Sunset 2017 Review Summary 

Meeting 1 - Request for Public Comment

Handling Substances §205.605(b)

April 2015

Introduction

As part of the Sunset Process, the National Organic Program (NOP) announces substances on the 

National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) that are coming up for sunset review 

by the National Organic Standard Board (NOSB). The following list announces substances that are on the 

National List for use in organic crop production that must be reviewed by the NOSB and renewed by the 

USDA before their sunset dates in 2017. This list provides the substance’s current status on the National 

List, use description, references to past technical reports, past NOSB actions, and regulatory history, as 

applicable. If a new technical report has been requested for a substance, this is noted in this list. To see 

if any new technical report is available, please check for updates under the substance name in the 

Petitioned Substances Database. 

Request for Comments

While the NOSB will not complete its review and any recommendations on these substances until the 

fall 2015 public meeting, the NOP is requesting that the public provide comments about these 

substances to the NOSB as part of the spring 2015 public meeting. These comments should be provided 

through www.regulations.gov by April 7, 2015 as explained in the meeting notice published in the 

Federal Register. 

These comments are necessary to guide the NOSB’s review of each substance against the criteria in the 

Organic Foods Production Act (7 U.S.C. 6518(m)) and the USDA organic regulations (7 CFR 205.600). The 

current substances on the National List were originally recommended by the NOSB based on evidence 

available to the NOSB at the time of their last review which demonstrated that the substances were 

found to be: (1) not harmful to human health or the environment, (2) necessary because of the 

unavailability of wholly nonsynthetic alternatives, and (3) consistent and compatible with organic 

practices. 

Public comments should focus on providing new information about a substance since its last NOSB 

review. Such information could include research or data that may support a change in the NOSB’s 

determination for a substance. Public comment should also address the continuing need for a substance 

or whether the substance is no longer needed or in demand.

Guidance on Submitting Your Comments

Comments should clearly indicate your position on the allowance or prohibition of substances on the list 

and explain the reasons for your position. You should include relevant information and data to support 

your position (e.g., scientific, environmental, manufacturing, industry impact information, etc.). 

For Comments That Support Substances Under Review:

If you provide comments in support of an allowance of a substance on the National List, you should 

provide information demonstrating that the substance is: 

(1) not harmful to human health or the environment;

(2) necessary to the production of the agricultural products because of the unavailability of wholly 

nonsynthetic substitute products; and 

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(3) consistent with organic crop production. 

For Comments That Do Not Support Substances Under Review: 

If you provide comments that do not support a substance on the National List, you should provide 

reasons why the use of the substance should no longer be allowed in organic production or handling. 

Specifically, comments that support the removal of a substance from the National List should provide 

new information since its last NOSB review to demonstrate that the substance is: 

(1) harmful to human health or the environment; 

(2) unnecessary because of the availability of alternatives; and 

(3) inconsistent with crop production. 

For Comments Addressing the Availability of Alternatives: 

Comments may present information about the viability of alternatives for a substance under sunset 

review. Viable alternatives include, but are not limited to:

o Alternative management practices that would eliminate the need for the specific 

substance; 

o Other currently exempted substances that are on the National List, which could 

eliminate the need for this specific substance; and

o Other organic or nonorganic agricultural substances. 

Your comments should address whether any alternatives have a function and effect equivalent to or 

better than the allowed substance, and whether you want the substance to be allowed or removed from 

the National List. Assertions about alternative substances, except for those alternatives that already 

appear on the National List, should, if possible, include the name and address of the manufacturer of the 

alternative. Further, your comments should include a copy or the specific source of any supportive 

literature, which could include product or practice descriptions; performance and test data; reference 

standards; names and addresses of producers or handlers who have used the alternative under similar 

conditions and the date of use; and an itemized comparison of the function and effect of the proposed 

alternative(s) with substance under review. The following table can help you describe recommended 

alternatives in place of a current substance that you do not want to be continued.

For Comments on Nonorganic Agricultural Substances at Section 205.606.

For nonorganic agricultural substances on section 205.606, the NOSB Handling Subcommittee requests 

current industry information regarding availability of and history of unavailability of an organic form of 

the substance in the appropriate form, quality, or quantity of the substance. The NOSB Handling 

Subcommittee would like to know if there is a change in supply of organic forms of the substance or 

demand for the substance (i.e. is an allowance for the nonorganic form still needed), as well as any new 

information about alternative substances that the NOSB did not previously consider. 

Written public comments will be accepted through April 7, 2015 via www.regulations.gov. Comments 

received after that date may not be reviewed by the NOSB before the meeting. 

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Sunset 2017 Review Summary 

Meeting 1 - Request for Public Comment

Handling Substances §205.605(b)

April 2015

Reference: 7 CFR 205.605 Nonagricultural (Nonorganic) substances allowed as ingredients in or on 

processed products labeled as ‘‘organic’’ or ‘‘made with organic (specified ingredients or food 

group(s)).’’

§205.605(b) Synthetics allowed:

Acidified sodium chlorite

Alginates

Ammonium bicarbonate

Ammonium carbonate

Ascorbic acid

Calcium citrate

Calcium hydroxide

Calcium phosphates: monobasic, dibasic, 

tribasic

Carbon dioxide

Chlorine Materials: calcium hypochlorite, 

chlorine dioxide, sodium hypochlorite

Ethylene

Ferrous sulfate

Glycerides: mono and di

Glycerin

Hydrogen peroxide

Magnesium carbonate

Magnesium chloride

Magnesium stearate

Nutrient vitamins and minerals

Ozone

Phosphoric acid

Potassium acid tartrate

Potassium carbonate

Potassium citrate

Potassium phosphate

Sodium citrate

Sodium hydroxide

Sodium phosphates

Sulfur dioxide

Tocopherols

Xanthan gum

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Acidified sodium chlorite

Reference: 205.605(b) - Secondary direct antimicrobial food treatment and indirect food contact surface 

sanitizing. Acidified with citric acid only. 

Technical Report: 2008 TAP 

Petition(s): 2006 Sodium Chlorite, Acidified

Past NOSB Actions: 2009 NOSB recommendation 

Recent Regulatory Background: Added to NL effective 03/15/2012 (77 FR 8089)

Sunset Date: 03/15/17

Additional information requested by NOSB 

Is the substance essential for organic food production? Since the material was last reviewed, have 

additional commercially available alternatives emerged? The Handling Subcommittee encourages 

current users of acidified sodium chlorite to provide detailed comments describing the situations in 

which it is the most appropriate or effective antimicrobial for a given application. 

Alginates

Reference: 205.605(b) Synthetics allowed

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): 1995 Alginates

Past NOSB Actions: 04/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

Please bring forth any information regarding the effect of Alginic Acid and/or Alginates on human 

digestion.

Ammonium bicarbonate

Reference: 205.605(b) - for use only as a leavening agent

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 04/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 sunset 

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recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

NONE

Ammonium carbonate

Reference: 205.605(b) –for use only as a leavening agent

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 04/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 sunset

recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

NONE

Ascorbic acid

Reference: 205.605(b)

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 04/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

NONE

Calcium citrate

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Reference: 205.605(b)

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

NONE

Calcium hydroxide

Reference: 205.605(b)

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

NONE

Calcium phosphates (monobasic, dibasic, and tribasic) 

Reference: 205.605(b)

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 sunset 

recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB

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Have there been any changes in the sources of the raw materials from which the calcium or the 

phosphate are derived from? Any changes in the manufacturing process?

Carbon dioxide

Reference: 205.605(b)

Technical Report: 1995 TAP; 2006 TAP

Petition(s): 2007 Carbon Dioxide

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 2007 NOSB Committee recommendation;

11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

NONE

Chlorine materials

Reference: 205.605(b) Chlorine materials- —disinfecting and sanitizing food contact surfaces, Except,

That, residual chlorine levels in the water shall not exceed the maximum residual disinfectant limit 

under the Safe Drinking Water Act (Calcium hypochlorite; Chlorine dioxide; and Sodium hypochlorite).

Technical Report: 2006 TR - Handling

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 04/2006 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

Is the substance essential for organic food production? Since the material was last reviewed, have 

additional commercially available alternatives emerged? The Handling Subcommittee encourages 

current users of chlorine materials to provide detailed comments describing the situations in which they 

are the most appropriate or effective antimicrobial for a given application. 

Ethylene

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Reference: 205.605(b) allowed for postharvest ripening of tropical fruit and degreening of citrus.

Technical Report: 1995 TAP; 1999 TAP - Processing 

Petition(s): 1995 N/A, 2008 Ethylene (for use with pears)

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 10/1999 NOSB minutes and vote (add tropical 

fruit and citrus); 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 11/2008 recommendation for pears; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

The subcommittee is considering editing the annotation and removing its allowed use for the degreening of citrus. If you use this material for the de-greening of citrus please let us know why you need 

to use it, and what the impact on your operation would be if it was removed from the List.

Ferrous sulfate

Reference: 205.605(b) - for iron enrichment or fortification of foods when required by regulation or 

recommended (independent organization).

Technical Report: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR in development

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 04/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

NONE

Glycerides (mono and di)

Reference: 205.605(b) for use only in drum drying of food. 

Technical Report: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR 

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 04/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

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Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

1. The subcommittee would like to better understand the extent of use of glycerides (mon- and di-) in 

drum drying. Are glycerides essential to organic food production? Describe the effects on your 

operation if glycerides were removed from the National List 

2. There appear to be many alternatives to use of glycerides for drum drying of foods, such as spray 

drying, freeze drying, fluidized bed dryers, air lift dryers, etc. Freeze drying is said to be an 

acceptable alternative to drum drying. Which of these alternatives have you found to be effective in 

your business? 

Glycerin

Reference: 205.605(b) - produced by hydrolysis of fats and oils. 

Technical Report: 1995 TAP; 2013 TR

Petition(s): 1995 N/A, Glycerin (2012 Petition to remove)

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

The Handling subcommittee requests public comment regarding the current use and essentiality of 

glycerin as a filter aid.

Hydrogen peroxide

Reference: 205.605(b)

Technical Report: N/A for handling use

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB

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Is hydrogen peroxide essential for organic food production? Since the material was last reviewed, have 

additional commercially available alternatives emerged? The Handling Subcommittee encourages 

current users of hydrogen peroxide to provide detailed comments describing the situations in which it is 

the most effective antimicrobial for a given application

Magnesium carbonate

Reference: 205.605 (b) — for use only in agricultural products labeled “made with organic (specified 

ingredients or food group(s)),” prohibited in agricultural products labeled “organic”.

Technical Report: 1996 TAP

Petition(s): Magnesium Carbonate (2005)

Past NOSB Actions: 09/1996 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

The subcommittee is considering removing this material from the National List. If you use this material 

please let us know what you use it for and why, and what would be the impact on your operation if it 

was removed from the List.

Magnesium chloride

Reference: 205.605(b) – derived from sea water.

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s):N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 10/1999 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 

sunset recommendation; 10/2010 sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

1. If you use this material please let us know what you use it for and why, and what would be the 

 impact on your operation if it was removed from the List.

2. If this material continues to be allowed should it be reclassified as Non-synthetic because it is derived 

 from seawater by brine drying or should the annotation be changed?

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3. If this material continues to be allowed should its uses be limited to production of tofu?

4. Is Nigari an FDA allowed food ingredient?

Magnesium stearate

Reference: 205.605(b) - for use only in agricultural products labeled “made with organic (specified 

ingredients or food group(s)),” prohibited in agricultural products labeled “organic”.

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

1. The CCFA in 2010 recommended that magnesium stearate be deleted from Codex. Presently 

magnesium stearate is only allowed in the “made with organic” category. The Handling subcommittee 

may be recommending that magnesium stearate be removed from the National List. If magnesium 

stearate was removed from the National List what impact would this have on your operation? 

2. Since last review are there alternatives to the use of this material? If so which ones are most effective 

in your operation.

3. Since the last review what health impacts have been clearly associated with magnesium stearate?

Nutrient vitamins and minerals

Reference: 205.605(b) Nutrient vitamins and minerals, in accordance with 21 CFR 104.20, Nutritional 

Quality Guidelines For Foods. 

Technical Report: 1995 TAP - Minerals; 1995 TAP - Vitamins; 2015 TRs in development 

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 03/2011 

Handling Subcommittee Proposal; 04/2011 sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 10/21/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB

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Since the technical review document was not back in time for review, the Handling subcommittee urges 

input regarding ancillary substances used with these materials.

Ozone

Reference: 205.605(b)

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

Is ozone essential for organic food production? Since the material was last reviewed, have additional 

commercially available alternatives emerged? The Handling Subcommittee encourages current users of 

ozone to provide detailed comments describing the situations in which it is the most effective 

antimicrobial for a given application. 

Phosphoric acid

Reference: 205.605(b) - cleaning of food-contact surfaces and equipment only

Technical Report: 2003 TAP

Petition(s):N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1999 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation 

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

Is the substance essential for organic food production? Since the material was last reviewed, have 

additional commercially available alternatives emerged? The Handling Subcommittee encourages 

current users of phosphoric acid to provide detailed comments describing the situations in which it is 

the most effective cleaner for a given application 

Potassium acid tartrate

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Reference: 205.605(b)

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

1. Is clarification needed as to precisely which material is allowed?

2. If you use this material please let us know what you use it for and why, and what would be the impact 

on your operation if it was removed from the List.

Potassium carbonate

Reference: 205.605(b)

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 04/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

If you use this material please let us know what you use it for and why, and what would be the impact 

on your operation if it was removed from the List.

Potassium citrate

Reference: 205.605(b)

Technical Report: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR

Petition(s):N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 04/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

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Additional information requested by NOSB 

NONE

Potassium phosphate

Reference: 205.605(b) - for use only in agricultural products labeled “made with organic (specific 

ingredients or food group(s)),” prohibited in agricultural products labeled “organic”. 

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 04/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

If you use this material please let us know what you use it for and why, and what would be the impact 

on your operation if it was removed from the List 

Sodium citrate

Reference: 205.605(b) 

Technical Report: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 04/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation 

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

The subcommittee is considering removing this material from the National List based on availability of 

alternatives that include citric acid and potassium citrate. If you use this material please let us know if 

an alternative material would be sufficient in your operation and if Sodium Citrate is removed from the 

National List please let us know if this would have an impact on your operation: 

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Sodium hydroxide

Reference: 205.605(b) - prohibited for use in lye peeling of fruits and vegetables.

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 04/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

If you use this material please let us know what you use it for and why, and what would be the impact 

on your operation if it was removed from the List.

Sodium phosphate

Reference: 205.605(b) - for use only in dairy foods.

Technical Report: 2001 TAP

Petition(s): 1995 N/A, 2001 Sodium Phosphate

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 10/2001 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset

recommendation; 10/2010 sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

If you use this material please let us know what you use it for and why, and what would be the impact 

on your operation if it was removed from the List.

Sulfur dioxide

Reference: 205.605(b) for use only in wine labeled “made with organic grapes,” Provided, That, total 

sulfite concentration does not exceed 100 ppm. 

Technical Report: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR

Petition(s): 1995 N/A; 2010 Sulfur Dioxide

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Past NOSB Actions: 04/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation; 12/2011 petition review

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

NONE

Tocopherols

Reference: 205.605(b) derived from vegetable oil when rosemary extracts are not a suitable alternative

Technical Report: 1995 TAP; 2015 limited scope TR

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 10/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 04/2011 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB

The following table shows ancillary substances used in common tocopherol formulations. Please 

provide information as to whether these ancillary substances or others are also used in organic 

tocopherol formulations. 

Table 1. Commercially Available Tocopherols Products Used as Antioxidants in Foods

Manufacturer Product Name Formulation Ancillary 

Substance(s)

Source(s)

Advanced Organic 

Technologies 

(Buenos Aires, 

Argentina)

TocomixTM Liquid Sunflower oil AOM, 2014

Archer Daniels 

Midland Company 

(Decatur, IL)

DecanoxTM Liquid Unknown ADM, 2014

Powder Unknown

BASF (Germany) Covi-ox® Liquid Soybean oil Brenntag Specialties, 

Inc., date unknown;

BASF, 2013 Powder Gum acacia

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BTSA (Madrid, 

Spain)

Tocobiol® Liquid Sterols, squalene, 

monodiglycerides*, 

soybean or sunflower oil

BTSA, 2014a; BTSA, 

2013

Powder Calcium carbonate

Nutrabiol® T Liquid Soybean or sunflower oil BTSA, 2014b; BTSA, 

2012

Powder Silica

DuPont Danisco 

(global)

Guardian®

tocopherol extract

Unknown Unknown DuPont Nutrition 

and Health, 2014a

Kemin Industries, 

Inc. (Des Moines, IA)

Fortium® mixed 

tocopherols

Liquid Sunflower oil Kemin, 2014a; 2014b

Powder Rice maltodextrin

Nutralliance 

(supplier) (Yorba 

Linda, CA)

SunvitolTM MT Powder Unknown Nutralliance, 2014

Organic 

Technologies 

(Coshocton, OH)

Natural mixed 

tocopherols

Liquid Organic sunflower oil Organic 

Technologies, 2013

Powder Tapioca starch

Sigma-Aldrich (St. 

Louis, MO)

Mixed tocopherols Liquid Unknown Sigma-Aldrich Co. 

LLC, 2014

The Scoular 

Company 

(Minneapolis, MN)

Natural source 

mixed tocopherols

Liquid Unknown The Scoular 

Company, 2014

Powder Unknown

Vitablend (Wolvega, 

The Netherlands)

Tocoblend® Liquid Unknown Vitablend, 2014

Powder Unknown

VitaeNaturals 

(Toledo, Spain) 

Vitapherole® T Liquid Unknown Vitae Caps S.A., 

2012

Powder Unknown

Wilmar Spring Fruit 

Nutrition Products 

Co. (Jiangsu, China)

Natural mixed 

tocopherols

Liquid Soybean or sunflower oil Wilmar 

International Ltd., 

2014 Powder Unknown

ZMC-USA (The CarolETM ET and PT Liquid Unknown ZMC-USA, date 

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Woodlands, TX) Powder Unknown unknown

* Piñol del Olmo (date unknown) reports that sterols, squalene, and monodiglycerides are naturally present in Tocobiol® from the 

source vegetable oil

Xanthan gum

Reference: 205.605(b)

Technical Report: 1995 TAP

Petition(s): N/A

Past NOSB Actions: 04/1995 NOSB minutes and vote; 11/2005 sunset recommendation; 10/2010 

sunset recommendation

Recent Regulatory Background: Sunset renewal notice published 06/06/12 (77 FR 33290)

Sunset Date: 06/27/2017

Additional information requested by NOSB 

Are there any ancillary substances used in xanthan gum such as carriers or solvent remaining in the final 

product?

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