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							                                       NOSB Recommendations

November 2009


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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



       Final Recommendation on Animal Welfare November 2009 (PDF)



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



       Final Recommendation on Chlorhexidine 205.603 Technical Correction (PDF)



       Final Recommendation on Cosmetics November 2009 (PDF)



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



       Final Recommendation on Excipients 205.603 Technical Correction (PDF)



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



       Final Recommendation on Retail Certification (PDF)



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



       Final Recommendation on Vaccines in 205.105 (PDF)



       Final Recommendation on Xylazine Technical Correction on 206.603 (PDF)
       Final Sunset Recommendation on Activated Charcoal on 205.605b (PDF)



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

May 2009


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



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



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



       Final Recommendation on Peer Review Guidance (PDF)



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



       Final Recommendation on Sulfurous Acid in Crops (PDF)



       Final PPM Priority of Petitions Update (PDF)



       Final PPM Section III Update (PDF)



       Final PPM Section IV Update (PDF)



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



       Final Recommendation on Biodiversity (PDF)

November 2008
       Final Recommendation on Tetracycline (PDF)



       Final Recommendation on Seed Commercial Availability (PDF)



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



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



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



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



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



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



       Final Recommendation on Pet Food (PDF)



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



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

May 2008


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



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



       Sunset Reaffirmations for Crops 205.601 (PDF)



       Sunset Reaffirmations for Handling 205.605a (PDF)



       Sunset Reaffirmations for Handing 205.605b (PDF)



       Final Recommendation on Seaweed, Kombu (PDF)



       Final Recommendation on Tragacanth Gum (PDF)



       Final Recommendation on Cooking Wine, Marsala (PDF)



       Final Recommendation on Cooking Wine, Sherry (PDF)
       Final Recommendation on Farmed Aquatic Plants (PDF)



       Final Recommendation on Cheesewax (PDF)



       Final Recommendation on Methionine (PDF)



       Final Recommendation on Fenbendazole (PDF)

November 2007


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



       Final Recommendation on the Standardization of Certificates (PDF)



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



       Final Recommendation on Grape Seed Extract in Handing on §205.606 (failed) (PDF)
       Final Sunset Recommendations on Agar-Agar, Animal Enzymes, Calcium Sulfate and Carrageenan for
          use in Handling on §205.605(a) (PDF)



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

March 2007


       Final Recommendation on Aquaculture (PDF)



       Final Recommendation on Cloning (PDF)



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



       Final Recommendation on Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) for listing on 205.606 (PDF)
   Final Recommendation on Galangal - Frozen for listing on 205.606 (PDF)



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



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



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



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



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



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



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




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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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




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

October 2006


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



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



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



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



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



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



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



       Final Recommendation on Calcium Chloride in Crops (PDF)



       Final Recommendation on Lime Mud in Crops (PDF)
        Final Recommendation on Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in Crops (PDF)

April 2006


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



        Sunset Recommendation on Chlorine Materials for Livestock (PDF)



        Sunset Recommendation on Hydrated Lime for Livestock (PDF)



        Sunset Recommendation on Ivermectin in Livestock (PDF)



        Sunset Recommendation on Milk Replacer in Livestock (PDF)



        Sunset Recommendation on Oxytocin in Livestock (PDF)



        Sunset Recommendation on Chlorine Materials in Handling (PDF)



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



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



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



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



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



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



        Sunset Recommendation on Chlorine Materials in Crops (PDF)



        Sunset Recommendation on Horticultural Oils in Crops (PDF)



        Sunset Recommendation on Humic Acids in Crops (PDF)



        Sunset Recommendation on Hydrated Lime in Crops (PDF)



        Sunset Recommendation on Hydrogen Peroxide in Crops (PDF)



        Sunset Recommendation on Lignin Sulfonate in Crops (PDF)
       Sunset Recommendation on Sodium Silicate in Crops (PDF)



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


November 2005


       Crops Committee: Sunset Recommendations (PDF)



       Livestock Committee: Sunset Recommendations (PDF)



       Handling Committee: Sunset Recommendations (PDF)

August 2005


       Recommendations for ANSI Audit of NOP Accreditation (PDF)



       Recommendation on Commercial Availability of Organic Seed (PDF)



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



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



       Recommendation for Guidance on NOP Pasture Requirements (PDF)



       Recommendation for Chitosan (Crops) (PDF)



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



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



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



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

February 2005


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



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



       National List Sunset Review Process (PDF)
        Recommendation to Update Board Policy Manual with Revised Materials Review Process (PDF)



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



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



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



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



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



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



        NOSB Recommended Answers to Questions Concerning the Use and Labeling of Calcium Carbonate for
          Organic Livestock Under the NOP (PDF)



        NOSB Recommended Answer to Question Concerning the Use of Bitter Orange in Organic Handling
          (PDF)



        NOSB Recommended Answer to Question Concerning the Use of Albumen in Winemaking (PDF)



        NOSB Recommended Answer to Question Concerning the Use of Waxed Boxes in Organic Production
          (PDF)



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



        NOSB Recommendation to Standardize Organic Certification Certificates (PDF)




                                     Archived Recommendations

Accreditation Committee Recommendations
2002 Board Recommendation


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

2001 Board Recommendation


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

1998 Board Recommendations


        Task Force Establishment (PDF) — June 10, 1998
        Final Recommendation on Accreditation Issue Paper (PDF)

1994 Board Recommendations


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


Certification Committee Recommendations
1998-99 Board Recommendations


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


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


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


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

1995 Board Recommendations


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


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


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


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

1994 Board Recommendations


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


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


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


Crop Production Recommendations
2002 Board Recommendations


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


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


        Compost Task Force Final Report (PDF)

1995 Board Recommendations


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


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


        Addendum 24:Banana Planting Policies (PDF) — November 1, 1995
        Addendum 29:Emergency Spray Exceptions (PDF) — November 1, 1995

1994 Board Recommendations


        Definitions (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994


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


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


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


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


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


Handling Committee Recommendations
1998-99 Board Recommendations


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

1995 Board Recommendations


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


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

1994 Board Recommendations


      Organic Handling Plan (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994
International Equivalency Recommendations
2002 Board Recommendations


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

1998 Board Recommendations


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


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

1994 Board Recommendations


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


Labeling Recommendations
1998-99 Board Recommendations


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

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

1995 Board Recommendations


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


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


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

1994 Board Recommendations


        Definitions (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994


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


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



Livestock Committee Recommendations
2002 Board Recommendations


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


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


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

1998-99 Board Recommendations


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


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


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


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


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


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

1995 Board Recommendations


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


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


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


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


        Addendum 19:TAP Review on Inoculants and Vaccines (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1995
        Addendum 20:TAP Review of Antibiotics and Parasiticides (PDF) — Passed Oct. 31, 1995


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


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


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

1994 Board Recommendations


        Definitions (PDF) — June 1-4, 1994


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


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


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


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


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

Processing Recommendations
2002 Board Recommendations


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


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


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

1998-99 Board Recommendations


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


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


National List Recommendations
2001 Board Recommendations


        Policy for National List Updates (PDF)

2000 Board Recommendations


        Criteria for Prioritizing Petitions (PDF)

1998-99 Board Recommendations


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


        Synthetic Inert Ingredients Proposals (1–5) (PDF) — Oct. 31, 1998
1997 Board Recommendations


        Summary of NOSB Material Votes (PDF)

1996 Board Recommendations


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

1995 Board Recommendations


        Processing and Livestock (PDF) — April 1995


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


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


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


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


Policy Development Recommendations
2003 Board Recommendations


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