National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Recommendations 

Summary of Status 

Status Practice Standards National List Sunset TOTAL 

In Process 18 10 1 29 

Complete 185 306 146 637 

Closed 3 10 7 20 

On Hold 12 1 0 13 

Total 218 327 154 699 

Percent Complete 85% 94% 95% 91% 

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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

1994 6/4/1994 Small Farmer Exemption Rulemaking Complete 7 CFR §205.101(a). 

1994 6/4/1994 Allowance for a Split Operation Rulemaking Complete 

1994 6/4/1994 Requirements for Handler Certification - Handler Definitions Rulemaking Complete 

1994 6/4/1994 Accreditation of Organic Certification Organizations Rulemaking Complete 

1994 6/4/1994 Organic Handling Plan Rulemaking Complete 

1994 6/4/1994 Residue Testing Guidance Complete NOP 2610. NOP 2611. NOP 2611-1. NOP 2613. NOP 2613-1. Notice to Certifying 

Agents. 

1994 6/4/1994 Botanical Pesticides Rulemaking Complete 

1994 6/4/1994 Planting Stock Policies Guidance Complete NOP 5029. 

1994 6/4/1994 Definitions Rulemaking Complete §205.5. 

1994 6/4/1994 Importation of Organic Products Rulemaking Complete §205.500 Information on International Trade, https://www.ams.usda.gov/rulesregulations/organic/trade. 

1994 6/4/1994 Definitions Rulemaking Complete 

1994 6/4/1994 General Organic Labeling Standards Guidance Complete NOP 5032. NOP 5032-1. 

1994 6/4/1994 Response to NOP Livestock Issue Papers #1 and #2 Rulemaking Complete 

1994 6/4/1994 Definitions: Ingredient and Processing Aid Rulemaking Complete 

1994 6/4/1994 Livestock Sources Rulemaking Complete 

1994 6/4/1994 Livestock Feed Standard Rulemaking Complete 

1994 6/4/1994 Livestock Healthcare, Record-Keeping, and Transportation Practices Rulemaking Complete 

1994 6/4/1994 Use of Antibiotics in Livestock Production Rulemaking Complete 

1994 6/4/1994 Use of Parasiticides in Livestock Production Rulemaking Complete 

1994 6/4/1994 Pesticides and Fertilizer Drift Rulemaking Complete §205.670-671. 

1994 10/14/1994 Changes to General Organic Labeling Standards Guidance Complete NOP 5032. NOP 5032-1. 

1995 4/25/1995 Organic Handler Certification Phase-In Rulemaking Complete 

1995 4/25/1995 Good Manufacturing Practices Rulemaking Complete §205.105(f). TMD-00-02. Final Rule (65 FR 80547, 66 FR 15619) 04/21/2001. 

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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

1995 4/25/1995 Organic Handling Plan - additions Rulemaking Complete 

1995 4/25/1995 Commercial Non-Availability Guidance Complete NOP 5029. 

1995 4/25/1995 Standards for Greenhouses Rulemaking Complete Regulations for crop production apply to greenhouses. 

1995 4/25/1995 Changes to General Organic Labeling Standards - Line 85 Rulemaking Complete Organic Labeling Standards, Part §205, Subpart D. 

1995 4/25/1995 Livestock Healthcare Practices - Insertions Rulemaking Complete 

1995 10/31/1995 Requirements for Handler Certification - Changes/Clarifications Rulemaking Complete 

1995 10/31/1995 Incidental Food Additives Rulemaking Complete 

1995 10/31/1995 Changes to General Organic Labeling Standards - Line 44 & 86 Rulemaking Complete Organic Labeling Standards, Part §205, Subpart D. 

1995 10/31/1995 Methods of Oil Extraction Rulemaking Complete §205.270(c). 

1995 10/31/1995 Nutrient Supplementation Rulemaking Complete 

1995 10/31/1995 Livestock Production Standards - Deletions Rulemaking Complete 

1995 10/31/1995 Synthetic Vitamins and Minerals in Feed (TAP Review) Rulemaking Complete 

1995 10/31/1995 Inoculants and Vaccines (TAP Review) Rulemaking Complete 

1995 10/31/1995 Antibiotics and Parasiticides (TAP Review) Rulemaking Complete 

1995 10/31/1995 Inoculants and Vaccines (Addendum 21) Rulemaking Complete 

1995 10/31/1995 Antibiotics in Egg Production Rulemaking Complete 

1995 10/31/1995 Parasiticides in Egg Production Rulemaking Complete 

1995 10/31/1995 Addendum 13: Nutrient Supplementation Rulemaking Complete 

1995 11/1/1995 Arsenate Treated Lumber Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic. §205.206(f). TMD-00-02. Final Rule (65 FR 80547, 66 FR 15619) 

04/21/2001. 

1995 11/1/1995 Emergency Spray Exceptions Rulemaking Complete 

1995 11/1/1995 Banana Planting Policies Guidance Complete §205.204, NOP 5029. 

1996 9/20/1996 Labeling of Clothing Made with Organic Cotton Policy Memo Complete PM 11-14. 

1998 3/20/1998 Biotechnology Policy Rulemaking Complete 

1998 3/20/1998 International Equivalency Recommendations Guidance Complete NOP 2100. 

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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

1998 3/20/1998 Livestock Standards - Reaffirmation Rulemaking Complete 

1998 6/10/1998 Termination of Certification by Private Certifiers Rulemaking Complete 

1998 7/23/1998 Processing Interdisciplinary Committee Proposals (1-5) Rulemaking Complete 

1998 10/31/1998 Fumigation Proposals Guidance Complete Interim Instruction NOP 4013 Maintaining the Integrity of Organic Imports. 

Compliance and Enforcement project with APHIS. Brokers addressed in NOP AMSNOP-17-0065; 17-02 Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Proposed Rule (85 FR 

47536) 08/05/2020. SOE Final Rule (88 FR 3548) 01/19/2023. 

1999 2/10/1999 Termination of Certification Rulemaking Complete 

1999 2/10/1999 Criteria for Use of Synthetics in Processing Rulemaking Complete 

1999 2/11/1999 Exceptions to Confinement Requirements Rulemaking Complete 

1999 6/10/1999 Maintaining Organic Integrity Rulemaking Complete 

1999 6/10/1999 Prohibition of Growth Stimulants Rulemaking Complete 

1999 6/10/1999 Organic Aquaculture (Recommendation to Convene a National 

Conference) 

Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

1999 10/31/1999 Certification of Retailers Rulemaking Complete 

2001 10/17/2001 Aquatic Animal Task Force Recommendations Rulemaking Complete NOSB recommended against certification of wild aquatic animals, and for NOSB 

inclusion in task force on aquaculture. 

2001 6/7/2001 Technical Corrections to the Final Rule Rulemaking Complete 

2001 6/7/2001 Policy for National List Updates Rulemaking Complete 

2001 6/7/2001 Peer Review Panel Recommendation Rulemaking Complete 

2001 10/1/2001 Calculating Percent of Organic Ingredients Rulemaking, Policy 

Memo 

Complete §205.302, PM 11-9. Also addressed in NOP AMS-NOP-17-0065; 17-02 Strengthening 

Organic Enforcement (SOE) Proposed Rule (85 FR 47536) 08/05/2020. SOE Final Rule 

(88 FR 3548) 01/19/2023. 

2001 10/17/2001 Removing Handlers from the $5000 exemption Rulemaking Complete Recommendation not implemented - Handlers not removed. 

2001 9/15/2001 Apiculture Standards Rulemaking On Hold Proposed Rule listed on Regulatory Agenda as of Spring 2022. Timeline for Proposed 

Rule not yet set. 

2001 10/1/2001 Subpart D Changes - Private Labeling Policy Memo Complete PM 11-7. 

2001 10/17/2001 Mushroom Practice Standard Rulemaking In Process NOP 22-01. Market Development Proposed Rule (AMS-NOP-22-0063) pending. 

2002 5/1/2002 Guidance on Transitional Products Recommendation Complete Recommendation not adopted. NOP determined lack of authority per OFPA. 

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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2002 5/8/2002 Clarification on Poultry Access to Outdoors Rulemaking In Process NOP 15-06. Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) Final Rule withdrawn (83 

FR 10775) 03/13/2018. NOP 21-06. Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) 

Proposed Rule (87 FR 48562) 08/09/2022. 

2002 10/20/2002 Criteria for Certification of Grower Groups Policy Memo, 

Guidance 

Complete PM 11-10, NOP 2005-3, NOP 2005-5. Also addressed in Strengthening Organic 

Enforcement (SOE) Proposed Rule (85 FR 47536) 08/05/2020. SOE Final Rule (88 FR 

3548) 01/19/2023. 

2003 4/30/2003 Clarification of Chlorine Contact with Organic Food Guidance Complete NOP 5026. 

2003 4/29/2003 Origin of Livestock (OOL) Rulemaking Complete NOP 11-04. Proposed Rule (80 FR 23455) 04/28/2015. Public comment period 

reopened 10/01/2019. NOP 21-04. Public comment period reopened 05/12/2021. 

Origin of Livestock (OOL) Final Rule (87 FR 19740) 04/05/2022. 

2004 4/29/2004 Commercial Availability §205.606 Recommendation Complete Recommendation not adopted, due to 2005 regulation change (Harvey lawsuit) for 

§205.606. 

2005 3/2/2005 Revision of Natural Resource Sections of Recommended Organic 

Farm Plan 

Guidance Complete Biodiversity Final Guidance. 

2005 3/18/2005 Recommendation to Standardize Organic Certification Certificate Guidance Complete NOP 2603. Also addressed in NOP AMS-NOP-17-0065; 17-02 Strengthening Organic 

Enforcement (SOE) Proposed Rule (85 FR 47536) 08/05/2020. SOE Final Rule (88 FR 

3548) 01/19/2023. 

2005 3/18/2005 Guidance on Proteinated and Chelated Mineral Complexes in Feed 

Additives 

Guidance Complete NOP 5030. 

2005 3/18/2005 "Made With" products cannot contain nonorganic and organic form 

of same ingredient 

Guidance Complete NOP 5032. 

2005 3/18/2005 Rule Change: Pasture Requirements Rulemaking Complete Pasture Rule, Feb. 2010. 

2005 3/18/2005 Rule Change: "Stage of Production" to read "Stage of Life" Rulemaking Complete Pasture Rule, Feb. 2010. 

2005 3/18/2005 Updates to Materials Review Process in NOSB Policy & Procedures 

Manual (PPM) 

Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2005 3/18/2005 National List Sunset Review Process Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Initiation of sunset review process. 

2005 3/18/2005 Recommendation for Guidance - Pasture Requirements Guidance Complete NOP 5017-1. NOP 5017-2. NOP 5017-3. NOP 5017-4. NOP 5017-5. NOP 5017-6. NOP 

5017-7. Notice 10-1. Etc. 

2005 8/17/2005 Revision to NOSB PPM Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2005 8/17/2005 Restructure National List to Follow OFPA Categories Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2005 8/17/2005 Guidance on NOP Pasture Requirements Guidance Complete NOP 5017-1. NOP 5017-2. NOP 5017-3. NOP 5017-4. NOP 5017-5. NOP 5017-6. NOP 

5017-7. Notice 10-1. Etc. 

2005 8/17/2005 Listing of Certifying Agent's Name on Packaged Product Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2005 8/17/2005 Commercial Availability of Organic Seed Guidance Complete NOP 5029. 

2005 8/17/2005 ANSI Audit of NOP Accreditation Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. NOP responded to audit. 

2005 8/17/2005 Modification to Organic System Plan to Address Natural Resources Guidance Complete NOP 5020 (Biodiversity Guidance). 

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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2005 8/17/2005 Guidance for Review of Synthetic and Nonsynthetic Substances Guidance Complete NOP 5033 (Classification of Material). 

2006 5/22/2006 Commercial Availability Criteria (Handling) Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Petition guidelines updated. 

2006 11/9/2006 Guidance on Use of Compost, Vermicompost, Processed Manure, 

and Compost Teas 

Guidance Complete NOP 5021. 

2006 11/10/2006 Guidance: Listing of Certifying Agent's Name on Packaged Products Policy Memo Complete PM 12-2. 

2006 11/12/2006 Recommendation on Commercial Availability Criteria for 606 in 

Handling, revised 

Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. NOSB Policy and Procedures Manual, 2007 Petition 

Notice. 

2006 6/10/2006 Recommendation on Aquaculture Working Group Interim Final 

Report 

Rulemaking Complete 

2006 11/11/2006 Use of Expiration Dates on Certificates of Organic Operations Rulemaking Complete NOP Instruction 2603. 

2007 3/29/2007 Revisions to NOSB PPM Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2007 3/29/2007 Revisons to NOSB PPM Sunset Seview Annotations Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2007 3/29/2007 NOSB New Member Guide Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2007 3/29/2007 Cloning Recommendation Policy Memo Complete PM 11-11. 

2007 3/29/2007 Aquaculture Rulemaking On Hold Changed from Closed to On Hold in Spring 2022. Listed as Long-Term Action on 

Regulatory Agenda. Timeline for Proposed Rule not yet set. 

2007 11/30/2007 Further Guidance regarding the establishment of Commercial 

Availability Criteria for Agricultural Ingredients 

Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. NOSB PPM, 2007 Petition Notice. 

2007 11/30/2007 Revisions to NOSB PPM Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2007 11/30/2007 Updates to NOSB New Member Guide Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2007 11/30/2007 Final Recommendation to Receive the Interim Final Report on 

Bivalves and Molluscs 

Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2007 11/30/2007 Guidance on Temporary Variance for Research Guidance Complete NOP 2606. 

2007 11/30/2007 Final Recommendation on Guidance for Certification of Operations 

Participating in Crop Production Research 

Recommendation Complete Recommendation not adopted. Research farms can be certified as per any other 

operation. 

2007 11/30/2007 Standardized Certificates Guidance Complete NOP 2603. 

2008 5/22/2008 Farmed Aquatic Plants in Organic Agriculture Policy Memo Complete PM 12-1. 

2008 5/22/2008 Updates to Sections I and VIII of NOSB PPM Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2008 5/22/2008 Updates to Chapter 5 of NOSB New Member Guide Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2008 11/19/2008 Certifying Operations with Multiple Production Units, Sites, and 

Facilities 

Policy Memo, 

Guidance 

Complete PM 11-10, NOP 2005-3, NOP 2005-5. Also addressed in NOP AMS-NOP-17-0065; 17-02 

Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Proposed Rule (85 FR 47536) 08/05/2020. 

SOE Final Rule (88 FR 3548) 01/19/2023. 

2008 11/19/2008 Procedures for Handling Technical Reviews Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Included in NOSB PPM. 

2008 11/19/2008 PDC New Member Guide Recommendation Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2008 11/19/2008 Updates to NOSB PPM Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2008 11/19/2008 Commercial Availability of Organic Seeds Guidance Complete NOP 5029. 

2008 11/19/2008 Pet Food Rulemaking In Process NOP 22-01. Market Development Proposed Rule (AMS-NOP-22-0063) pending. 

2008 11/19/2008 Aquaculture – Net Pens and Related Issues Rulemaking On Hold Changed from Closed to On Hold in Spring 2022. Listed as Long-Term Action on 

Regulatory Agenda. Timeline for Proposed Rule not yet set. 

2008 11/19/2008 Aquaculture – Fish Oil and Fish Meal & Related Issues Rulemaking On Hold Changed from Closed to On Hold in Spring 2022. Listed as Long-Term Action on 

Regulatory Agenda. Timeline for Proposed Rule not yet set. 

2009 5/6/2009 Updates to Section IV of NOSB PPM Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2009 5/6/2009 Updates to Section III of NOSB PPM Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2009 5/6/2009 Updates to Priority of Petitions in NOSB PPM Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2009 5/6/2009 Final NMG Acronyms and E-Bulletin Board Update Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2009 5/6/2009 Biodiversity Conservation Guidance Complete NOP 5020 (Biodiversity Guidance). 

2009 7/10/2009 Further Guidance on a Peer review System Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. NOP memo to NOSB: National Organic Program 

Accreditation Peer Review Process (Nov 2014). 

2009 11/5/2009 Vaccines Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. NOP response to NOSB Nov 2009 meeting 

recommendations. 

2009 11/5/2009 Updates to NOSB PPM Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2009 11/5/2009 Peracetic Acid (annotation change) Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. §205.601. 

2009 11/5/2009 Clarification of Voluntary Retail Certification Guidance Complete Factsheet: Do I need to be Certified Organic? 

2009 11/5/2009 Molluscan Shellfish (Bivalves) Rulemaking On Hold Changed from Closed to On Hold in Spring 2022. Listed as Long-Term Action on 

Regulatory Agenda. Timeline for Proposed Rule not yet set. 

2009 11/5/2009 Animal Welfare Rulemaking In Process NOP 15-06. Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) Final Rule withdrawn (83 

FR 10775) 03/13/2018. NOP 21-06. Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) 

Proposed Rule (87 FR 48562) 08/09/2022. 

2009 11/5/2009 Classification of Materials Guidance Complete NOP 5033 (Classification of Material) Dec 2016. 

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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2009 12/10/2009 Organic Personal Care/Cosmetics Policy Memo Complete PM 11-2. Fact sheet - Personal Care products. 

2010 4/29/2010 Final Recommendation on 2-Tiered Voting Approach for Materials 

Petitioned to the National List 

Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. NOSB voting procedure has been standardized. 

2010 4/29/2010 Guidelines for the use of Inert Atmospheric Gases Recommendation Complete Recommendation not adopted. NOP response to NOSB Apr 2010 meeting 

recommendations. 

2010 4/29/2010 Production Standards for Terrestrial Plants in Containers and 

Enclosures (Greenhouses) 

Rulemaking On Hold Changed from Closed to On Hold in Spring 2022. NOP will determine next steps after 

Court process complete (expected Fall 2022). 

2010 4/29/2010 Clarification of §205.238(c)(1) Rulemaking Complete Add clarifying sentence on §205.238(c)(1) regarding milk from animals undergoing 

treatment. 

2010 5/24/2010 Classification of Materials Guidance Complete NOP 5033 (Classification of Material). Addition to 11/05/2009 Classification of 

Materials recommendation. 

2010 10/28/2010 Updates to NOSB New Member Guide Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2010 10/28/2010 Sunset Review Process Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. PPM addition. 

2010 10/28/2010 NOSB/NOP Collaboration Process Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. PPM addition. 

2010 10/28/2010 Establishing Ad Hoc Committees Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. PPM addition. 

2010 10/28/2010 Engineered Nanomaterials in Organic Production, Processing and 

Packaging 

Policy Memo Complete PM 15-2. 

2010 10/28/2010 Clarification of §205.238(c)(2) Recommendation Complete Recommendation not adopted. NOP response to NOSB Oct 2010 meeting 

recommendations. 

2010 10/28/2010 Clarifying the Limitations of §205.101 Guidance Complete NOP 5031. 

2010 10/28/2010 Apiculture Rulemaking On Hold Changed from Closed to On Hold in Spring 2022. Listed as Long-Term Action on 

Regulatory Agenda. Timeline for Proposed Rule not yet set. 

2011 4/29/2011 NOSB Vice Chair and Policy Development Committee Job 

Descriptions 

Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2011 4/29/2011 Updates to Section V: Procedures for Completing Committee 

Recommendations of NOSB PPM 

Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2011 4/29/2011 Classification of Materials Guidance Complete NOP 5033 (Classification of Material). 

2011 12/2/2011 NOSB Member and Leadership Transition Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2011 12/2/2011 NOSB Committee Transparency Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2011 12/2/2011 NOSB Administrative Team Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2011 12/2/2011 Unannounced Inspections-Guidance Guidance Complete NOP 2609. Also addressed in NOP 17-02 Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) 

Proposed Rule (85 FR 47536) 08/05/2020. SOE Final Rule (88 FR 3548) 01/19/2023. 

2011 12/2/2011 Evaluation of Material Review Organizations-Guidance Policy Memo Complete PM 11-4 was updated, and a memo acknowledging CDFA as MRO was published 

12/14/2015. 

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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2011 12/2/2011 Animal Welfare and Stocking Rates Rulemaking In Process NOP 15-06. Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) Final Rule withdrawn (83 

FR 10775) 03/13/2018. AMS-NOP-21-0073; NOP 21-06. Organic Livestock and Poultry 

Standards (OLPS) Proposed Rule (87 FR 48562) 08/09/2022. 

2011 12/2/2011 Animal Handling and Transport to Slaughter Rulemaking In Process NOP 15-06. Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) Final Rule withdrawn (83 

FR 10775) 03/13/2018. AMS-NOP-21-0073; NOP 21-06. Organic Livestock and Poultry 

Standards (OLPS) Proposed Rule (87 FR 48562) 08/09/2022. 

2011 12/2/2011 Inspector Qualifications-Guidance Rulemaking Complete Partially addressed by NOP 2027, revised Mar 2017. Also addressed in NOP AMS-NOP17-0065; 17-02 Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Proposed Rule (85 FR 

47536) 08/05/2020. SOE Final Rule (88 FR 3548) 01/19/2023. 

2012 5/23/2012 2012 NOSB Research Priorities Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Shared with USDA's NIFA and ARS program leaders. 

2012 5/25/2012 GMO Vaccine information request Recommendation Complete Recommendation not adopted. NOP established a working group which provided 

information to NOSB. 

2012 10/16/2012 2012 NOSB Research Priorities Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2012 10/16/2012 Policy and Procedure on reviewing other "Inert" Ingredients in 

Pesticide Formulations 

Rulemaking Complete NOP initiated an Inerts Working Group to address this issue. This recommendation 

superseded by Oct 2015 recommendation to change National List for inerts. 

2012 10/17/2012 Updates to Section V: Procedures for Completing Committee 

Recommendations of NOSB PPM 

Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. PPM addition. 

2012 5/22/2012 Evaluation of Materials Review Organizations Guidance Complete NOP 5033 (Classification of Material) and NOP 5034 (Materials for Organic 

Production) provides guidance on materials review. 

2013 4/10/2013 Updates to NOSB New Member Guide Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2013 4/10/2013 Public Communications with the NOSB Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Comment docket will open early before each NOSB 

meeting. 

2013 4/11/2013 Ancillary Substances Review (Other Ingredients) Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. NOP response to NOSB Apr 2013 meeting 

recommendations. 

2013 4/11/2013 Calculating Percentage Organic in Multi-Ingredient Products Guidance Complete NOP draft Guidance 5037. Also addressed in NOP AMS-NOP-17-0065; 17-02 

Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Proposed Rule (85 FR 47536) 08/05/2020. 

SOE Final Rule (88 FR 3548) 01/19/2023. 

2014 5/2/2014 2013 NOSB Research Priorities (delayed due to govt shutdown in Fall 

2013) 

Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. NOP response to NOSB Apr 2013 meeting 

recommendations. 

2014 5/2/2014 Confidential Business Information in Petitions Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Revised petition notice 03/10/2016, NOP 3011. 

2014 5/2/2014 Update of the Petition and Technical Review Process Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Revised petition notice 03/10/2016, NOP 3011. 

2014 5/2/2014 Retail Compliance and Certification Rulemaking Complete Clarification of requirements for excluded and exempt operations. Addressed in NOP 

AMS-NOP-17-0065; 17-02 Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Proposed Rule 

(85 FR 47536) 08/05/2020. SOE Final Rule (88 FR 3548) 01/19/2023. 

2014 10/30/2014 Livestock Vaccines Made With Excluded Methods Guidance Complete NOP response to NOSB Oct 2014 meeting recommendations: NOP suggests that 

vaccines produced from excluded methods be considered on a case by case basis, 

using the petition process. 

2014 10/30/2014 2014 NOSB Research Priorities Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. NOP response to NOSB Apr 2014 meeting 

recommendations. 

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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2015 4/30/2015 NOP Accreditation Peer Review Process Guidance Complete NOP 1031. 

2015 10/29/2015 2015 NOSB Research Priorities Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Shared with USDA's NIFA and ARS program leaders. 

2015 10/29/2015 Prevention Strategy Guidance for Excluded Methods Guidance In Process Spring 2022: NOP evaluating best mechanism for advancing recommendation. 

2016 4/27/2016 Updates to NOSB PPM Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. 

2016 11/18/2016 Updates to NOSB PPM Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Updates incorporated and posted on AMS website. 

2016 11/18/2016 2016 NOSB Research Priorities Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Shared with USDA's NIFA and ARS program leaders. 

2016 11/18/2016 Sunset efficient workload reorganization Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Implemented in Fall 2016. 

2016 11/18/2016 Excluded Methods Terminology Recommendation In Process Spring 2022: NOP evaluating best mechanism for advancing recommendation. 

2016 11/18/2016 Report to the Secretary on progress to prevent GMO incursion into 

organic 

Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Forwarded to the Secretary's office. 

2016 11/18/2016 NOSB resolution on hydroponics Resolution Complete Resolution acknowledged. 

2017 4/21/2017 NOSB resolution on implementation of Organic Livestock and Poultry 

Practices (OLPP) 

Resolution Complete Resolution acknowledged. 

2017 11/2/2017 Excluded operations in the supply chain (uncertified handlers) Rulemaking Complete Addressed in NOP AMS-NOP-17-0065; 17-02 Strengthening Organic Enforcement 

(SOE) Proposed Rule (85 FR 47536) 08/05/2020. SOE Final Rule (88 FR 3548) 

01/19/2023. 

2017 11/2/2017 Aeroponics production systems prohibited from organic certification Recommendation On Hold 

2017 11/2/2017 Excluded Methods Terminology Recommendation In Process Spring 2022: NOP evaluating best mechanism for advancing recommendation. 

2017 11/2/2017 2017 NOSB Research Priorities Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Shared with USDA's NIFA and ARS program leaders. 

2018 4/27/2018 Eliminating the incentive to convert native ecosystems to organic 

crop production 

Recommendation Closed Not on Regulatory Agenda; NOP has concerns regarding statuatory authority and 

economic impact, and does not plan to move recommendation forward in current 

form. 

2018 4/27/2018 Inspector qualifications Rulemaking Complete Addressed in NOP AMS-NOP-17-0065; 17-02 Strengthening Organic Enforcement 

(SOE) Proposed Rule (85 FR 47536) 08/05/2020. SOE Final Rule (88 FR 3548) 

01/19/2023. 

2018 10/26/2018 Clarifying “emergency” for use of synthetic parasiticides in organic 

livestock production 

Rulemaking On Hold Recommended specific additions to the National List at §205.2 (Definitions) and 

§205.238(b). 

2018 10/26/2018 2018 NOSB Research Priorities Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Shared with USDA's NIFA and ARS program leaders. 

2018 10/26/2018 Excluded Methods Determinations Recommendation In Process Spring 2022: NOP evaluating best mechanism for advancing recommendation. 

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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2018 10/26/2018 Developing Criteria for Risk-Based Accreditation Oversight Resolution In Process Accreditation Division developing pilot program. 

2018 10/26/2018 Training and Oversight of Inspector and Certification Review 

Personnel 

Rulemaking Complete Addressed in NOP AMS-NOP-17-0065; 17-02 Strengthening Organic Enforcement 

(SOE) Proposed Rule (85 FR 47536) 08/05/2020. SOE Final Rule (88 FR 3548) 

01/19/2023. 

2018 10/26/2018 Strengthening the organic seed guidance (NOP 5029) Guidance In Process NOP developed training for certifiers in Organic Integrity Learning Center, and is 

evaluating other policy steps, such as setting as an audit priority and increasing 

oversight steps with respect to current regulations (Spring 2023). 

2019 4/26/2019 Excluded Methods Determinations (April 2019) Recommendation In Process Spring 2022: NOP evaluating best mechanism for advancing recommendation. 

2019 4/26/2019 Strengthening the organic seed guidance (NOP 5029) Guidance In Process NOP developed training for certifiers in Organic Integrity Learning Center, and is 

evaluating other policy steps, such as setting as an audit priority and increasing 

oversight steps with respect to current regulations (Spring 2023). 

2019 10/25/2019 Excluded Methods: Induced Mutagenesis and Embryo Transfer in 

Livestock 

Recommendation On Hold Recommendation that induced mutagenesis be considered an excluded method and 

therefore be prohibited in organic production. Additionally, embryo transfer in 

animals does not qualify as an excluded method and therefore would not be 

excluded in organic production. 

2019 10/25/2019 Genetic Integrity Transparency of Seed Grown on Organic Land Recommendation On Hold 

2019 10/25/2019 2019 NOSB Research Priorities Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Shared with USDA's NIFA program leaders. 

2019 10/25/2019 Excluded Methods: Vaccines in Organic Livestock Production Rulemaking On Hold Motion to change the USDA organic regulations at § 205.105€ to add: (e) Excluded 

methods, except for vaccines: Provided, That, vaccines produced through excluded 

methods may be used when an equivalent vaccine not produced through excluded 

methods is not commercially available. 

2019 10/25/2019 Updates to NOSB PPM Recommendation Complete (e) Excluded methods, except for vaccines: Provided, That, vaccines produced 

through excluded methods may be used when an equivalent vaccine not produced 

through excluded methods is not commercially available. 

2020 10/30/2020 2020 NOSB Research Priorities Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Shared with USDA's Ag Research Service (ARS) and 

National Institure of Food and Ag (NIFA) program leaders, and incorporated into the 

request for Proposals : Organic Transitions. 

2020 10/30/2020 Marine Macroalgae in Crop Fertility Inputs. Recommendation Closed Technical complexity of marine environments makes rulemaking on these topics 

problematic. NOP does not currently plan to move this item forward. 

2020 10/30/2020 Wild, Native Fish for Liquid Fish Products Recommendation Closed Technical complexity of marine environments makes rulemaking on these topics 

problematic. NOP does not currently plan to move this item forward. 

2021 4/30/2021 Human Capital Management: Strategies for Recruitment and Talent 

Management - Organic Inspectors and Reviewers 

Guidance Complete 05/03/2021 Organic Insider: Human Capital Capacity Building Initiative - request for 

proposals. Proposals received and awarded in October 2021. 

https://www.ams.usda.gov/press-release/organic-human-capital-capacity-buildingprojects-announced?auHash=jswwqapHQqiUaOVJSDEv3rjqEZX6hH4dtiYo94pq8SA 

2021 4/30/2021 NOSB resolution on implementation of Organic Livestock and Poultry 

Practices (OLPP) 

Resolution Complete Resolution acknowledged. 

7/6/2023 Practice Standards 11 of 27 
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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2021 10/21/2021 2021 NOSB Research Priorities Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Shared with USDA's Ag Research Service (ARS) and 

National Institure of Food and Ag (NIFA) program leaders, and incorporated into the 

request for Proposals: Organic Transitions. 

2021 10/21/2021 Climate Change Letter to the Secretary Resolution Complete Acknlowledged. NOP forwarded to the Secretary on behalf of the NOSB. 

2022 4/28/2022 Excluded Methods Terminology Guidance In Process Recommendation to include determinations for cell fusion and protoplast fusion in 

formal Guidance. Spring 2023: NOP evaluating best mechanism for advancing 

recommendation. 

2022 4/28/2022 Updates to NOSB PPM Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Updated PPM posted to AMS website. 

2022 10/27/2022 NOSB resolution on implementation of Organic Livestock and Poultry 

Standards (OLPS) 

Resolution Complete Resolution acknowledged. 

2022 10/27/2022 NOP Risk Mitigation Table Recommendation In Process Recommendation that NOP revise the Risk Mitigation Table to include several areas 

related to the risk of impartiality, incorporate the Risk Mitigation Table (NOP 1009) 

into their procedures, and clarify several areas in NOP 1009. 

2022 10/27/2022 Human Capital Management: NOSB Technical Support Recommendation Complete Recommendation to proceed with an initiative to provide technical support to the 

NOSB. Hiring 2 staff to support the NOSB. 

2022 10/27/2022 Oversight Improvements To Deter Fraud: Acreage Reporting Recommendation In Process Recommendation to require certifiers to list harvested acres by crop type and the 

total acres in the certified operation on the organic certificate. 

2022 10/27/2022 2022 NOSB Research Priorities Recommendation Complete Recommendation adopted. Shared with USDA's Ag Research Service (ARS) and 

National Institure of Food and Ag (NIFA) program leaders, and incorporated into the 

request for Proposals: Organic Transitions. 

2023 4/27/2023 Organic and Climate-Smart Agriculture - Organic IS climate smart Recommendation In Process Recommendations that "Certified organic production should be automatically 

considered “climate-smart” and therefore eligible for any and all funding 

opportunities and support through relevant USDA programs." 

Total 

Recommendations 

Total 

Complete Percent Fulfilled 

218 185 85% 

Total In 

Process 

18 

Total Closed 

3 

Total On Hold 

12 

7/6/2023 Practice Standards 12 of 27 
NOSB National List Recommendations 

Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

1995 4/28/1995 Sodium nitrate Rulemaking Complete Classified as nonsynthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.602. TMD00-02. Final Rule (65 FR 80547, 66 FR 15619) 04/21/2001. 

1995 11/4/1995 Magnesium chloride Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.605. TMD-00-

02. Final Rule (65 FR 80547, 66 FR 15619) 04/21/2001. 

1995 11/4/1995 Flavors (natural flavors) Rulemaking Complete Classified as nonsynthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.605. TMD00-02. Final Rule (65 FR 80547, 66 FR 15619) 04/21/2001. 

1997 10/31/1997 SUMMARY OF NOSB Substance recommendations Rulemaking Complete 170 substance recommendations voted on between 1994-1996; 170 substances 

added to the National List. TMD-00-02. Final Rule (65 FR 80547, 66 FR 15619) 

04/21/2001. 

1998 10/31/1998 Synthetic Inert Ingredients Proposals Rulemaking Complete 

1999 2/11/1999 Inert ingredients prohibitions (EPA list 4 inerts) Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §§ 205.603(f) and 205.601(m). TMD-00-02. 

Final Rule (65 FR 80547, 66 FR 15619) 04/21/2001. 

2005 3/3/2005 Ferric Phosphate Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.601(h). TM-04-

01. Final Rule (71 FR 53299) 09/11/2006. 

2005 3/3/2005 Albumen Not Recommended Complete Not recommended for addition to National List. Recommended that the ingredient, 

albumen, needs to be petitioned. 

2005 3/3/2005 Bitter orange Not Recommended Complete Not recommended for addition to National List. Recommended that the ingredient, 

bitter orange, needs to be petitioned. 

2005 3/3/2005 Calcium carbonate (livestock feed) Not Recommended Complete Recommended that since calcium carbonate is non-agricultural, it does not qualify to 

carry the term “organic” under the NOP regulations." 

2005 3/3/2005 DL-Methionine, dl-methionine-hydroxyl analog, and dl-methioninehydroxyl analog calcium (CAS #-59-51-8; 63-68-3; 348-67-4) Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.603 (extend expiration deadline to 2008). 

TM-05-02. Final Rule (70 FR 61217) 10/21/2005. 

2005 3/3/2005 Livestock medications and FDA regulations (activated charcoal; 

bismuth subsalicylate; butorphanol; calcium borogluconate; calcium 

propionate; kaolin pectin; magnesium hydroxide; mineral oil; 

potassium sorbate) 

Rulemaking Complete NOP-14-05. Outstanding livestock medications included in Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 

12/27/2018. 

2005 8/17/2005 Sucrose octanoate esters Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.601 and 

§205.603. TM-06-04. Final Rule (72 FR 69569) 12/10/2007. 

2005 8/17/2005 Chitosan Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.601. TM-06-04. Final Rule (72 FR 

69569), published 12/10/2007, clarifies this is addressed under §205.601(m) "EPA List 

4" listing. 

2006 10/19/2006 Sodium lauryl sulfate Not Recommended Complete Classified as synthetic; not recommended for addition to National List §205.601. 

2006 10/19/2006 Lime mud Not Recommended Complete Classified as synthetic; not recommended for addition to National List §205.601. 

2006 10/19/2006 Calcium chloride (petition to remove) Not Recommended Complete Not recommended for removal from National List §205.602. 

2007 3/29/2007 High-acyl gellan gum Not Recommended Complete Not recommended for addition to National List §205.605(b). 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, turmeric extract Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, tomato juice extract Not Recommended Complete Not recommended for addition to National List §205.606. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, tomato juice Not Recommended Complete Not recommended for addition to National List §205.606. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, saffron extract Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, red radish extract Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, red cabbage extract Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, purple sweet potato juice Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, pumpkin juice Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, paprika Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, lycopene Not Recommended Complete Not recommended for addition to National List §205.606. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, grape skin extract Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, grape juice Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, chokeberry, aronia juice Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, cherry juice Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, carrot juice Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, blueberry juice Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, black/purple carrot juice Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, black currant juice Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, beta-carotene Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, beet juice Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Color, annatto extract Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Wakame seaweed Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Turkish bay leaves Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Rice starch, non-modified Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Lemongrass-frozen Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Inulin-oligofructose enriched Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Hops Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Galangal, frozen Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Fructooligosaccharide Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

7/6/2023 National List 14 of 27 
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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2007 3/29/2007 Peppers (Chipotle chile) Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Chia Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Celery powder Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Casings, from processed intestines Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Whey protein concentrate Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 

35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 3/29/2007 Fish oil Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606 (stabilized with allowed 

ingredients). TM-07-06. Final Rule (72 FR 35137) 06/27/2007. 

2007 11/30/2007 Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.601(a) (algicide). TM-08-06. Final 

Rule (75 FR 77521) 12/13/2010. 

2007 11/30/2007 Aqueous potassium silicate (Potassium silicate) Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.601(i) (plant disease control). TM-08-

06. Final Rule (75 FR 77521) 12/13/2010. 

2007 11/30/2007 Aqueous potassium silicate (Silicate) Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.601(e) (insecticide). TM-08-06. Final 

Rule (75 FR 77521) 12/13/2010. 

2007 11/30/2007 High-acyl gellan gum Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.605(a). TM-08-06. Final Rule (75 FR 

77521) 12/13/2010. 

2008 5/22/2008 Microcrystalline cheesewax Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.601. NOP-09-02. Final Rule (77 FR 

8089) 02/14/2012. 

2008 5/22/2008 Fortified cooking wines - sherry Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-08-

06. Final Rule (75 FR 77521) 12/13/2010. 

2008 5/22/2008 Fortified Cooking wines - marsala Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-08-

06. Final Rule (75 FR 77521) 12/13/2010. 

2008 5/22/2008 Tragacanth gum Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. TM-08-06. Final Rule (75 FR 

77521) 12/13/2010. 

2008 5/22/2008 Seaweed, Pacific kombu Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. NOP-09-02. Final Rule (77 FR 

8089) 02/14/2012. 

2008 5/22/2008 Fenbendazole Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.603. NOP-09-

03. Final Rule (77 FR 28472) 05/15/2012. 

2008 5/22/2008 DL-Methionine, DL-Methionine-hydroxyl analog, and DL-Methioninehydroxyl analog calcium (CAS #-59-51-8; 63-68-3; 348-67-4) Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.603 (extend expiration deadline to 2010). 

TM-08-05. Final Rule (73 FR 54057) 09/18/2008. 

2008 11/19/2008 Calcium, seaweed derived Not Recommended Complete Not recommended for addition to National List §205.605. 

2008 11/19/2008 Tetracycline Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.601. TM-09-04. Final Rule (75 FR 38693) 

07/06/2010. 

2008 11/19/2008 Orange pulp, dried Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. NOP-09-02. Final Rule (77 FR 

8089) 02/14/2012. 

2009 5/6/2009 Sulfurous acid Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.601. TM-09-

04. Final Rule (75 FR 38693) 07/06/2010. 

2009 5/6/2009 Myrrh (commiphora myrrha) essential oil Recommendation Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.606. NOP Memo to Board on 

Personal Care products, Dec. 2013. 

2009 5/6/2009 Sodium chlorite, acidified Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.605. NOP-09-

02. Final Rule (77 FR 8089) 02/14/2012. 

2009 5/6/2009 Lecithin, unbleached (de-oiled) Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.606 ("unbleached" to "de-oiled"). NOP09-02. Final Rule (77 FR 8089) 02/14/2012. 

7/6/2023 National List 15 of 27 
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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2009 5/6/2009 Lecithin, bleached Rulemaking Complete Recommended for removal from National List §205.605(b). NOP-09-02. Final Rule (77 

FR 8089) 02/14/2012. 

2009 5/6/2009 Injectable trace minerals, vitamins and electrolytes (nutritive 

supplements) 

Rulemaking Complete NOP-14-05. Outstanding livestock medications included in Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 

12/27/2018. 

2009 11/5/2009 Xylazine Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.603 (technical correction). NOP-14-05. 

Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2009 11/5/2009 Excipients Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.603. NOP-14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 

12/27/2018. 

2009 11/5/2009 Chlorhexidine Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.603 (technical correction). NOP-14-05. 

Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2010 4/29/2010 DL-methionine, DL-methionine—hydroxy analog, and dLmethionine—hydroxy analog calcium (CAS #-59-51-8; 63-68-3; 348-67-

4) 

Rulemaking Complete Step-down. Recommended amending National List §205.603 (extending expiration to 

2012, setting allowed amounts). NOP-10-04. Interim Rule (75 FR 51919) 08/24/2010. 

Final Rule (76 FR 13501) 03/14/2011. 

2010 4/29/2010 DL-methionine, DL-methionine—hydroxy analog, and DLmethionine—hydroxy analog calcium (CAS #-59-51-8; 63-68-3; 348-67-

4) 

Rulemaking Complete Step-down. Recommended amending National List §205.603 (setting allowed 

amounts after 2012 expiration date). NOP-11-11. Final Rule (77 FR 57985) 09/19/2012. 

2010 4/29/2010 DL-methionine, DL-methionine—hydroxy analog, and DLmethionine—hydroxy analog calcium (CAS #-59-51-8; 63-68-3; 348-67-

4) 

Rulemaking Complete Petition for the amount of methionine allowed in poultry feed. Recommended 

amending National List §205.603 (extending expiration to 2015, modifying allowed 

amounts). NOP-11-11. Final Rule (77 FR 57985) 09/19/2012. 

2010 4/29/2010 Inerts in pesticides allowed for use in organic production (EPA list 3 

inerts, EPA list 4 inerts) 

Guidance Complete NOP-5008 09/30/2010. NOP Notice 11-6 02/03/2011 

2010 10/28/2010 Formic acid Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.603. NOP-11-

09. Final Rule (77 FR 45903) 08/02/2012. 

2010 10/28/2010 Colors derived from agricultural products Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.606 (must not be produced using 

synthetic solvents, carriers, artificial preservatives). NOP-09-01. Final Rule (77 FR 

33290) 06/06/2012. 

2011 4/29/2011 Attapulgite Rulemaking Complete Classified as nonsynthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.605. NOP11-09. Final Rule (77 FR 45903) 08/02/2012. 

2011 12/2/2011 Chlorine materials (Calcium hypochlorite; Chlorine dioxide; and 

Sodium hypochlorite) 

Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.605. NOP-14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 

12/27/2018. 

2011 12/2/2011 Potassium hydroxide annotation change Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.605. NOP-12-07. Final Rule (78 FR 31815) 

05/28/2013. 

2011 12/2/2011 Beta-carotene extract color annotation change Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.606 (adds "or algae"). NOP-12-07. Final 

Rule (78 FR 31815) 05/28/2013. 

2011 12/2/2011 Annatto extract color removal Rulemaking Complete Recommended removal from §205.606. NOP-12-07. Final Rule (78 FR 31815) 

05/28/2013. 

2011 12/2/2011 Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) algal oil Rulemaking Closed Classified as nonsynthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.605. NOP10-09. Interim Rule (77 FR 59287) 09/27/2012. 

2011 12/2/2011 Arachidonic acid (ARA) from Fungal oil Rulemaking Closed Recommended for addition to National List §205.605. NOP-10-09. Interim Rule (77 FR 

59287) 09/27/2012. 

2012 5/25/2012 Citrus hystrix leaves and fruit Rulemaking Closed Classified as agricultural; recommended for addition to National List §205.606. NOP13-01. Proposed Rule (78 FR 52100) 08/22/2013. Not included in Final Rule (79 FR 

58655) 09/30/2014, due to public comments indicating availability of organic forms. 

2012 5/25/2012 Curry leaves Rulemaking Closed Classified as agricultural; recommended for addition to National List §205.606. NOP13-01. Proposed Rule (78 FR 52100) 08/22/2013. Not included in Final Rule (79 FR 

58655) 09/30/2014, due to public comments indicating availability of organic forms. 

7/6/2023 National List 16 of 27 
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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2012 5/25/2012 Inositol Rulemaking Closed Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.605. NOP-10-

09. Interim Rule (77 FR 59287) 09/27/2012. 

2012 5/25/2012 Choline Rulemaking Closed Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.605. NOP-10-

09. Interim Rule (77 FR 59287) 09/27/2012. 

2012 10/16/2012 Rotenone Rulemaking Complete Classified as nonsynthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.602. NOP14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2012 10/17/2012 L-Methionine Rulemaking Closed Classified as synthetic, non-agricultural; recommended for addition to National List 

§205.605. NOP-10-09. Interim Rule (77 FR 59287) 09/27/2012. 

2012 10/18/2012 Biodegradable biobased mulch films Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.601. NOP-13-01. Final Rule (79 FR 

58655) 09/30/2014. 

2012 4/30/2012 Cellulose Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.605(b) (for use in regenerative casings, 

powdered cellulose as an anti-caking agent (non-chlorine bleached) and filtering aid). 

NOP-14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2013 4/11/2013 Amino acids for pet food (taurine) Rulemaking In Process Recommended for addition to National List §205.603. NOP 22-01. Market 

Development Proposed Rule (AMS-NOP-22-0063) pending. 

2014 5/2/2014 Vinasse Guidance Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.601. NOP 5034. December 2016. 

2014 5/2/2014 Magnesium oxide Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.601. NOP-14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 

66559) 12/27/2018. 

2015 4/30/2015 Acidified sodium chlorite (ASC) (CAS # 7758-19-2 (sodium chlorite) 

and CAS # 14998-27-7 (chlorous acid)) 

Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.603(a) and §205.603(b) (pre and 

post teat dip treatment). NOP-14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2015 4/30/2015 Zinc sulfate Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.605(b) (foot or hoof treatment only). 

NOP-14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2015 4/30/2015 Glycerin Rulemaking Complete When derived from agricultural source material and processed using biological or 

mechanical/physical methods described under §205.270(a). Classified as agricultural; 

recommended for removal from National List §205.605 and addition to §205.606. NOP14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2015 4/30/2015 DL-methionine, DL-methionine-hydroxy analog, and DL-methioninehydroxy analog calcium (CAS # 59-51-8, 583-91-5, 4857-44-7, and 922-

50-9) 

Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.603(d). NOP-14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 

66559) 12/27/2018. 

2015 10/29/2015 Flavors Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.605(a) (require use of organic flavors 

when commercially available). NOP-14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2015 10/29/2015 EPA List 4 Rulemaking In Process Recommended amending National List §205.601(m) and §205.603(e). AMS-NOP-21-

0073; NOP 21-01. Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) (87 FR 54173) 

09/02/2022. 

2015 10/29/2015 Micronutrients Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.601(j). NOP-14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 

66559) 12/27/2018. 

2015 10/29/2015 Alginic acid Rulemaking Complete Re-classified as synthetic; recommended for removal from National List §205.605(a) 

and addition to §205.605(b). NOP-14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2015 10/29/2015 Laminarin Guidance Complete Classified as nonsynthetic; does not need to be added to National List §205.601. 

2015 10/29/2015 Carnauba wax Rulemaking Complete Re-classified as agricultural; recommended for removal from National List §205.605(a) 

and addition to §205.606. NOP-14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2016 4/27/2016 Hypochlorous acid Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.601. NOP-14-

05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

7/6/2023 National List 17 of 27 
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Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2016 4/27/2016 Squid byproducts Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.601. NOP-14-

05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2016 4/27/2016 Hypochlorous acid Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.603. NOP-14-

05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2016 4/27/2016 Hypochlorous acid Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.605(b). NOP14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2016 4/27/2016 Sodium lactate and potassium lactate Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.605(b). NOP14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2016 4/27/2016 Lidocaine Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.603 (reduce withdrawal periods). NOP-14-

05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2016 4/27/2016 Procaine Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending National List §205.603 (reduce withdrawal periods). NOP-14-

05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2016 4/27/2016 Parasiticides (Fenbendazole, moxidectin) Rulemaking Complete Recommended amending §205.238 and National List §205.603 (emergency only). NOP14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 66559) 12/27/2018. 

2016 4/27/2016 Ancillary substances - definition, criteria for compliance, review 

procedure 

Guidance On Hold 

2016 4/27/2016 Oat beta-glucan Not Recommended Complete Classified as agricultural; not recommended for addition to National List §205.606. 

2016 11/18/2016 Ivermectin Rulemaking Complete Recommended removal from National List §205.603. NOP-14-05. Final Rule (83 FR 

66559) 12/27/2018. 

2017 4/21/2017 L-methionine Rulemaking Closed Classified as nonagricultural, synthetic; recommended for addition to National List 

§205.605(b). 

2017 11/2/2017 Sulfur (Livestock) Rulemaking Complete Recommended for addition to National List §205.603. Final Rule (84 FR 18133) 

04/30/2019. 

2017 11/2/2017 Potassium acid tartrate Rulemaking Complete Recommended removal from National List §205.605(b) and addition to §205.606. 

Final Rule (84 FR 18133) 04/30/2019. 

2018 4/27/2018 Polyoxin D zinc salt Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.601. NOP 18-

02. Final Rule (84 FR 56673) 10/23/2019. 

2018 4/27/2018 Sulfur (as a molluscicide) Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.601. NOP 18-

02. Final Rule (84 FR 56673) 10/23/2019. 

2018 4/27/2018 Magnesium chloride Rulemaking Complete Re-classified as nonsynthetic; recommended removal from National List §205.605(b) 

and addition to §205.605(a). NOP 18-02. Final Rule (84 FR 56673) 10/23/2019. 

2018 10/26/2018 Sodium citrate Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.601. NOP 19-

01. Final Rule (85 FR 70431) 11/05/2020. 

2018 10/26/2018 Natamycin Rulemaking Closed Classified as nonsynthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.602. NOP 

19-01. Final Rule (85 FR 70431) 11/05/2020 did not add to §205.602. 

2018 10/26/2018 Tamarind seed gum Rulemaking Complete Classified as agricultural; recommended for addition to National List §205.606. NOP 19-

01. Final Rule (85 FR 70431) 11/05/2020. 

2019 4/26/2019 Oxalic acid Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.603. NOP 19-

02. Final Rule (86 FR 33479) 06/25/2021. 

2019 4/26/2019 Pullulan Rulemaking Complete Classified as nonagricultural and nonsynthetic; recommended for addition to National 

List §205.605. NOP 19-02. Final Rule (86 FR 33479) 06/25/2021. 

2019 4/26/2019 Collagen gel (casings) Rulemaking Complete Classified as agricultural; recommended for addition to National List §205.606. NOP 19-

02. Final Rule (86 FR 33479) 06/25/2021. 

7/6/2023 National List 18 of 27 
NOSB National List Recommendations 

Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2019 10/25/2019 Fatty alcohols (C6, C8, C10, C12 Naturally Derived) Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.601. NOP 19-

05. Final Rule (87 FR 16371) 03/23/2022. 

2019 10/25/2019 Potassium hypochlorite Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List §205.601. NOP 19-

05. Final Rule (87 FR 16371) 03/23/2022. 

2020 10/30/2020 Sodium carbonate lignin Not Recommended Complete Classified as synthetic; not recommended for addition to National List §205.601(j)(4). 

2020 10/30/2020 Low acyl gellan gum Rulemaking Complete Classified as nonagricultural, synthetic; recommended for addition to National List 

§205.605(b). NOP 21-02. Final Rule (87 FR 68021) 11/14/2022. 

2020 10/30/2020 Fenbendazole Not Recommended Complete Recommendation to not amend the National List §205.603 to include use in laying 

hens. 

2020 10/30/2020 EPA List 4 Inerts Resolution Resolution In Process AMS-NOP-21-0008; NOP 21-01. Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) (87 

FR 54173, 87 FR 61268) 09/02/2022. 

2021 4/30/2021 Paper-based crop planting aid Rulemaking Complete Classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to Terms Defined §205.2; 

recommended for addition to National List §205.601(p). AMS-NOP-21-0060; NOP 21-

02. Final Rule (87 FR 68021) 11/14/2022. 

2021 10/21/2021 Ammonia Extract Rulemaking In Process Classified as nonsynthetic. Recommendation to add stripped ammonia extracts to 

National List §205.602. Recommendation to add concentrated ammonia extracts to 

National List §205.602. NOP 21-10. Proposed Rule (AMS-NOP-21-0096) pending. 

2021 10/21/2021 Biodegradable biobased mulch films Rulemaking In Process Recommendation to amend Terms Defined §205.2 and National List §205.601. NOP 22-

02. Proposed Rule (AMS-NOP-22-0029) pending. 

2021 10/21/2021 Fish oil Rulemaking Closed Recommendation to amend National List §205.606. AMS does not plan to act on this 

recommendation at this time (NOP Response to National Organic Standards Board Fall 

2021 Recommendations). 

2021 10/21/2021 Lithothamnion Recommendation In Process Classified as nonagricultural; recommended as ineligible for organic certification as a 

wild crop. 

2021 10/21/2021 Chitosan Not Recommended Complete Classified as synthetic; not recommended for addition to National List §205.601(j)(4). 

2021 10/21/2021 Cow Manure Derived Biochar (CMDB) Not Recommended Complete Classified as nonsynthetic; not recommended to amend National List §205.602(a). 

2021 10/21/2021 Kasugamycin Not Recommended Complete Classified as synthetic; not recommended for addition to National List §205.601(j)(4). 

2021 10/21/2021 Hydronium Not Recommended Complete Classified as synthetic; not recommended for addition to National List §205.601(j)(7). 

2021 10/21/2021 Zein Not Recommended Complete Not classified; not recommended for addition to National List §205.605. 

2022 4/28/2022 Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) Not Recommended Complete Classified as synthetic; not recommended for addition to National List §205.605(b). 

2022 4/28/2022 Highly soluble nitrogen fertilizers Rulemaking In Process Recommendation to add to Allowed and prohibited substances, methods, and 

ingredients in organic production and handling §205.105. NOP 21-10. Proposed Rule 

(AMS-NOP-21-0096) pending. 

2022 10/27/2022 Carbon dioxide Recommendation In Process Previously classified as synthetic; recommended for addition to National List 

§205.601(a). 

2022 10/27/2022 Potassium hydroxide Not Recommended Complete Previously classified as synthetic; not recommended for addition to National List 

§205.601 for use as a production aid in the production of liquid fish products. 

7/6/2023 National List 19 of 27 
NOSB National List Recommendations 

Year Date Substance/Recommendation Action Status Notes 

2022 10/27/2022 Peroxylactic acid (PoLA) Not Recommended Complete Classified as synthetic; not recommended for addition to National List §205.605(b). 

2022 10/27/2022 Potassium hydroxide annotation change Not Recommended Complete Did not recommend amending National List §205.605(b) annotation to allow for use in 

lamiaceae extraction. 

2022 10/27/2022 Ion Exchange Filtration Materials (Recharge Materials) Recommendation In Process NOP response memo to NOSB sent August 2021. NOP requests the NOSB’s 

recommendation(s) on whether resins should be listed on the National List. 

Recommended that recharge materials used in the ion exchange filtration process 

must be listed on the National List. 

2023 4/27/2023 Ion Exchange Filtration Materials (Resins) Recommendation In Process NOP response memo to NOSB sent August 2021. NOP requests the NOSB’s 

recommendation(s) on whether resins should be listed on the National List. 

Recommendation that resin materials used in the ion exchange filtration process are 

NOT required to be on the National List and that NOP provide instruction to certifiers 

as outlined in this recommendation. 

Total 

Recommendations Total Complete Percent Fulfilled 

327 306 94% 

Total in Process 

10 

Total Closed 

10 

Total On Hold 

1 

7/6/2023 National List 20 of 27 
NOSB Sunset Recommendations/Reviews 

Year Date Recommendation/Review Action Status Notes 

2005 11/17/2005 Sunset Review of Nonsynthetic National List Substances Used in 

Handling 

Rulemaking Complete 57 materials recommendations. 

2005 11/17/2005 Sunset Review of National List Substances Used in Livestock 

Production 

Rulemaking Complete 20 materials recommendations. 

2005 11/17/2005 Sunset Review of National List Substances Used in Crop Production Rulemaking Complete 34 materials recommendations. 

2006 6/3/2006 Streptomycin and Tetracycline Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 6/3/2006 Sodium silicate in Crops Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 6/3/2006 Lignin sulfonate in Crops Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 6/7/2006 Hydrogen peroxide in Crops Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 6/3/2006 Hydrated lime in Crops Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 6/3/2006 Humic acids in Crops Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 6/3/2006 Horticulture oils in Crops Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 6/3/2006 Chlorine materials in Crops Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 6/3/2006 Aquatic plant extracts in Crops Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 6/6/2006 Lecithin, Unbleached for §205.606 in Handling Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 6/8/2006 Lecithin, Bleached for §205.606 in Handling Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 6/6/2006 Flavors §205.605a in Handling Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 6/6/2006 Colors §205.605a in Handling Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 6/8/2006 Chlorine materials in Handling Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 5/31/2006 Oxytocin in Livestock Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 5/31/2006 Milk replacer in Livestock Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 5/31/2006 Ivermectin in Livestock Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 5/31/2006 Hydrated lime for Livestock Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 5/31/2006 Chlorine materials for Livestock Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2006 11/11/2006 Lecithin, Bleached §205.605 in Handling Rulemaking Complete REVISED Final Sunset Recommendation 

2006 11/11/2006 Colors §205.605 in Handling Rulemaking Complete REVISED Final Sunset Recommendation 

2006 11/11/2006 Commercial Availability Criteria for §205.606 in Handling Rulemaking Complete REVISED Final Sunset Recommendation 

7/6/2023 Sunset 21 of 27 
NOSB Sunset Recommendations/Reviews 

Year Date Recommendation/Review Action Status Notes 

2007 11/30/2007 Cellulose for use in Handling on §205.605(b) Rulemaking Complete Final Sunset Recommendation 

2007 11/30/2007 Glucono delta lactone for use in Handling on §205.605(a) Rulemaking Complete Final Sunset Recommendation 

2007 11/30/2007 Agar-agar, Animal enzymes, Calcium sulfate and Carrageenan for use 

in Handling on §205.605(a) 

Rulemaking Complete Final Sunset Recommendation 

2007 11/30/2007 Ozone gas Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2007 11/30/2007 EPA List 3 Inerts Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2007 11/30/2007 Copper sulfate (rice) Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2007 11/30/2007 Calcium chloride Rulemaking Complete Sunset Recommendation 

2007 11/30/2007 Peracetic acid for use in Crops on §205.601 Rulemaking Complete Final Recommendation 

2008 5/22/2008 Cellulose Rulemaking Complete Sunset Re-Affirmation of Recommendation 

2008 5/22/2008 Agar-agar, Animal enzymes, Calcium sulfate and Carrageenan Rulemaking Complete Re-Affirmation of Recommendation 

2008 5/22/2008 §205.601(a)(3) Copper sulfate, §205.601(a)(5) Ozone gas, 

§205.601(a)(6) Peracetic acid, §205.601(m)(2) EPA List 3 inerts- for 

use in passive pheromone dispensers, and §205.602(c) Calcium 

chloride 

Rulemaking Complete Re-Affirmation of Recommendation for re-listing 

2009 11/5/2009 Cyclohexylamine Rulemaking Complete 

2009 11/5/2009 Activated charcoal Rulemaking Complete 

2009 11/5/2009 Tetrasodium pyrophosphate Rulemaking Complete 

2009 11/5/2009 Sodium acid pyrophosphate Rulemaking Complete 

2009 11/5/2009 Peracetic acid / Peroxyacetic acid Rulemaking Complete 

2009 11/5/2009 Octadecylamine Rulemaking Complete 

2009 11/5/2009 Microorganisms Rulemaking Complete 

2009 11/5/2009 L-malic acid Rulemaking Complete 

2009 11/5/2009 Egg white lysozyme Rulemaking Complete 

2009 11/5/2009 Diethylaminoethanol Rulemaking Complete 

2009 11/5/2009 Hydrogen chloride Sunset Rulemaking Complete 

2009 11/5/2009 Ferric phosphate Rulemaking Complete 

2010 5/29/2010 Nonorganically Produced Agricultural Products Allowed as 

Ingredients in or on Processed Products Labeled as “organic.” 

Rulemaking Complete §205.606. 16 materials. 

7/6/2023 Sunset 22 of 27 
NOSB Sunset Recommendations/Reviews 

Year Date Recommendation/Review Action Status Notes 

2010 5/29/2010 Synthetic Substances Allowed as Ingredients in or on Processed 

Products 

Rulemaking Complete §205.605(b). 22 materials. 

2010 5/29/2010 Nonsynthetic Substances Allowed as Ingredients in or on Processed 

Products 

Rulemaking Complete §205.605(a). 15 materials. 

2010 5/29/2010 Nonsynthetic Substances Prohibited for use in Organic Livestock 

Production (Strychnine) 

Rulemaking Complete §205.604. 1 material. 

2010 5/29/2010 Synthetic Substances Allowed for use in Organic Livestock Production Rulemaking Complete §205.603. 26 materials. 

2010 5/29/2010 Nonsynthetic Substances Prohibited for use in Organic Crop 

Production 

Rulemaking Complete §205.602. 7 materials. 

2010 5/29/2010 Synthetic substances allowed for use in organic crop production Rulemaking Complete §205.601. 26 materials. 

2010 10/28/2010 National List Substances (§205.603) allowed in livestock production Rulemaking Complete §205.603. 26 materials. 

2010 10/28/2010 Whey protein Rulemaking Complete §205.606 

2010 10/28/2010 Corn starch Rulemaking Complete §205.606 

2010 10/28/2010 Pectin (high methoxy) Rulemaking Complete §205.606. Changed listing to non-amidated forms only. 

2010 10/28/2010 Inulin Rulemaking Complete §205.606 

2010 10/28/2010 Hops Rulemaking Complete §205.606 

2010 10/28/2010 Fructooligosaccharides Rulemaking Complete §205.606 

2010 10/28/2010 Annatto extract color, Oil and Water Soluble Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. Removed on Nov 2014. 

2010 10/28/2010 Colors derived from agricultural products Rulemaking Complete 

2010 10/28/2010 Sulfur dioxide Rulemaking Complete 

2010 10/28/2010 Sodium phosphates Rulemaking Complete 

2010 10/28/2010 Sodium hydroxide Rulemaking Complete 

2010 10/28/2010 Sodium citrate Rulemaking Complete 

2010 10/28/2010 Silicon dioxide Rulemaking Complete 

2010 10/28/2010 Phosphoric acid Rulemaking Complete 

2010 10/28/2010 Pectin (low methoxy) Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.605, based on petition. 

2010 10/28/2010 Ferrous sulfate Rulemaking Complete 

2010 10/28/2010 Chlorine materials Rulemaking Complete 

2010 10/28/2010 Yeast Rulemaking Complete 

7/6/2023 Sunset 23 of 27 
NOSB Sunset Recommendations/Reviews 

Year Date Recommendation/Review Action Status Notes 

2010 10/28/2010 Magnesium sulfate Rulemaking Complete 

2010 10/28/2010 Flavors Rulemaking Complete 

2010 10/28/2010 Glycerides Rulemaking Complete 

2010 10/28/2010 Final Recommendation on the Petition to Remove Hops Rulemaking Complete Recommendation on petition to remove Hops from the National List. 

2010 10/28/2010 Final Recommendation on the Petition to Reclassify Pectin (lowmethoxy) Rulemaking Complete Recommendation on petition to reclassify Pectin (low-methoxy). 

2010 10/28/2010 Final Recommendation on the Petition to Reclassify Yeast Rulemaking Complete Recommendation on petition to reclassify Yeast. 

2010 10/28/2010 EPA List 4—Inerts of Minimal Concern for relisting Rulemaking Complete 

2011 4/29/2011 Tocopherols Rulemaking Complete §205.605 

2011 4/29/2011 Potassium iodide Rulemaking Complete §205.605 

2011 4/29/2011 Nutrient vitamins and minerals Rulemaking Complete §205.605 

2011 4/29/2011 Potassium iodide Rulemaking Complete §205.605 

2011 4/29/2011 Enzymes Sunset Rulemaking Complete §205.605 

2011 4/29/2011 Vitamin D3 Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 4/29/2011 Sulfur dioxide Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 4/29/2011 Streptomycin Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 4/29/2011 Sodium silicate Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 4/29/2011 Plastic mulch Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 4/29/2011 Pheromones Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 4/29/2011 Newspaper Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 4/29/2011 Magnesium sulfate Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 4/29/2011 Lignin sulfonate (as a floating agent) Rulemaking Complete §205.601(l) 

2011 4/29/2011 Lignin sulfonate (as a chelating agent, dust suppressant) Rulemaking Complete §205.601(j) 

2011 4/29/2011 Ethylene gas Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 4/29/2011 Copper Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 4/29/2011 Newspaper-compost feedstocks Rulemaking Complete 

7/6/2023 Sunset 24 of 27 
NOSB Sunset Recommendations/Reviews 

Year Date Recommendation/Review Action Status Notes 

2011 4/29/2011 Chlorine materials Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 4/29/2011 Alcohols Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 4/29/2011 Tetracycline Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 12/2/2011 Tartaric acid Rulemaking Complete §205.605(a) and §205.605(b) Sunset 2013 

2011 12/2/2011 Animal enzymes Rulemaking Complete §205.605 

2011 12/2/2011 Silicon dioxide Rulemaking Complete Petition to remove/amend from the National List §205.605. 

2011 12/2/2011 Calcium chloride Rulemaking Complete §205.602 

2011 12/2/2011 Peracetic acid Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 12/2/2011 Ozone gas Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 12/2/2011 Copper sulfate Rulemaking Complete §205.601 

2011 4/29/2011 Sodium nitrate Rulemaking Closed §205.602. NOP Notice 12-1. 

2012 5/25/2012 Glucono delta lactone Rulemaking Complete §205.605 

2012 5/25/2012 Carrageenan Rulemaking Complete Recommended annotation change to §205.605. Annotation change not added during 

Sunset renewal. 

2012 5/25/2012 Calcium sulfate Rulemaking Complete §205.605 

2012 5/25/2012 Agar-agar Rulemaking Complete §205.605 

2012 5/25/2012 List 3 Inert Ingredients Rulemaking Complete 

Prior to Fall 2014, Sunset recommendations were to relist. After Fall 2014, recommendations are to remove. 

2014 10/30/2014 Marsala Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 15-07. Final Rule 

(80 FR 77231) 12/14/2015. 

2014 10/30/2014 Sherry Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 15-07. Final Rule 

(80 FR 77231) 12/14/2015. 

2015 4/30/2015 Egg white lysozyme Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.605. NOP 15-12. Final Rule 

(81 FR 51075) 08/03/2016. 

2015 4/30/2015 Cyclohexylamine Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.605. NOP 15-12. Final Rule 

(81 FR 51075) 08/03/2016. 

2015 4/30/2015 Diethylaminoethanol Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.605. NOP 15-12. Final Rule 

(81 FR 51075) 08/03/2016. 

2015 4/30/2015 Octadecylamine Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.605. NOP 15-12. Final Rule 

(81 FR 51075) 08/03/2016. 

2015 4/30/2015 Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.605. NOP 15-12. Final Rule 

(81 FR 51075) 08/03/2016. 

2015 10/29/2015 Lignin sulfonate (as a floating agent) Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.601. NOP 16-03. Final Rule 

(82 FR 31241) 07/06/2017. 

7/6/2023 Sunset 25 of 27 
NOSB Sunset Recommendations/Reviews 

Year Date Recommendation/Review Action Status Notes 

2015 10/29/2015 Furosemide Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.603. NOP 16-03. Final Rule 

(82 FR 31241) 07/06/2017. 

2015 10/29/2015 Magnesium carbonate Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.605. NOP 16-03. Final Rule 

(82 FR 31241) 07/06/2017. 

2015 10/29/2015 Chia (salvia hispanica L.) Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 16-03. Final Rule 

(82 FR 31241) 07/06/2017. 

2015 10/29/2015 Dillweed oil Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 16-03. Final Rule 

(82 FR 31241) 07/06/2017. 

2015 10/29/2015 Galangal Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 16-03. Final Rule 

(82 FR 31241) 07/06/2017. 

2015 10/29/2015 Inulin-oligofructose enriched Rulemaking Closed Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. Not removed. NOP 16-

03. Final Rule (82 FR 31241) 07/06/2017. 

2015 10/29/2015 Lemongrass Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 16-03. Final Rule 

(82 FR 31241) 07/06/2017. 

2015 10/29/2015 Peppers (Chipotle chile) Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 16-03. Final Rule 

(82 FR 31241) 07/06/2017. 

2015 10/29/2015 Turkish bay leaves Rulemaking Closed Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. Not removed. NOP 16-

03. Final Rule (82 FR 31241) 07/06/2017. 

2015 10/29/2015 Whey protein concentrate Rulemaking Closed Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. Not removed. NOP 16-

03. Final Rule (82 FR 31241) 07/06/2017. 

2016 11/18/2016 Carrageenan Rulemaking Closed Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.605. Not removed. NOP 17-

05. Final Rule (83 FR 14347) 04/04/2018. 

2017 11/2/2017 Vitamin B1 Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.601. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2017 11/2/2017 Oxytocin Rulemaking Closed Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.603. Not removed. NOP 19-

03. Final Rule (87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2017 11/2/2017 Procaine Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.603. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2017 11/2/2017 Konjac flour Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2018 10/25/2018 Sucrose octanoate esters Rulemaking Closed Recommendation to remove from the National List §§205.601 & 205.603. Not 

removed. NOP 19-03. Final Rule (87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2019 10/25/2019 Dairy cultures Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.605. NOP 19-05. Final Rule 

(87 FR 16371) 03/23/2022. 

2019 10/25/2019 Alginic acid Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.605. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2020 10/30/2020 Black currant juice color Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2020 10/30/2020 Blueberry juice color Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2020 10/30/2020 Carrot juice color Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2020 10/30/2020 Cherry juice color Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2020 10/30/2020 Grape juice color Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2020 10/30/2020 Paprika color Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2020 10/30/2020 Pumpkin juice color Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

7/6/2023 Sunset 26 of 27 
NOSB Sunset Recommendations/Reviews 

Year Date Recommendation/Review Action Status Notes 

2020 10/30/2020 Turmeric extract color Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2020 10/30/2020 Kelp Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2020 10/30/2020 Sweet potato starch Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2020 10/30/2020 Turkish bay leaves Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2020 10/30/2020 Whey protein concentrate Rulemaking Complete Recommendation to remove from the National List §205.606. NOP 19-03. Final Rule 

(87 FR 10930) 02/28/2022. 

2021 10/31/2021 Sodium nitrate Rulemaking In Process Recommendation to reinstate listing at §205.602. NOP 21-10. Proposed Rule (AMSNOP-21-0096) pending. 

Total 

Recommendations Total Complete Percent Fulfilled 

154 146 95% 

Total in Process 

1 

Total Closed 

7 

Total On Hold 

0 

7/6/2023 Sunset 27 of 27