRYING

Nitrogen JT 1995 GASES

Nutrient vitamins and 

minerals

TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Orange pulp, dried JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Orange Shellac ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Oxygen JT GASES

Ozone JD 2002 Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Paprika color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

ZS 2010 ? (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Peppers (Chipotle chile) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR 1996 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Phosphoric acid JD N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Potassium acid tartrate JT 1995 N (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium carbonate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium chloride TF Y (07 15 14) Lmtd 

scope

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium citrate JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium iodide TF 2011 Y (07 15 14) One VITAMINS & MINERALS
for vit/one for 

mins

Potassium phosphate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Pumpkin juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Purple potato juice JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red cabbage extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red radish extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Saffron extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Seaweed, Pacific kombu ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Silicon dioxide JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT Novem

ber 

2018 

sunset 

date, 

not 

2017

Sodium bicarbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium citrate JFo 1995 N (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Sodium hydroxide JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sodium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Sodium phosphates JT 2001 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sulfur dioxide JD 2011 N (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Tocopherols TF 1995 Y (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Turkish bay leaves JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Turmeric extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Wakame seaweed 

(Undaria pinnatifida)

ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Whey protein 

concentrate

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14) 

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Wood rosin ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

Y. Done. Found Suff 06 03 

14

Xanthan gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Yeast JFo Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes 

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 1:00 pm ET 

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Joe Dickson (JD)

Tracy Favre (TF), Jean Richardson (JR), Mac Stone (MS), Carmela Beck (CBe) - sitting in, 

Absent: Jennifer Taylor (JT) 

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Plan 

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

2011 

TR 

Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post-harvest handling (PHH) 

draft guidance is published. Draft PHH 

published 04 25 14.

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA N Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition 

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. Addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14. 

No TR will be requested

08 19 14 Proposal

Fall 2014

Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting. 

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

08 20 14 Proposal 

Fall 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether 

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc returned to HS 

for further review. Supplemental TR 

rqstd 05 20 14. Waiting for petitioner 

response before proceeding with 

updated TR. No response so HS will 

request Limtd Scope TR 09 02 14.

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Triethyl Citrate 205.605 JR Y Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14. TR in development 

(expected October 2014). 

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Sodium Lactate 205.605 HA Y Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September. No 

updated petition received.

TBD

Potassium Lactate 205.605 HA Y Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September. No 

updated petition received.

TBD

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review: 

Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review: 

Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review: 

Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review: 

Fall 2014
2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

No new questions

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient. TR sent to HS 07 24 

14. Suffic due 08 27 14. TR 

found sufficient 08 06 14

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Add questions for posting.

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo No new 

TR 

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

No new questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAS # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009 

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015
L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope 

TR 01 12 14. Lmtd Scope TR 

sent to HS 06 11 14. TR 

sufficiency due 08 12 14. TR 

found sufficient 08 05 14

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests (see table below)

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary Substances ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances (Auxiliary/”other” 

ingredients) (PDF)

Fall 2014

(part of 

Microorganis

ms discussion)

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback 

from NOP.

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from September 16, 2014

• Discuss public comments

• Discuss next steps for 2016 and 2017 Sunset materials

• Begin discussions of information hand off for Board member transition in January

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from September 16, 2014 approved with no changes
• NOP will finalize and send the template for the final sunset materials reviews 

• Public comments. The group discussed the written comments that have been received thus far. 

o 2015 Sunset Materials - for Sherry and Marsala, all comments received so far are in favor 

of removal. 

o 2016 Sunset Materials. Some comments regarding the 2016 sunset materials included 

proposed completed checklists, and the Chair asked that the group review them. Under the 

revised sunset process, the NOP has said the use of a checklist is optional. While some SC 

members recommend a checklists be mandatory and completed by the first meeting where 

the Sunset materials will be presented, others recommend the inclusion of a checklist only 

for materials that are intended for removal and do not support the use of checklists for 

initial posting, as . They felt that if checklists were created at different stages it could result 

in multiple versions and could create confusion. 

o Whole Algal Flour (WAF). The group discussed the few comments on WAF, one of which 

raised questions about fermentation and excluded methods. 

o Glycerin. The members discussed the current iteration of the glycerin proposal and decided 

to proceed with the plan to remove it from §205.605B and add it to§205.606, and add 

clarifying language to the proposal, specifically the classification motion, indicating which 

forms of glycerin would be considered agricultural. A member asked about ancillary 

substances, which they felt were not applicable, but the lead reviewer will seek more info. 

TF will make the suggested changes and bring the next iteration of the document to the HS 

for next call. 

• Next steps for 2016 and 2017 Sunset materials. Members briefly discussed several 2016 sunset 

items and deferred the remainder for the next call.

• Information hand off for Board member transition in January - deferred

• Adjourn

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule

Sep 16, 2014 1:00 ET

Boiler water additives panel discussion -postponed

Oct 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Boiler water additives panel discussion 

Review public comment

Oct 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Next steps for 2016 and 2017 Sunset materials 

Review public comment

Glycerin - continue discussion

Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET (cancelled - Veteran’s Day)

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Fall 2014 Milestones Target date

NOSB Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2017 substances Jul 15, 2014

NOP - Complete tentative agenda Aug 7, 2014

NOSB - Fall 2014 proposals due to NOP Aug 27, 2014
2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995 TAP – Yeast, 

Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) NOSB 

Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

 

 

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS Y TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Sep 8, 2014

NOSB Subcommittees - submit tentative workplans to NOP Sept 11, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Sept 12, 2014

Public comment closes Oct 7, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call (last call before fall mtg) Oct 17, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Oct 13, 2014

Fall 2014 NOSB Meeting – Louisville, KY Oct 27 - Oct 31
Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS Y TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS Y TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. Sufficiency 

due July 2014. TR found sufficient 06 

03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Alginates/ Alginic 

acid

205.605(b)/

205.605(a)

ZS,T

F

1995 

TR

Y

Combined TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Arabic gum, 

Carob bean gum, 

Guar gum, 

Locust bean gum

205.606 ZS 1995 Y 

Lmtd 

Scope

Gums. Combined TR

Colors 205.606 JR Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

All colors (17 total)

Calcium citrate, 

Citric acid, 

Lactic acid, 

Sodium citrate

205.605(a)

205.605(b)

JFo 1995

Y

TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Food Acids + salts. 2 TRs: One for citric 

acid and its salts, and one for lactic acid 

and its salts. Look at ancillary 

substances

Dairy Additives 

Fructooligosaccharid

es, 

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched, 

Whey protein 

concentrate

205.606 JFo

Y

Dairy additives. TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Combined TR 

Dairy Cultures 205.605(a) JFo 1995

Y

TR for ancillary substances

Diglycerides, 

Monoglycerides

205.605(b) JR 1995

Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Combined 

Enzymes 205.605(a) JFo Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR requested for ancillary 

substances approved by NOP 09 16 14 
Ferrous sulfate, 

Nutrient vitamins 

and minerals, 

Potassium chloride, 

Potassium iodide

205.605(b), 

205.605(a)

TF Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

One TR for vitamins

Calcium carbonate,

Calcium hydroxide, 

Magnesium 

carbonate, 

Magnesium chloride, 

Magnesium sulfate, 

Potassium acid 

tartrate, 

Potassium carbonate, 

Potassium citrate, 

Potassium 

phosphate, 

Sodium hydroxide, 

Sodium phosphates

205.605(a), 

205.605(b)

JT Y Lmtd 

scope

TR Requested 08 15 14. 

One TR for minerals

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

205.606 ZS Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR requested for ancillary 

substances approved by NOP 09 16 14

Fish oil 205.606 JR Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Hydrogen peroxide 205.605(b) JD Y Sanitizers

Ozone 205.605(b) Sanitizers

Tocopherols 205.605(b) TF Y Lmtd

Scope

Lmtd scope TR Requested 08 15 14

Xanthan gum 205.605(b) ZS Y

Ammon bicarbonate, 

Ammon carbonate, 

Calcium phosphate 

(monobasic, dibasic, 

tribasic), 

Sodium bicarbonate, 

Sodium carbonate

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

HA Y Leavening agents
Carbon dioxide, 

Ethylene, 

Nitrogen, 

Oxygen

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

JTY Gases
2017 Sunsets No TRs

Substance

* Highlight = Multiple 

listings

* Greyed out = moved to 

table above as they are 

reviewed

Con 

tact

TR New TR Rqust Misc notes Vote Meeting

Summary: 

Spr 2015 

Review:

Fall 2015

Acidified sodium chlorite JD 2008 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Alginates ZS 1995 Y (07 01 14) 

combined 

w/alginic acid

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Alginic acid TF none Y (07 15 14) 

combined 

w/alginates

Ammonium bicarbonate HA 2004 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Ammonium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Arabic gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + carob 

bean, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Ascorbic acid TF 1995 N (07 08 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR 2010 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Beet juice extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Bentonite JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Black currant juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Black/Purple carrot juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Blueberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Calcium carbonate JT 1995 N or Low priority 

(07 01 14) & (07 

08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium chloride TF Y (07 15 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium citrate JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Calcium hydroxide JT 1995 N (07 01 14) 

Maybe (07 08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Calcium phosphate 

dibasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

monobasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

tribasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Carbon dioxide JT 2006 GASES
Carnauba Wax ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Carob bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Carrot juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Casings JR N (07 15 14)

Celery powder JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Cherry juice color MS None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Chokeberry—Aronia juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Citric acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Cornstarch (native) ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Dairy cultures JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) for 

anc substances

Diatomaceous earth JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Diglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with mono-)

DRYING

Dillweed oil JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Elderberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Enzymes JFo 2011 N (07 15 14)

Ethylene JT 1999 GASES

Ferrous sulfate TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Fish oil JR None Y (07 15 14)

Flavors JR 2005 N (07 15 14)

Fructooligosaccharides JFo 2006 Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Galangal, frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS 2002 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Glycerin JR 2013 ? FILTERING AGENT

Grape juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Grape skin extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Guar gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, carob bean, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS
Hydrogen peroxide JD Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Kaolin JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Lactic acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS 2009 N (07 01 14)/(07 

15 14)

PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Locust bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

carob bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Magnesium carbonate JT 1996 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium chloride JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium stearate JR 1995 N (06 17 14) DRYING

Magnesium sulfate JT 2011 ? Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

MINERALS

Monoglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with di-)

DRYING

Nitrogen JT 1995 GASES

Nutrient vitamins and 

minerals

TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Orange pulp, dried JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Orange Shellac ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Oxygen JT GASES

Ozone JD 2002 Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Paprika color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

ZS 2010 ? (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Peppers (Chipotle chile) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR 1996 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Phosphoric acid JD N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Potassium acid tartrate JT 1995 N (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium carbonate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium chloride TF Y (07 15 14) Lmtd 

scope

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium citrate JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium iodide TF 2011 Y (07 15 14) One VITAMINS & MINERALS
for vit/one for 

mins

Potassium phosphate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Pumpkin juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Purple potato juice JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red cabbage extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red radish extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Saffron extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Seaweed, Pacific kombu ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Silicon dioxide JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT Novem

ber 

2018 

sunset 

date, 

not 

2017

Sodium bicarbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium citrate JFo 1995 N (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Sodium hydroxide JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sodium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Sodium phosphates JT 2001 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sulfur dioxide JD 2011 N (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Tocopherols TF 1995 Y (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Turkish bay leaves JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Turmeric extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Wakame seaweed 

(Undaria pinnatifida)

ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Whey protein 

concentrate

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14) 

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Wood rosin ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

Y. Done. Found Suff 06 03 

14

Xanthan gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Yeast JFo Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes 

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 1:00 pm ET 

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Joe Dickson (JD)

Tracy Favre (TF), Jean Richardson (JR), Mac Stone (MS), Jennifer Taylor (JT), Joe Dickson (JD),

Carmela Beck (CBe) - sitting in 

Absent: none

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Plan 

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

2011 

TR 

Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post-harvest handling (PHH) 

draft guidance is published. Draft PHH 

published 04 25 14.

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA N Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition 

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. Addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14. 

No TR will be requested

08 19 14 Proposal

Fall 2014

Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting. 

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13

08 20 14 Proposal 

Fall 2014
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether 

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc returned to HS 

for further review. Supplemental TR 

rqstd 05 20 14. Waiting for petitioner 

response before proceeding with 

updated TR. No response so HS will 

request Limtd Scope TR 09 02 14.

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Triethyl Citrate 205.605 JR Y Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14. TR in development 

(expected October 2014). 

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Sodium Lactate 205.605 HA Y Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September. No 

updated petition received.

TBD

Potassium Lactate 205.605 HA Y Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September. No 

updated petition received.

TBD

2015 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Gellan gum CAS # 

71010-52-1

205.605(a) JD Y 2006 TR, 

2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review: 

Fall 2014

Marsala 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review: 

Fall 2014

Sherry 205.606(g) TF N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review: 

Fall 2014

Tragacanth 

CAS # 9000-65-1

205.606(x) JD N 2008 Recommendation

2010 FR notice

08 20 14 Summary: Spr 

2014 Review: 

Fall 2014
2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 (TR requests due to NOP Jan 2014)

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

No new questions

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Microorganisms 205.605 ZS Y

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient. TR sent to HS 07 24 

14. Suffic due 08 27 14. TR 

found sufficient 08 06 14

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Add questions for posting.

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b) JFo No new 

TR 

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

No new questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAS # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009 

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015
L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Questions for posting

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS Y

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope 

TR 01 12 14. Lmtd Scope TR 

sent to HS 06 11 14. TR 

sufficiency due 08 12 14. TR 

found sufficient 08 05 14

NA Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests (see table below)

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Ancillary Substances ZS Final Recommendation: Ancillary Substances (Auxiliary/”other” 

ingredients) (PDF)

Fall 2014

(part of 

Microorganis

ms discussion)

BPA prohibition ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback 

from NOP.

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from October 7, 2014

• Recap of 2015 Sunset materials

• Recap of 2016 Sunset materials

• Recap of two proposals: Glycerin & Whole Algal Flour

• Discuss Louisville meeting prep

• Adjourn
Discussion

• Notes from October 7, 2014 approved as is. 

• Recap of 2015 Sunset materials. The group discussed the public comments regarding the 2015 

Sunset substances, and how best to present the documents at the fall meeting.

o Marsala, Sherry. The proposals will go forth as is. HS will project the documents that were

posted for comments.

o Tragacanth. One commenter noted gum arabic as an alternative to tragacanth. There were 

no comments from the original petitioner, or other industry support and several 

commenters supported the proposal to delist.

o Gellan Gum. Comments were varied. HS would like to clarify to the public the role of 

certifiers in verifying that gellan gum is not derived from GMOs, since that is an excluded 

method and is prohibited. Some commenters also mentioned ancillary substances, and the 

HS will address this to assure the stakeholders that they have considered it in their review. 

Use of isopropyl alcohol is a manufacturing step, not an ancillary substance. 

• Recap of 2016 Sunset materials

o The group discussed the public comments regarding the 2016 Sunset substances, and how 

best to present the documents at the fall meeting. Comments on Activated Charcoal

included a request to change the annotation, and the HS will also consider the definition of 

vegetative source. 

o Egg white lysozyme – comments included concerns that it comes from non-organic 

chickens, and commenters claim it acts as a preservative. Others mentioned it is widely 

used in wine production. 

o Microorganisms - ZS will have a presentation. A number of comments were about the 

fermentation process and media used. This is generally reviewed as part of brand name 

product review, not at the NOSB level. Other comments were related to the need to clarify

the definition of microorganisms. i.e. does it include live or killed forms, or products. 

o The HS would like to convey a message to certifiers that it’s helpful to provide comments 

on current use patterns, as this information is not readily available from other sources.

o Boiler amines - commenters support removal, alternative mechanical methods exist, 

though adequate time is needed for transition. 

o Peracetic - all comments support continued use

o L-malic - mixed comments, some requested retention on the NL; others requested a new 

TR.

o TSPP – One comment in favor, several against

• Recap of two proposals: Glycerin & Whole Algal Flour (WAF)

o The NOP asked the HS to consider how best to approach the classification motion for WAF.

The HS was unable to determine classification due to extensive redactions of Confidential 

Business Information (CBI).

o Glycerin. The HS has revised the original proposal based on feedback from public comment 

and will preview the next version of the document at the meeting. Since the proposal was 

changed, and the NOP deemed it substantive, the proposal must be returned to 

Subcommittee and will not be voted on. 

• Discuss Louisville meeting prep. Not discussed due to time constraints. 

• Adjourn

Previous HS Notes
Future Call Schedule

Oct 7, 2014 1:00 ET

Boiler water additives panel discussion 

Review public comment

Oct 21, 2014 1:00 ET

Next steps for 2016 and 2017 Sunset materials 

Review public comment

Glycerin - continue discussion

Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET (cancelled - Veteran’s Day)

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Fall 2014 Milestones Target date

NOSB Subcommittee requests technical reports for Sunset 2017 substances Jul 15, 2014

NOP - Complete tentative agenda Aug 7, 2014

NOSB - Fall 2014 proposals due to NOP Aug 27, 2014

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Sep 8, 2014

NOSB Subcommittees - submit tentative workplans to NOP Sept 11, 2014

Discuss workplans on ES call Sept 12, 2014

Public comment closes Oct 7, 2014

Workplans finalized on ES call (last call before fall mtg) Oct 17, 2014

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Oct 13, 2014

Fall 2014 NOSB Meeting – Louisville, KY Oct 27 - Oct 31
2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo Y NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995 TAP – Yeast, 

Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) NOSB 

Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

 

 

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS Y TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS Y TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS Y TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. Sufficiency 

due July 2014. TR found sufficient 06 

03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Alginates/ Alginic 

acid

205.605(b)/

205.605(a)

ZS,T

F

1995 

TR

Y

Combined TR Requested 08 15 14. 
Arabic gum, 

Carob bean gum, 

Guar gum, 

Locust bean gum

205.606 ZS 1995 Y 

Lmtd 

Scope

Gums. Combined TR

Colors 205.606 JR Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

All colors (17 total)

Calcium citrate, 

Citric acid, 

Lactic acid, 

Sodium citrate

205.605(a)

205.605(b)

JFo 1995

Y

TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Food Acids + salts. 2 TRs: One for citric 

acid and its salts, and one for lactic acid 

and its salts. Look at ancillary 

substances

Dairy Additives 

Fructooligosaccharid

es, 

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched, 

Whey protein 

concentrate

205.606 JFo

Y

Dairy additives. TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Combined TR 

Dairy Cultures 205.605(a) JFo 1995

Y

TR for ancillary substances

Diglycerides, 

Monoglycerides

205.605(b) JR 1995

Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Combined 

Enzymes 205.605(a) JFo Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR requested for ancillary 

substances approved by NOP 09 16 14 

Ferrous sulfate, 

Nutrient vitamins 

and minerals, 

Potassium chloride, 

Potassium iodide

205.605(b), 

205.605(a)

TF Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

One TR for vitamins
Calcium carbonate,

Calcium hydroxide, 

Magnesium 

carbonate, 

Magnesium chloride, 

Magnesium sulfate, 

Potassium acid 

tartrate, 

Potassium carbonate, 

Potassium citrate, 

Potassium 

phosphate, 

Sodium hydroxide, 

Sodium phosphates

205.605(a), 

205.605(b)

JT Y Lmtd 

scope

TR Requested 08 15 14. 

One TR for minerals

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

205.606 ZS Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR requested for ancillary 

substances approved by NOP 09 16 14

Fish oil 205.606 JR Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Hydrogen peroxide 205.605(b) JD Y Sanitizers

Ozone 205.605(b) Sanitizers

Tocopherols 205.605(b) TF Y Lmtd 

Scope

Lmtd scope TR Requested 08 15 14

Xanthan gum 205.605(b) ZS Y

Ammon bicarbonate, 

Ammon carbonate, 

Calcium phosphate 

(monobasic, dibasic, 

tribasic), 

Sodium bicarbonate, 

Sodium carbonate

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

HA Y Leavening agents

Carbon dioxide, 

Ethylene, 

Nitrogen, 

Oxygen

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

JT Y Gases
2017 Sunsets No TRs

Substance

* Highlight = Multiple 

listings

* Greyed out = moved to 

table above as they are 

reviewed

Con 

tact

TR New TR Rqust Misc notes Vote Meeting

Summary: 

Spr 2015 

Review:

Fall 2015

Acidified sodium chlorite JD 2008 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Alginates ZS 1995 Y (07 01 14) 

combined 

w/alginic acid

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Alginic acid TF none Y (07 15 14) 

combined 

w/alginates

Ammonium bicarbonate HA 2004 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Ammonium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Arabic gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + carob 

bean, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Ascorbic acid TF 1995 N (07 08 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR 2010 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Beet juice extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Bentonite JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Black currant juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Black/Purple carrot juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Blueberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Calcium carbonate JT 1995 N or Low priority 

(07 01 14) & (07 

08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium chloride TF Y (07 15 14) VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium citrate JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Calcium hydroxide JT 1995 N (07 01 14) 

Maybe (07 08 14)

MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Calcium phosphate 

dibasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

monobasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Calcium phosphate 

tribasic

HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Carbon dioxide JT 2006 GASES
Carnauba Wax ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Carob bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Carrot juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Casings JR N (07 15 14)

Celery powder JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Cherry juice color MS None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Chokeberry—Aronia juice 

color

JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Citric acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Cornstarch (native) ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Dairy cultures JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) for 

anc substances

Diatomaceous earth JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Diglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with mono-)

DRYING

Dillweed oil JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Elderberry juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Enzymes JFo 2011 N (07 15 14)

Ethylene JT 1999 GASES

Ferrous sulfate TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Fish oil JR None Y (07 15 14)

Flavors JR 2005 N (07 15 14)

Fructooligosaccharides JFo 2006 Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Galangal, frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS 2002 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Glycerin JR 2013 ? FILTERING AGENT

Grape juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Grape skin extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Guar gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, carob bean, 

locust bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS
Hydrogen peroxide JD Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14)

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Kaolin JR 1995 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS 1995 N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Lactic acid JFo 1995 Y (06 17 14) + its 

salts

FOOD ACIDS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS 2009 N (07 01 14)/(07 

15 14)

PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Locust bean gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd Scope (07 

01 14) + arabic 

gum, guar gum, 

carob bean

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Magnesium carbonate JT 1996 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium chloride JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Magnesium stearate JR 1995 N (06 17 14) DRYING

Magnesium sulfate JT 2011 ? Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

MINERALS

Monoglycerides JR 1995 Y Lmtd scope (06 

17 14) (combined 

with di-)

DRYING

Nitrogen JT 1995 GASES

Nutrient vitamins and 

minerals

TF 1995 Y (07 15 14) One 

for vit/one for 

mins

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Orange pulp, dried JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Orange Shellac ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

FRUIT COATINGS

Oxygen JT GASES

Ozone JD 2002 Y (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Paprika color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

ZS 2010 ? (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Peppers (Chipotle chile) JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR 1996 N (06 17 14) FILTERING AGENT

Phosphoric acid JD N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Potassium acid tartrate JT 1995 N (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium carbonate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium chloride TF Y (07 15 14) Lmtd 

scope

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Potassium citrate JT 1995 ? (07 08 14) MINERALS

Potassium iodide TF 2011 Y (07 15 14) One VITAMINS & MINERALS
for vit/one for 

mins

Potassium phosphate JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Pumpkin juice color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Purple potato juice JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red cabbage extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Red radish extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Saffron extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Seaweed, Pacific kombu ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Silicon dioxide JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT Novem

ber 

2018 

sunset 

date, 

not 

2017

Sodium bicarbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium carbonate HA 1995 N (07 01 14) LEAVENING AGENTS

Sodium citrate JFo 1995 N (06 17 14) FOOD ACIDS

Sodium hydroxide JT 1995 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sodium hypochlorite JD 2006 N (07 15 14) SANITIZERS

Sodium phosphates JT 2001 Y (07 08 14) MINERALS

Sulfur dioxide JD 2011 N (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Tocopherols TF 1995 Y (07 01 14) PRESERVATIVES, 

THICKENERS

Turkish bay leaves JD None N (07 15 14) MISC. INGREDIENTS

Turmeric extract color JR None Y (07 15 14) COLORS

Wakame seaweed 

(Undaria pinnatifida)

ZS None N (07 01 14) GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Whey protein 

concentrate

JFo None Y. As group (06 17 

14) 

DAIRY ADDITIVES

Wood rosin ZS Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14

Y. Done. Found Suff 06 03 

14

Xanthan gum ZS 1995 Y Lmtd scope (07 

01 14)

GUMS, THICKENING 

AGENTS

Yeast JFo Y. Done. Found 

Suff 06 03 14
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes 

Tuesday, November 18, 2014 1:00 pm ET 

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Tracy Favre (TF), Jean 

Richardson (JR), Tom Chapman (TC) - sitting in, Lisa de Lima (LD) - sitting in, Jay Feldman (JFe) - sitting in

Absent: Jennifer Taylor (JT), Mac Stone (MS), Joe Dickson (JD)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Agenda

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Gibberellic acid

Petition Addendum

Add to 

205.605

ZS, 

TF

2011 

TR 

Petition sent to HS 07 27 12. Petition 

suff response due 09 27 12. Sent back 

to petitioner for additional questions 

01 09 13. Rcvd response 04 16 13. On 

hold until post-harvest handling (PHH) 

draft guidance is published. Draft PHH 

published 04 25 14. Gibberellic acid 

will be removed from the HS agenda

TBD

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA N Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, if 

applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition 

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s to 

petitioner. Pet. Addendum sent to HS 

01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 25 14. 

Petition found “complete” 02 18 14. 

No TR requested. Proposal for fall 

2014 returned to HS. 

Proposal

Spr 2015

Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 Recommendation. 

2001 Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 27 

13. Petition found sufficient 12 18 12. 

No TR requested. Original proposal 

revised for spring 2014 meeting. 

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. TR 

sent to HS on 06 11 13. Sufficiency 

due 08 12 13. TR found suff 07 02 13. 

Proposal for fall 2014, returned to HS.

Proposal 

Spr 2015
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether 

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent to 

HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 07 

02 13. Discussion doc returned to HS 

for further review. Supplemental TR 

rqstd 05 20 14. Waiting for petitioner 

response before proceeding with 

updated TR. No response so HS will 

request Limtd Scope TR 09 02 14.

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Triethyl Citrate 205.605 JR 2014 

TR

Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst for 

Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR requested 

04 16 14. TR in development 

(expected October 2014). TR sent to 

HS 11 06 14. Sufficiency due 01 06 15. 

TR found sufficient 11 20 14.

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Sodium Lactate 205.605 HA Y Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September. No 

updated petition received.

TBD

Potassium Lactate 205.605 HA Y Request to add to workplan sent to HS 

06 24 14. Awaiting possible revisions 

to petition. Due mid-September. No 

updated petition received.

TBD

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Microorganisms 205.605 ZS 2014 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient. TR sent to HS 07 24 

14. Suffic due 08 27 14. TR 

found sufficient 08 06 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015
Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo/T

C

No new 

TR 

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA

- TF

2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA

-TF

2001

TAP

No new 

TR 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAS # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009 

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD/AS 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD/LD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. 

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015
Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS 2014 

Lmtd 

Scope 

TR

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope 

TR 01 12 14. Lmtd Scope TR 

sent to HS 06 11 14. TR 

sufficiency due 08 12 14. TR 

found sufficient 08 05 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests (see table below)

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Packaging 

substances used in 

organic food 

handling - including 

BPA

ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback 

from NOP.

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from the October 21 call

• Recap of the Louisville meeting

• Discuss proposals referred back to the HS and how to proceed (glycerin & whole algal flour)

• Review current semester work items and lay out a course of action for upcoming calls, status of TRs 

that have be requested

• Review current timeline & call schedule

• Update/discussion on ammonium hydroxide

• Discuss 2016 Sunset Materials and next steps (update on Triethyl Citrate TR sufficiency)

• Discuss 2017 Sunset Materials 

• Other business 

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from October 21, 2014 were approved with no changes

• Recap of fall 2014 meeting - Louisville. Members felt the meeting went very well, and proceeded 

to discuss the proposals that were sent back to Subcommittee for further work. 

• Glycerin - The proposal (version 7) is essentially completed except for some proofreading and 

minor edits. The lead will complete these tasks and send it to the HS so they can vote on it on the 

next call. Members discussed the feedback they received including comments about which forms of 

glycerin are considered agricultural. The classification motion includes a definition of what forms of 

glycerin are considered agricultural. The NOP suggested that the lead include information in the 

proposal about which versions of glycerin are synthetic and which are not, to add clarity. 
• Whole algal flour (WAF) (HA) - The lead will send out a revised version of the proposal so the group 

can review it and discuss it on the next call.

• TSPP (ZS) (2016 sunset) - The lead noted that she spoke to stakeholders at the fall meeting and it 

seemed there was no much support for keeping this material on the National List. The group will 

discuss and vote on the proposal on December 2. 

• Preliminary checklist completion - The group discussed how to complete the sunset checklists and 

what language would be useful to clarify the NOSBs intent with regard to “motions to remove”. EBR 

will review the forms and provide feedback to the Board about how to improve or clarify the 

language. The NOP also noted that this is a project the PDS may be working on. 

• Work agenda review - The following 2016 Sunset materials that will be transitioned to new 

members before the current members rotate off.

o Paracetic acid (JFo) - TC will complete this review.

o Boiler Amines (JT) - TF will complete these reviews

o LMalic (JD) - AS will complete this review

o Sodium acid pyrophosphate (JD) to LD will complete this review

• Additional calls scheduled for Jan 27 and Feb 24, 2015. The Feb 3, 2015 call will be moved to Mon 

Feb 2 to accommodate the NOSB new member training.

• PGME - The supplemental TR is in development. The lead feels it will not be a complicated review 

and the group will be able to discuss and review it in early January, if the TR is completed. 

Scheduled for Jan 6.

• Discuss 2016 Sunset Materials. The HS scheduled materials for discussion - see calendar below

o Triethyl Citrate (JR) - Petitioned for addition to 205.605. The lead noted that the material is 

synthetic. The TR was sent to the HS on Nov 15 and was found sufficient, and very 

thorough. The lead reviewer will develop a checklist and the HS will review it on Jan 6

• Ammonium hydroxide proposal. The lead noted that this version contained some minor updates 

based on public comments. The group proceeded to vote, and subsequently withdrew the motion 

to list so the members could review the new document more closely. 

Motion to classify Ammonium hydroxide as petitioned as synthetic: 

Motion by: JR

Seconded by: ZS

Discussion: none 

Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 Recuse: 0 

Motion to add Ammonium hydroxide as petitioned to 205.605:

Motion by: JR

Seconded by: TF

Discussion: The group noted that this material does not meet the criteria as set forth in 

OFPA. Additionally it is one of the few boiler chemicals allowed in dairy products.. The lead 

feels that more discussion and review needs to be conducted before the HS votes. And 

therefore the motion was withdrawn and the HS will vote on the listing motion on Dec 16.

• 2017 Sunset Materials - The HS Chair asked that the members consider which materials they can 

proceed with, especially those that are not waiting for TRs

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous HS Notes
Future Call Schedule

Nov 4, 2014 1:00 ET (cancelled - Veteran’s Day)

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss Triethyl Citrate TR

Discuss Ammonium hydroxide proposal/checklist

Dec 2, 2014 1:00 ET

• TSPP (2016 Sunset) (ZS) - Discuss proposal and vote 

• Glycerin (TF) - Discuss proposal and vote 

• WAF (HA) - Discuss proposal. Vote on next call

• Activated charcoal (2016 Sunset) (HA) - Discuss and vote if ready

• Boiler Amines (2016 Sunsets) (JT/TF)- Discuss reviews for second posting

• 2017 sunset items that will have no TR - Discuss

Dec 16, 2014 1:00 ET

• Boiler Amines (2016 Sunsets) (JT/TF) - Discussion of reviews for second posting 

• LMalic Acid (2016 Sunset) (JD) - Discuss and vote

• SAPP (2016 Sunset) (JD) - Discuss and vote 

• Paracetic Acid (2016 Sunset) (JFo) - Discuss and vote

• Ammonium Hydroxide (JR) - Vote on listing motion 

• WAF – Complete discussion of proposal and vote.

• Microorganisms (ZS) - Discuss

Jan 6, 2015 1:00 ET

• Egg White Lysozyme (2016 Sunset) (TF) – Discuss review for second posting

• Microorganisms (2016 Sunset) (ZS) - Vote

• PGME (JR) - Discuss TR if it is available

• Triethyl Citrate (JR) - Discuss checklist/vote if ready

Jan 20, 2015 1:00 ET

• PGME vote if finished

Jan 27, 2015 1:00 ET - Additional call

• Triethyl Citrate - vote

Feb 3, 2015 1:00 ET - Move to Mon Feb 2?

Feb 17, 2015 1:00 ET

Feb 24, 2015 1:00 ET - Additional call

Mar 3, 2015 1:00 ET

Mar 17, 2015 1:00 ET

Apr 7, 2015 1:00 ET

Apr 21, 2015 1:00 ET

Spring 2015 Milestones Target date

NOSB Training Feb 4-5, 2015

NOP - Complete Spring 2015 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 7, 2015

NOSB - Spring 2015 proposals due to NOP Feb 25, 2015

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Mar 9, 2015
2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests 

Summary: Spr 2015 Complete Review: Fall 2015

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Discuss work agendas on ES call Mar 13, 2015

Public comment closes Apr 6, 2015

Work agendas finalized on ES call (last call before spring mtg) Apr 10, 2015

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 13, 2015

Spring 2015 NOSB meeting - La Jolla, CA Week of April 27 - 31
Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo 2014 

TR

NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995 TAP – Yeast, 

Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) NOSB 

Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

 

 

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS 2014 

TR

TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS 2014 

TR

TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Wood rosin 205.606 ZS 2014 

TR

TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. Sufficiency 

due July 2014. TR found sufficient 06 

03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Alginates/ Alginic 

acid

205.605(b)/

205.605(a)

ZS,T

F

1995 

TR

Y

Combined TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Arabic gum, 

Carob bean gum, 

Guar gum, 

Locust bean gum

205.606 ZS 1995 Y 

Lmtd 

Scope

Gums. Combined TR
Colors 205.606 JR Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

All colors (17 total)

Calcium citrate, 

Citric acid, 

Lactic acid, 

Sodium citrate

205.605(a)

205.605(b)

JFo 1995

Y

TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Food Acids + salts. 2 TRs: One for citric 

acid and its salts, and one for lactic acid 

and its salts. Look at ancillary 

substances

Dairy Additives 

Fructooligosaccharid

es, 

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched, 

Whey protein 

concentrate

205.606 JFo

Y

Dairy additives. TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Combined TR 

Dairy Cultures 205.605(a) JFo 1995

Y

TR for ancillary substances

Diglycerides, 

Monoglycerides

205.605(b) JR 1995

Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Combined 

Enzymes 205.605(a) JFo Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR requested for ancillary 

substances approved by NOP 09 16 14 

Ferrous sulfate, 

Nutrient vitamins 

and minerals, 

Potassium chloride, 

Potassium iodide

205.605(b), 

205.605(a)

TF Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

One TR for vitamins

Calcium carbonate,

Calcium hydroxide, 

Magnesium 

carbonate, 

Magnesium chloride, 

Magnesium sulfate, 

Potassium acid 

tartrate, 

Potassium carbonate, 

Potassium citrate, 

Potassium 

phosphate, 

Sodium hydroxide, 

Sodium phosphates

205.605(a), 

205.605(b)

JT Y Lmtd 

scope

TR Requested 08 15 14. 

One TR for minerals
Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

205.606 ZS Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR requested for ancillary 

substances approved by NOP 09 16 14

Fish oil 205.606 JR Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Hydrogen peroxide 205.605(b) JD Y Sanitizers

Ozone 205.605(b) Sanitizers

Tocopherols 205.605(b) TF Y Lmtd 

Scope

Lmtd scope TR Requested 08 15 14

Xanthan gum 205.605(b) ZS Y

Ammon bicarbonate, 

Ammon carbonate, 

Calcium phosphate 

(monobasic, dibasic, 

tribasic), 

Sodium bicarbonate, 

Sodium carbonate

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

HA Y Leavening agents

Carbon dioxide, 

Ethylene, 

Nitrogen, 

Oxygen

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

JT Y Gases
2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 No TR Requests 

Summary: Spr 2015 Complete Review: Fall 2015

Acidified sodium 

chlorite

JD 2008 SANITIZERS

Ascorbic acid TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT

Bentonite JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Calcium chloride TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Casings JR

Celery powder JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chia (Salvia hispanica 

L.)

JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Cornstarch (native) ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Diatomaceous earth JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Dillweed oil JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Flavors JR 2005

Galangal, frozen JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS 2002 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Glycerin JR 2013 FILTERING AGENT

Kaolin JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS 2009 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Magnesium stearate JR 1995 DRYING

Orange pulp, dried JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Peppers (Chipotle 

chile)

JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR 1996 FILTERING AGENT

Phosphoric acid JD SANITIZERS

Seaweed, Pacific 

kombu

ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Sodium hypochlorite JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Sulfur dioxide JD 2011 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Turkish bay leaves JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Wakame seaweed 

(Undaria pinnatifida)

ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes 

Tuesday, December 02, 2014 1:00 pm ET 

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Tracy Favre (TF), Jennifer Taylor (JT), Joe Dickson 

(JD), Tom Chapman (TC) - sitting in 

Absent: John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Mac Stone (MS), Jean Richardson (JR)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Agenda

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA N Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, 

if applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition 

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s 

to petitioner. Pet. Addendum sent 

to HS 01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 

25 14. Petition found “complete” 

02 18 14. No TR requested. 

Proposal for fall 2014 returned to 

HS. 

Proposal

Spr 2015

Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 

Recommendation. 2001 

Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 

27 13. Petition found sufficient 12 

18 12. No TR requested. Original 

proposal revised for spring 2014 

meeting. 

Classification 

Motion 11 18 

14

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. 

TR sent to HS on 06 11 13. 

Sufficiency due 08 12 13. TR found 

suff 07 02 13. Proposal for fall 2014 

returned to HS.

12 02 14 Vote 

will remain 

open until 12 

05 14

Proposal 

Spr 2015
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether 

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent 

to HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency 

response 

due 08 12 13. TR found sufficient 

07 02 13. Discussion doc returned 

to HS for further review. 

Supplemental TR rqstd 05 20 14. 

Waiting for petitioner response 

before proceeding with updated 

TR. No response so HS will request 

Limtd Scope TR 09 02 14.

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Triethyl Citrate 205.605 JR 2014 

TR

Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst 

for Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR 

requested 04 16 14. TR in 

development (expected October 

2014). TR sent to HS 11 06 14. 

Sufficiency due 01 06 15. TR found 

sufficient 11 20 14.

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Sodium Lactate 205.605 HA Y Request to add to workplan sent to 

HS 06 24 14. Awaiting possible 

revisions to petition. Due midSeptember. No updated petition 

received.

TBD

Potassium Lactate 205.605 HA Y Request to add to workplan sent to 

HS 06 24 14. Awaiting possible 

revisions to petition. Due midSeptember. No updated petition 

received.

TBD

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015
Microorganisms 205.605 ZS 2014 TR

2003 

TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

requested by NOP Aug 26 2013. 

TR sent to HS 01 23 14. TR suff 

due 03 25 14. TR found not 

sufficient. TR sent to HS 07 24 

14. Suffic due 08 27 14. TR 

found sufficient 08 06 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR

2002 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b)) JFo/T

C

No new 

TR 

2000 

TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8

205.605(b) JT/HA

- TF

2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8

205.605(b) JT/HA

-TF

2001

TAP

No new 

TR 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAS # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 

TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov. 2009 

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD/AS 2003 

TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015
Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD/LD 2001 

TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. 

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5

205.605(b) ZS 2014 

Lmtd 

Scope 

TR

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope 

TR 01 12 14. Lmtd Scope TR 

sent to HS 06 11 14. TR 

sufficiency due 08 12 14. TR 

found sufficient 08 05 14

12 02 14. Vote 

will remain 

open until 12 05 

14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests (see table below)

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Packaging 

substances used in 

organic food 

handling - including 

BPA

ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback 

from NOP.

Discussion doc

TBD

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from the November 18 call

• TSPP (2016 Sunset) (ZS) - Discuss proposal and vote 

• Glycerin (TF) - Discuss proposal and vote 

• WAF (HA) - Discuss proposal. Vote on next call

• Activated charcoal (2016 Sunset) (HA) - Discuss and vote if ready

• Boiler Amines (2016 Sunsets) (JT/TF) - Discuss reviews for second posting

• 2017 sunset items that will have no TR - Discuss

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from November 18, 2014 were approved with no changes. MA will adjust the work table by 

moving the 2017 sunset materials to the work agenda above.
• TSPP. The lead reviewer summarized the information from the TR and materials checklist. The TR 

indicated that there are many alternatives to this material and the Board received very little public 

comment for the fall 2014 meeting. Therefore, the HS proposes removal. The HS decided to make a 

motion and vote and will leave the voting open for the members who could not be on the call. 

Motion to remove Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate from 205.605(b) of the National List based on the 

following criteria in the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) and/or 7 CFR 205.600(b): Availability 

of non-synthetic alternative protein sources [§ 205.600(b)(1)], alternative substances in use 

[§6518(m)(6)], lack of essentiality for handling organic products [§205.600(b)(6)], inconsistent with 

organic handling [§6517(c)(1)(A)(iii); 6517(c)(2)(A)(ii)]

Motion by: ZS 

Seconded by: TF

No additional discussion

Yes: 6

No: 0

Absent: 2

Abstain: 0

Recuse: 0

Note: The HS will leave the vote open through Friday, Dec 5 for those absentee members. 

ABS note Dec 15: Two members voted via email and the notes were updated to reflect their votes

• Glycerin (TF) - Members edited language, including the location of the annotation in the motion, in 

the current version of the proposal and will circulate the updated versions so members can vote. 

Classification Motion: 

Motion to classify glycerin as agricultural when derived from agricultural source material and 

processed using biological or mechanical/physical methods described under 205.270(a)

Motion by: TF

Seconded by: ZS

Further discussion: no

Yes: 6

No: 0

Absent: 2 

Abstain: 0

Recuse: 0

Note: The HS will leave the vote open through Friday, Dec 5 for those absentee members. 

ABS note Dec 15: Two members voted via email and the notes were updated to reflect their votes

Motion 1: 

Motion to list glycerin, produced from agricultural source materials and processed using biological 

or mechanical/physical methods as described under 205.270(a), at 205.606

Motion by: TF

Seconded by: ZS

Further discussion: no

Yes: 6
No: 0

Absent: 2 

Abstain: 0

Recuse: 0

Note: The HS will leave the vote open through Friday, Dec 5 for those absentee members. 

ABS note Dec 15: Two members voted via email and the notes were updated to reflect their votes

Motion 2: 

Motion to remove glycerin – produced by hydrolysis of fats and oils – from 205.605(b)

Motion by: TF

Seconded by: ZS

Further discussion: no

Yes: 6

No: 0

Absent: 2 

Abstain: 0

Recuse: 0

Note: The HS will leave the vote open through Friday, Dec 5 for those absentee members. 

ABS note Dec 15: Two members voted via email and the notes were updated to reflect their votes

• Whole Algal Flour (WAF) (HA) - Members discussed the proposal, which was returned to the 

Subcommittee from the fall 2014 meeting. The petitioner submitted additional information at the 

fall 2014 meeting that the HS subsequently used for further deliberation. The lead summarized the 

new information and will incorporate it into the proposal. The revised proposal, including a possible 

reclassification of WAF, will be recirculated to the group prior to the next call and the vote will be 

scheduled for Dec 18. 

• Activated charcoal (2016 Sunset) (HA) - Deferred to next call

• Boiler Amines (2016 Sunsets) (JT/TF) - Deferred to next call

• 2017 sunset items that will have no TR - Deferred to next call

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule

Nov 18, 2014 1:00 ET

Discuss Triethyl Citrate TR

Discuss Ammonium hydroxide proposal/checklist

Dec 2, 2014 1:00 ET

• TSPP (2016 Sunset) (ZS) - Discuss proposal and vote 

• Glycerin (TF) - Discuss proposal and vote 

• WAF (HA) - Discuss proposal. Vote on next call

• Activated charcoal (2016 Sunset) (HA) - Discuss and vote if ready - deferred to next call

• Boiler Amines (2016 Sunsets) (JT/TF)- Discuss reviews for second posting - deferred to next call

• 2017 sunset items that will have no TR – Discuss - deferred to next call

Dec 16, 2014 1:00 ET
• Activated charcoal (2016 Sunset) (HA) - Discuss and vote if ready

• Boiler Amines (2016 Sunsets) (JT/TF)- Discuss reviews for second posting

• WAF – Complete discussion of proposal and vote

• 2017 sunset items that will have no TR - Discuss

• LMalic Acid (2016 Sunset) (JD) - Discuss and vote

• SAPP (2016 Sunset) (JD) - Discuss and vote 

• Paracetic Acid (2016 Sunset) (JFo) - Discuss and vote

• Ammonium Hydroxide (JR) - Vote on listing motion 

• Microorganisms (ZS) - Discuss

Jan 6, 2015 1:00 ET

• Egg White Lysozyme (2016 Sunset) (TF) – Discuss review for second posting

• Microorganisms (2016 Sunset) (ZS) - Vote

• PGME (JR) - Discuss TR if it is available

• Triethyl Citrate (JR) - Discuss checklist/vote if ready

Jan 20, 2015 1:00 ET

• PGME vote if finished

Jan 27, 2015 1:00 ET - Additional call

• Triethyl Citrate - vote

Feb 3, 2015 1:00 ET - Move to Mon Feb 2?

Feb 17, 2015 1:00 ET

Feb 24, 2015 1:00 ET - Additional call

Mar 3, 2015 1:00 ET

Mar 17, 2015 1:00 ET

Apr 7, 2015 1:00 ET

Apr 21, 2015 1:00 ET

Spring 2015 Milestones Target date

NOSB Training Feb 4-5, 2015

NOP - Complete Spring 2015 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 7, 2015

NOSB - Spring 2015 proposals due to NOP Feb 25, 2015

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Mar 9, 2015

Discuss work agendas on ES call Mar 13, 2015

Public comment closes Apr 6, 2015

Work agendas finalized on ES call (last call before spring mtg) Apr 10, 2015

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 13, 2015

Spring 2015 NOSB meeting - La Jolla, CA Week of April 27 - 30
2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests 

Summary: Spr 2015 Complete Review: Fall 2015

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR 

rqst?

Notes* Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) (PDF)

Petition Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum (2010) 

(PDF)

205.605 JFo 2014 

TR

NOP 5014 – Certification of Organic 

Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995 TAP – Yeast, 

Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, Livestock Use, 

2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) NOSB 

Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

 

 

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Carnauba Wax 205.605 ZS 2014 

TR

TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS 2014 

TR

TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR found 

sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015
Wood rosin 205.606 ZS 2014 

TR

TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. Sufficiency 

due July 2014. TR found sufficient 06 

03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Alginates/ Alginic 

acid

205.605(b)/

205.605(a)

ZS,T

F

1995 

TR

Y

Combined TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Arabic gum, 

Carob bean gum, 

Guar gum, 

Locust bean gum

205.606 ZS 1995 Y 

Lmtd 

Scope

Gums. Combined TR

Colors 205.606 JR Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

All colors (17 total)

Calcium citrate, 

Citric acid, 

Lactic acid, 

Sodium citrate

205.605(a)

205.605(b)

JFo 1995

Y

TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Food Acids + salts. 2 TRs: One for citric 

acid and its salts, and one for lactic acid 

and its salts. Look at ancillary 

substances

Dairy Additives 

Fructooligosaccharid

es, 

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched, 

Whey protein 

concentrate

205.606 JFo

Y

Dairy additives. TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Combined TR 

Dairy Cultures 205.605(a) JFo 1995

Y

TR for ancillary substances

Diglycerides, 

Monoglycerides

205.605(b) JR 1995

Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Combined 

Enzymes 205.605(a) JFo Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR requested for ancillary 

substances approved by NOP 09 16 14 

Ferrous sulfate, 

Nutrient vitamins 

and minerals, 

Potassium chloride, 

Potassium iodide

205.605(b), 

205.605(a)

TF Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

One TR for vitamins
Calcium carbonate,

Calcium hydroxide, 

Magnesium 

carbonate, 

Magnesium chloride, 

Magnesium sulfate, 

Potassium acid 

tartrate, 

Potassium carbonate, 

Potassium citrate, 

Potassium 

phosphate, 

Sodium hydroxide, 

Sodium phosphates

205.605(a), 

205.605(b)

JT Y Lmtd 

scope

TR Requested 08 15 14. 

One TR for minerals

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

205.606 ZS Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR requested for ancillary 

substances approved by NOP 09 16 14

Fish oil 205.606 JR Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Hydrogen peroxide 205.605(b) JD Y Sanitizers

Ozone 205.605(b) Sanitizers

Tocopherols 205.605(b) TF Y Lmtd 

Scope

Lmtd scope TR Requested 08 15 14

Xanthan gum 205.605(b) ZS Y

Ammon bicarbonate, 

Ammon carbonate, 

Calcium phosphate 

(monobasic, dibasic, 

tribasic), 

Sodium bicarbonate, 

Sodium carbonate

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

HA Y Leavening agents

Carbon dioxide, 

Ethylene, 

Nitrogen, 

Oxygen

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

JT Y Gases
2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 No TR Requests 

Summary: Spr 2015 Complete Review: Fall 2015

Acidified sodium 

chlorite

JD 2008 SANITIZERS

Ascorbic acid TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Attapulgite JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT

Bentonite JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Calcium chloride TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Calcium hypochlorite JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Casings JR

Celery powder JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chia (Salvia hispanica 

L.)

JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chlorine dioxide JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Cornstarch (native) ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Diatomaceous earth JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Dillweed oil JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Flavors JR 2005

Galangal, frozen JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Gelatin ZS 2002 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Glycerin JR 2013 FILTERING AGENT

Kaolin JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Kelp ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Konjac flour ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Lecithin - de-oiled ZS 2009 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Lemongrass-frozen JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Magnesium stearate JR 1995 DRYING

Orange pulp, dried JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Peppers (Chipotle 

chile)

JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Perlite JR 1996 FILTERING AGENT

Phosphoric acid JD SANITIZERS

Seaweed, Pacific 

kombu

ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Sodium hypochlorite JD 2006 SANITIZERS

Sulfur dioxide JD 2011 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Sweet potato starch ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Turkish bay leaves JD None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Wakame seaweed 

(Undaria pinnatifida)

ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for 

addition to or removal from the National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program 

(NOP) policy or regulations. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, regulations, and status of 

substances used in organic production and handling.

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

Handling Subcommittee (HS) Meeting Notes 

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 1:00 pm ET 

Present: Harold Austin, Chair (HA), Zea Sonnabend (ZS), Tracy Favre (TF), Jean Richardson (JR), Joe Dickson 

(JD), Tom Chapman (TC) - sitting in, Lisa de Lima (LD)

Absent: Jennifer Taylor (JT), John Foster, Vice Chair (JFo), Mac Stone (MS)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA), Emily Brown Rosen (EBR) 

Work Agenda

Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Whole algal flour

Petition Addendum 

#1

205.606 HA N Petition sent to HS on 09 30 13. 

Petition suff (including TR Request, 

if applicable) due 11 29 13. Petition 

found insufficient. Sent addit’l Q’s 

to petitioner. Pet. Addendum sent 

to HS 01 22 14. Sufficiency due 02 

25 14. Petition found “complete” 

02 18 14. No TR requested. 

Proposal for fall 2014 returned to 

HS. 

Proposal

Spr 2015

Ammonium 

hydroxide (boiler 

water additive)

Add to 

205.605

JR No

2001 

TAP

2000 petition. 2001 

Recommendation. 2001 

Background Paper. 2012 Petition 

sent to HS 11 06 12. Petition 

Sufficiency Response Due Date: 01 

27 13. Petition found sufficient 12 

18 12. No TR requested. Original 

proposal revised for spring 2014 

meeting. 

Classification 

Motion 

11 18 14

Listing motion 

12 16 14

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Glycerin

CAS #(56-81-5)

Remove 

from 

205.605(b)

TF 1995 

TR

2013 

TR

Petition sent to HS on 01 09 13. 

Sufficiency response due 03 11 13. 

TR sent to HS on 06 11 13. 

Sufficiency due 08 12 13. TR found 

suff 07 02 13. Proposal for fall 2014 

returned to HS.

12 02 14.

Vote finalized

12 05 14

Proposal 

Spr 2015
Petitioned Substances

Substance National 

List §

Con

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Polyalkylene glycol 

monobutyl ether 

PGME (PDF) (CAS # 

9038-95-3) As a 

boiler water additive

205.605 JR 2013 

TR

Petition sent to MS/HS 01 28 13. TR 

Requested 2 19 2013. Draft TR sent 

to HS 06 11 13. TR sufficiency 

response due 08 12 13. TR found 

sufficient 07 02 13. Discussion doc

returned to HS for further review. 

Supplemental TR rqstd 05 20 14. 

Waiting for petitioner response 

before proceeding with updated 

TR. No response so HS will request 

Limtd Scope TR 09 02 14.

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Triethyl Citrate 205.605 JR 2014 

TR

Petition sent to HS 03 04 14. Rqst 

for Q’s or TR due 05 06 14. TR 

requested 04 16 14. TR in 

development (expected October 

2014). TR sent to HS 11 06 14. 

Sufficiency due 01 06 15. TR found 

sufficient 11 20 14.

Proposal 

Spr 2015

Sodium Lactate 205.605 HA Y Request to add to workplan sent to 

HS 06 24 14. Awaiting possible 

revisions to petition. Due midSeptember. No updated petition 

received.

TBD

Potassium Lactate 205.605 HA Y Request to add to workplan sent to 

HS 06 24 14. Awaiting possible 

revisions to petition. Due midSeptember. No updated petition 

received.

TBD

2016 Sunsets § 205.605(a) and 205.606 

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR rqst? Notes* Vote Meeting

Egg white 

lysozyme 

CAS # 9001–63–2

205.605(a) TF No new 

TR

2011 TR

2003 TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Egg White Lysozyme on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. 

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015
Microorganisms 205.605 ZS 2014 TR

2003 TAP 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Microorganisms on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR requested 

by NOP Aug 26 2013. TR sent to 

HS 01 23 14. TR suff due 03 25 

14. TR found not sufficient. TR 

sent to HS 07 24 14. Suffic due 

08 27 14. TR found sufficient 08 

06 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Activated 

charcoal 

CAS #s 7440–44–

0; 64365–11–3

205.605(b) HA No new 

TR 

2002 TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Activated Charcoal on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009

12 16 14 Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Peracetic acid

CAS # 79–21–0

205.605(b) JFo/TC No new 

TR 

2000 TAP

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Peracetic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Oct 2009

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Cyclohexylamine

CAS # 108 -91-8 

205.605(b) JT/TF 2001 TAP

No new 

TR 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Cyclohexylamine on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

12 16 14 Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Diethylaminoeth

anol

CAS # 100–37–8 

205.605(b) JT/TF 2001 TAP

No new 

TR 

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Dethylaminoethanol on 

205.605b (PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

12 16 14 Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Octadecylamine

CAS # 124-30-1

205.605(b) TF 2001 TAP

No new 

TR 

request

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on Octadecylamine on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov. 2009 

12 16 14 Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

L-Malic acid

CAS # 97 -67-6). 

205.605(a) JD/AS 2003 TAP

No new 

TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on L-Malic Acid on 205.605b 

(PDF) Nov 2009. TR 

determination: 01 17 14

Questions for posting

12 16 14 Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

Sodium acid 

pyrophosphate

CAS # 7758–16–9

2009 Expanded 

use

205.605(b) JD/LD 2001 TAP

2010 TR

No New 

TR

Apr 2011 Subcomm 

recommendation

April 2011 NOSB 

recommendation

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on SAPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. 

12 16 14 Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015
Tetrasodium 

pyrophosphate

(TSPP)

CAS # 7722–88–5 

205.605(b) ZS 2014 

Lmtd 

Scope TR

2002 TR

Final Sunset Recommendation 

on TSPP on 205.605b (PDF) Nov 

2009. Requested a limtd scope 

TR 01 12 14. Lmtd Scope TR sent 

to HS 06 11 14. TR sufficiency 

due 08 12 14. TR found 

sufficient 08 05 14

12 02 14. 

Vote 

completed 

12 05 14

Summary: 

Fall 2014

Review: 

Spr 2015

2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests (see table below)

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR rqst? Notes Vote Meeting

Yeast (2006) 

(PDF)

Petition 

Supplement 

(2010) (PDF)

Petition 

Memorandum 

(2010) (PDF)

205.605(a) JFo/MS 2014 TR NOP 5014 – Certification of 

Organic Yeast (PDF)

TAP – Yeast, Autolysate, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Bakers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Nutritional, 1995 

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, 

Livestock Use, 2002

TAP – Yeast, Brewers, 1995 TAP 

– Yeast, Nutritional, 1995

TAP – Yeast, Smoked, 1995

TAP – Yeast Derivatives, 

Livestock Use, 2002

NOSB Formal Rec (2010)

NOSB Committee Rec (2010) 

NOSB Committee Rec (2007) 

2014 TR sent to HS 01 22 14. 

TR sufficiency due July 15, 2014. 

TR found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Carnauba Wax 205.605(a)

 

ZS 2014 TR TAP for Fruit Waxes, 1996 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 24 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Orange Shellac 205.606 ZS 2014 TR TAP, 2002 (PDF)

2014 TR sent to HS 01 27 14. TR 

sufficiency due July 15, 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015
Wood rosin 205.606 ZS 2014 TR TR sent to HS on 01 24 14. 

Sufficiency due July 2014. TR 

found sufficient 06 03 14.

Summary: 

Spr 2015

Review: 

Fall 2015

Other projects

Name Contact Notes* Meeting

Packaging 

substances used in 

organic food 

handling - including 

BPA

ZS Submitted briefing paper to NOP 01 12 14. Waiting for feedback 

from NOP. Memo from NOP sent to HS 11 19 14

Discussion doc

Fall 2015

* Highlight indicates committee action needed. 

Agenda

• Approve notes from the December 2 call

• Activated charcoal (2016 Sunset) (HA) - Discuss and vote if ready

• Boiler Amines (2016 Sunsets) (JT/TF)- Discuss reviews for second posting

• WAF – Complete discussion of proposal and vote

• 2017 sunset items that will have no TR - Discuss 

• LMalic Acid (2016 Sunset) (JD) - Discuss and vote

• SAPP (2016 Sunset) (JD) - Discuss and vote 

• Paracetic Acid (2016 Sunset) (JFo) - Discuss and vote

• Ammonium Hydroxide (JR) - Vote on listing motion 

• Microorganisms (ZS) - Discuss 

• Research Priorities Discussion

• Adjourn

Discussion

• Notes from December 2 call were approved with no changes

• Transition plan: The HS Chair discussed the plan for handing off materials as 4 members rotate off 

and the new members begin their terms. JFo will hand off Peracetic Acid, Yeast, and several 2017 

Sunset materials. JD will pass along many 2017 sunsets including various sanitizers and misc. 

ingredients. The HS Chair asked that the members email him their preferred dates for discussing 

their Sunset materials. 

• TF volunteered to review alginates and alginic acid.

• Activated charcoal (2016 Sunset) (HA) - The lead summarized the material use and public 

comments from the first posting in fall 2014. The material is in use, is benign, and has no ancillary 

substances. The group agreed to add the following language, which was included in the fall 2014 

posting, to all sunset reviews as a way to indicate the actual intent for the material: The Handling 

Subcommittee believes that the full Board should have the opportunity to complete the review of 
each sunset material by voting. The NOP has stated that to do this a motion to remove should be 

brought from the Subcommittee for each substance. If the Subcommittee’s motion to remove fails 

to receive a majority, the review will still be put forward to the full Board. The motion to remove is 

voted by the full Board and needs to receive a 2/3 majority to recommend removal.

The HS proceeded to a vote. 

Vote:

Motion to remove activated charcoal (CAS #s 7440–44–0; 64365–11–3) from §205.605(b). 

Motion by: HA

Seconded: TF

Additional discussion: none

Yes: 0 No: 5 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 Recuse: 0 

• Boiler Amines (2016 Sunsets) (JT/TF) - The lead reviewer summarized the materials and relayed the 

information gleaned from the fall 2014 public comments. Based on failure to meet the OFPA 

criteria, comments urging the NOSB to remove these materials, and the fact that most of the 

industry is moving away from use, the HS supports removal of the boiler amines from the National 

List. 

Vote:

Motion to remove the boiler amines, Cyclohexylamine (CAS # 108 -91-8), Diethylaminoethanol (CAS 

# 100–37–8), and Octadecylamine (CAS # 124-30-1), all three with the annotation “for use only as a 

boiler water additive for packaging sterilization”, from section 205.605(b) 

Motion by: TR 

Seconded by: JR

Additional discussion: The NOP noted that if public comment raises any concerns about 

implementation time, the program can determine the appropriate length during the rulemaking 

stage. 

Yes: 5 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 Recuse: 0 

• WAF - Complete discussion of proposal and vote - deferred to next call. 

• 2017 sunset items without new TRs - As noted above, the Chair asked that the members indicate 

when they would be prepared to discuss the 2017 sunset materials.

• L-Malic Acid (2016 Sunset) (JD) - The lead reviewer summarized the comments from the last 

meeting and the group proceeded to a vote.

VOTE: 

Motion to remove L-Malic acid (CAS # 97-67-6) from section 205.605(a)

Motion by: JD 

Seconded by: TF

Additional Discussion: The group agreed to add the language regarding sunset to this review, as 

discussed above. Yes: 0 No: 5 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 Recuse: 0 

SAPP (2016 Sunset) (JD) - The lead reviewer noted that the comments for SAPP were very similar to 

those for L-Malic acid. The first posting for this material was fall 2014 and it gleaned focused 

comments from a certifier who had clients currently using this material, as well as from the original 

petitioner. The NOP noted that the lead reviewer provided helpful background information by 

including a summary and response to comments. The group moved to a vote. 
Vote:

Motion to remove Sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP) (CAS # 7758-16-9) -for use only as a 

leavening agent, from 205.605(b) 

Motion by: JD 

Seconded by: TF

Additional discussion: none

Yes: 0 No: 5 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 Recuse: 0 

• Peracetic Acid (2016 Sunset) (JFo) - Discussion and vote deferred to January 27 call. Will be 

transferred to TC and JR will help with review.

• Ammonium Hydroxide (JR) - Petitioned material. The HS discussed ammonium hydroxide, deemed 

the petition sufficient, and voted on classification on Nov 18, 2014. In 2013 the CS was not in 

support of adding this material to the National List (NL), however subsequent public comment 

indicated that Ammonium Hydroxide could be used as a less toxic alternative to other boiler 

volatile amines. 

Motion to add Ammonium Hydroxide to Section 205.605

Motion by: JR

Seconded by: TF

Additional discussion: The group discussed various public comments from the fall 2014 meeting. 

Yes: 0 No: 5 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 Recuse: 0 

• Microorganisms (ZS) - Discussion deferred to next call

• Research Priorities - Discussion deferred to next call

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous HS Notes

Future Call Schedule

Dec 2, 2014 1:00 ET

• TSPP (2016 Sunset) (ZS) - Discuss proposal and vote 

• Glycerin (TF) - Discuss proposal and vote 

• WAF (HA) - Discuss proposal. Vote on next call

• Activated charcoal (2016 Sunset) (HA) - Discuss and vote if ready - deferred to next call

• Boiler Amines (2016 Sunsets) (JT/TF)- Discuss reviews for second posting - deferred to next call

• 2017 sunset items that will have no TR – Discuss - deferred to next call

Dec 16, 2014 1:00 ET

• Activated charcoal (2016 Sunset) (HA) - Discuss and vote if ready

• Boiler Amines (2016 Sunsets) (JT/TF)- Discuss reviews for second posting

• WAF – Complete discussion of proposal and vote

• 2017 sunset items that will have no TR - Discuss 

• LMalic Acid (2016 Sunset) (JD) - Discuss and vote

• SAPP (2016 Sunset) (JD) - Discuss and vote 

• Paracetic Acid (2016 Sunset) (JFo) - Discuss and vote

• Ammonium Hydroxide (JR) - Vote on listing motion 

• Microorganisms (ZS) - Discuss 

Jan 6, 2015 1:00 ET
• Microorganisms (ZS) - Discuss 

• WAF - Complete discussion of proposal and vote

• Casings (JR) - discuss summary/questions if any

• Fish Oil (JR) - discuss summary/questions if any

• Egg White Lysozyme (2016 Sunset) (TF) - Discuss review for second posting

• Microorganisms (2016 Sunset) (ZS) - Vote

• PGME (JR) - Discuss TR if it is available

• Triethyl Citrate (JR) - Discuss checklist/vote if ready

• JD will discuss and transfer his 2017 Sunset Materials (Sanitizers and Misc Ingredients)

• Research Priorities 

Jan 20, 2015 1:00 ET

• PGME (JR) vote if finished

• 2017 Sunset - Colors (JR) - discuss summary/questions if any

• 2017 Sunset (JR) - Filtering Aids: Attapulgite, Bentonite, Diatomaceous earth, Kaolin, Perlite, 

Glycerin

• 2017 Sunset (JR) – DryingAgents: Diglycerides, Magnesium stearate, Monoglycerides

• 2017 Sunset (JR) - Flavors

• 2017 Sunset - (HA) Leavening Agents: Sodium bicarbonate, Sodium carbonate, Ammonium 

bicarbonate, Ammonium carbonate, Calcium phosphate dibasic, Calcium phosphate monobasic, 

Calcium phosphate tribasic

Jan 27, 2015 1:00 ET - Additional call

• Paracetic Acid (2016 Sunset) (TC/JR) - Discuss and vote

• Triethyl Citrate (JR)- vote

• 2017 Sunsets - (TF) - Alginic acid, Alginates,

• 2017 Sunsets - (TF) - Vitamins&Mins: Calcium chloride, Potassium chloride, Potassium iodide, 

Ascorbic acid, Ferrous sulfate, Nutrient vitamins and minerals, 

• 2017 Sunsets - (TF) - Tocopherols 

• 2017 Sunsets (MS) - Yeast - discuss TR and summary/questions if any

Feb 2, 2015 1:00 ET - Moved from Feb 3 

• 2017 sunsets (all 205.606 materials) (ZS) - discuss summary/questions if any

• 2017 sunsets (MS) - Minerals: Calcium carbonate, Magnesium sulfate, Calcium hydroxide, 

Magnesium carbonate, Magnesium chloride, Potassium acid tartrate, Potassium carbonate, 

Potassium citrate, Potassium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phosphates - discuss 

summary/questions if any

Feb 17, 2015 1:00 ET

• 2017 sunsets (LD) – Gases: Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, Ethylene, Enzymes - discuss 

summary/questions if any

• 2017 sunsets (AS) - Food Acids: Citric acid, Lactic acid, Calcium citrate, Sodium citrate

• 2017 sunsets (TC) – Dairy: Fructooligosaccharides, Inulin-oligofructose enriched, Whey protein 

concentrate, Dairy cultures 

Feb 24, 2015 1:00 ET - Additional call

Mar 3, 2015 1:00 ET

Mar 17, 2015 1:00 ET

BPA - discuss draft discussion doc

Apr 7, 2015 1:00 ET

Apr 21, 2015 1:00 ET
2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 TR Requests 

Summary: Spr 2015 Complete Review: Fall 2015

Name National 

List §

Con 

tact

TR rqst? Notes Vote Meeting

(b) Alginates 

(a) Alginic acid

205.605 TF 1995 TR

Y 

Combined TR Requested 08 15 14. 

TR Expected Jan/Feb 2015

Arabic gum, 

Carob bean gum, 

Guar gum, 

Locust bean gum

205.606 ZS 1995 Y 

Lmtd 

Scope

Gums. Combined TR

Colors 205.606 JR Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

All colors (17 total). TR Expected 

Jan/Feb 2015

(b) Calcium citrate 

(a) Citric acid, 

(a) Lactic acid, 

(b) Sodium citrate

205.605 JFo/AS 1995

Y 

TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Food Acids + salts. 2 TRs: One for 

citric acid and its salts, and one for 

lactic acid and its salts. Look at 

ancillary substances. TR Expected 

Jan/Feb 2015

Spring 2015 Milestones Target date

NOSB Training Feb 4-5, 2015

NOP - Complete Spring 2015 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 7, 2015

NOSB - Spring 2015 proposals due to NOP Feb 25, 2015

NOP - Post proposals, Publish FRN, Open public comment Mar 9, 2015

Discuss work agendas on ES call Mar 13, 2015

Public comment closes Apr 6, 2015

Work agendas finalized on ES call (last call before spring mtg) Apr 10, 2015

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 13, 2015

Spring 2015 NOSB meeting - La Jolla, CA Week of April 27 - 30
Dairy Additives 

Fructooligosaccharid

es, 

Inulin-oligofructose 

enriched, 

Whey protein 

concentrate

205.606 JFo/TC Y Dairy additives. TR Requested 08 

15 14. 

Combined TR. TR Expected Jan/Feb 

2015 

Dairy Cultures 205.605(a) JFo/TC 1995

Y 

TR for ancillary substances will 

address this

Diglycerides, 

Monoglycerides

205.605(b) JR 1995

Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR Requested 08 15 14. 

Combined. TR Expected Jan/Feb 

2015 

Enzymes 205.605(a) JFo/LD Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR requested for 

ancillary substances approved by 

NOP 09 16 14. TR Expected Feb 

2015 

(b) Ferrous sulfate 

(b) Nutrient vitamins 

 and minerals, 

(a) Potassium 

 chloride 

(a) Potassium iodide

205.605(b) TF Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

One TR for vitamins. TR Expected 

Jan/Feb 2015

Calcium carbonate,

Calcium hydroxide, 

Magnesium 

carbonate, 

Magnesium chloride, 

Magnesium sulfate, 

Potassium acid 

tartrate, 

Potassium carbonate, 

Potassium citrate, 

Potassium 

phosphate, 

Sodium hydroxide, 

Sodium phosphates

205.605(a), 

205.605(b)

JT/MS Y Lmtd 

scope

TR Requested 08 15 14. 

One TR for minerals. NO TR 

contracted

Pectin (non-amidated 

forms only)

205.606 ZS Y Lmtd 

scope

Lmtd scope TR requested for 

ancillary substances approved by 

NOP 09 16 14. TR Expected Feb 

2015

Fish oil 205.606 JR Y TR Requested 08 15 14. 

TR Expected Jan/Feb 2015
Tocopherols 205.605(b) TF Y Lmtd 

Scope

Lmtd scope TR Requested 08 15 14. 

TR Expected Jan/Feb 2015

2017 Sunsets §205.605(a), §205.605(b) and 205.606 No TRs

Summary: Spr 2015 Complete Review: Fall 2015

Attapulgite 205.605(a) JR 2010 FILTERING AGENT

Bentonite 205.605(a) JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Calcium chloride 205.605(a) TF VITAMINS & MINERALS

Diatomaceous earth 205.605(a) JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Flavors 205.605(a) JR 2005

Kaolin 205.605(a) JR 1995 FILTERING AGENT

Perlite 205.605(a) JR 1996 FILTERING AGENT

Ammon bicarbonate, 

Ammon carbonate, 

Calcium phosphate 

(monobasic, dibasic, 

tribasic), 

Sodium bicarbonate, 

Sodium carbonate

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

HA N Leavening agents

Carbon dioxide, 

Ethylene, Nitrogen, 

Oxygen

205.605(b)

205.605(a)

JT/LD Y Gases

Ascorbic acid 205.605(b) TF 1995 VITAMINS & MINERALS

Acidified sodium 

chlorite

205.605(b) JD/AS 2008 SANITIZERS

Calcium hypochlorite 205.605(b) JD/AS 2006 SANITIZERS

Chlorine dioxide 205.605(b) JD/AS 2006 SANITIZERS

Phosphoric acid 205.605(b) JD/AS SANITIZERS

Sodium hypochlorite 205.605(b) JD/AS 2006 SANITIZERS

Hydrogen peroxide 205.605(b) JD/AS SANITIZERS

Ozone 205.605(b) JD/AS SANITIZERS

Glycerin 205.605(b) JR 2013 FILTERING AGENT

Magnesium stearate 205.605(b) JR 1995 DRYING

Sulfur dioxide 205.605(b) JD/TC 2011 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS

Xanthan gum 205.605(b) ZS Y

Casings 205.606 JR

Celery powder 205.606 JD/TC None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Chia (Salvia hispanica 

L.)

205.606 JD/TC None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Dillweed oil 205.606 JD/TC None MISC. INGREDIENTS
Galangal, frozen 205.606 JD/TC None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Lemongrass-frozen 205.606 JD/TC None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Orange pulp, dried 205.606 JD/TC None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Peppers (Chipotle chile) 205.606 JD/TC None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Turkish bay leaves 205.606 JD/TC None MISC. INGREDIENTS

Cornstarch (native) 205.606 ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Seaweed, Pacific 

kombu

205.606 ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Wakame seaweed 

(Undaria pinnatifida)

205.606 ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Sweet potato starch 205.606 ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Gelatin 205.606 ZS 2002 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Kelp 205.606 ZS 1995 GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Konjac flour 205.606 ZS None GUMS, THICKENING AGENTS

Lecithin - de-oiled 205.606 ZS 2009 PRESERVATIVES, THICKENERS