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BILLING CODE 4000–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 205
[Document Number AMS–NOP–17–0001;
NOP–16–04]
National Organic Program: USDA
Organic Regulations
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notification of 2017 sunset
review.
AGENCY:
This document addresses the
2017 sunset review submitted to the
Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary)
through the Agricultural Marketing
Service’s (AMS) National Organic
Program (NOP) by the National Organic
Standards Board (NOSB) following the
NOSB’s April 2015 and October 2015
meetings. The 2017 sunset review
pertains to the NOSB’s sunset review of
198 substances on the U.S. Department
of Agriculture’s (USDA) National List of
Allowed and Prohibited Substances
(National List). Consistent with the
NOSB’s sunset review, this publication
provides notice on the renewal of 187
substances on the National List, and
completes the 2017 National List sunset
review for these renewed substances.
DATES: This document is effective
March 15, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for a copy of this document
should be sent to Robert Pooler,
Standards Division, National Organic
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Program, USDA–AMS–NOP, 1400
Independence Ave. SW., Room 2642–S.,
Ag Stop 0268, Washington, DC 20250–
0268. Telephone: (202) 720–3252.
The
National Organic Program (NOP) is
authorized by the Organic Foods
Protection Act (OFPA) of 1990, as
amended (7 U.S.C. 6501–6522). The
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
(AMS) administers the NOP. Final
regulations implementing the NOP, also
referred to as the USDA organic
regulations (7 CFR 205.1–205.690), were
published December 21, 2000 (65 FR
80548), and became effective on October
21, 2002. Through these regulations, the
AMS oversees national standards for the
production, handling, and labeling of
organically produced agricultural
products. Since becoming effective, the
USDA organic regulations have been
frequently amended, mostly for changes
to the National List in 7 CFR 205.601–
205.606.
The National List identifies the
synthetic substances that may be used
and the nonsynthetic (natural)
substances that may not be used in
organic production. The National List
also identifies synthetic, nonsynthetic
nonagricultural, and nonorganic
agricultural substances that may be used
in organic handling. The OFPA and the
USDA organic regulations, as indicated
in § 205.105, specifically prohibit the
use of any synthetic substance in
organic production and handling unless
the synthetic substance is on the
National List. Section 205.105 also
requires that any nonorganic
agricultural substance and any
nonsynthetic nonagricultural substance
used in organic handling appear on the
National List.
As stipulated by OFPA,
recommendations to amend the
National List are developed by the
NOSB, operating in accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. App. 2 et seq.), to assist in the
evaluation of substances to be used or
not used in organic production and
handling, and to advise the Secretary on
the USDA organic regulations. OFPA
also requires a review of all substances
included on the National List within 5
years of their addition to or renewal on
the list. During this sunset review, the
NOSB considers any new information
pertaining to a substance’s impact on
human health and the environment, its
necessity, and its compatibility with
organic production and handling. If a
listed substance is not reviewed by
NOSB and renewed by USDA within the
five year period, its allowance or
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prohibition on the National List is no
longer in effect.
AMS published a revision of the
sunset review process in the Federal
Register on September 16, 2013 (78 FR
56811). This revised process provides
public notice on the renewal of National
List substances. This renewal occurs
after the NOSB review.
At its April 2015 and October 2015
public meetings, the NOSB considered
198 National List substances which
have a 2017 Sunset date. AMS has
reviewed and accepted the NOSB 2017
sunset review and recommendations.
Table 1 lists the 187 synthetic and
nonsynthetic substances on the National
List that are renewed. These substances
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continue to be included on the National
List with a new sunset date of March 15,
2022. The NOSB also recommended
removing eleven substances considered
during the 2017 sunset review process
from the National List; these
recommendations will be addressed in a
separate rulemaking.
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Synthetic substances allowed for use in organic crop production.
As algicide, disinfectants, and sanitizer, including irrigation cleaning systems.
Alcohols.
Ethanol.
Isopropanol.
Chlorine materials—For pre-harvest use, residual chlorine levels in the water in direct crop contact or as water from cleaning
irrigation systems applied to soil must not exceed the maximum residual disinfectant limit under the Safe Drinking Water
Act, except that chlorine products may be used in edible sprout production according to EPA label directions.
Calcium hypochlorite.
Chlorine dioxide.
Sodium hypochlorite.
Hydrogen peroxide.
Soap-based algicide/demossers.
As herbicides, weed barriers, as applicable.
Herbicides, soap-based—for use in farmstead maintenance (roadways, ditches, right of ways, building perimeters) and ornamental crops.
Mulches.
Newspaper or other recycled paper, without glossy or colored inks.
Plastic mulch or covers (petroleum-based other than polyvinyl chloride (PVC)).
As compost feedstocks—Newspapers or other recycled paper, without glossy or colored inks.
As animal repellents—Soaps, ammonium—for use as a large animal repellant only, no contact with soil or edible portion of
crop.
As insecticides (including acaricides or mite control).
Ammonium carbonate—for use as bait in insect traps only, no direct contact with crop or soil.
Boric acid—structural pest control, no direct contact with organic food or crops.
Elemental sulfur.
Lime sulfur—including calcium polysulfide.
Oils, horticultural—narrow range oils as dormant, suffocating, and summer oils.
Soaps, insecticidal.
Sticky traps/barriers.
Sucrose octanoate esters (CAS #s—42922–74–7; 58064–47–4)—in accordance with approved labeling.
As insect management. Pheromones.
As rodenticides. Vitamin D3.
As plant disease control.
Coppers, fixed—copper hydroxide, copper oxide, copper oxychloride, includes products exempted from EPA tolerance, Provided, That, copper-based materials must be used in a manner that minimizes accumulation in the soil and shall not be
used as herbicides.
Copper sulfate—Substance must be used in a manner that minimizes accumulation of copper in the soil.
Hydrated lime.
Hydrogen peroxide.
Lime sulfur.
Oils, horticultural, narrow range oils as dormant, suffocating, and summer oils.
Potassium bicarbonate.
Elemental sulfur.
As plant or soil amendments.
Aquatic plant extracts (other than hydrolyzed)—Extraction process is limited to the use of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide; solvent amount used is limited to that amount necessary for extraction.
Elemental sulfur.
Humic acids—naturally occurring deposits, water and alkali extracts only.
Lignin sulfonate—chelating agent, dust suppressant.
Magnesium sulfate—allowed with a documented soil deficiency.
Micronutrients—not to be used as a defoliant, herbicide, or desiccant. Those made from nitrates or chlorides are not allowed.
Soil deficiency must be documented by testing.
Soluble boron products.
Sulfates, carbonates, oxides, or silicates of zinc, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and cobalt.
Liquid fish products—can be pH adjusted with sulfuric, citric or phosphoric acid. The amount of acid used shall not exceed
the minimum needed to lower the pH to 3.5.
Vitamins B1, C, and E.
As plant growth regulators. Ethylene gas—for regulation of pineapple flowering.
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As floating agents in post-harvest handling.
Sodium silicate—for tree fruit and fiber processing.
As synthetic inert ingredients as classified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for use with nonsynthetic substances or synthetic substances listed in this section and used as an active pesticide ingredient in accordance with any limitations on the use of such substances.
EPA List 4—Inerts of Minimal Concern.
As production aids. Microcrystalline cheesewax (CAS #’s 64742–42–3, 8009–03–08, and 8002–74–2)—for use in log grown
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Ash from manure burning.
Arsenic.
Lead salts.
Potassium chloride—unless derived from a mined source and applied in a manner that minimizes chloride accumulation in the
soil.
Sodium fluoaluminate (mined).
Strychnine.
Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate).
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Synthetic substances allowed for use in organic livestock production.
In accordance with restrictions specified in this section the following synthetic substances may be used in organic livestock production:
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As disinfectants, sanitizer, and medical treatments as applicable.
Alcohols.
Ethanol-disinfectant and sanitizer only, prohibited as a feed additive.
Isopropanol-disinfectant only.
Aspirin-approved for health care use to reduce inflammation.
Atropine (CAS #—51–55–8)—federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the lawful written or oral order of a licensed veterinarian, in full compliance with the AMDUCA and 21 CFR part 530 of the Food and Drug Administration regulations. Also,
for use under 7 CFR part 205, the NOP requires: (i) Use by or on the lawful written order of a licensed veterinarian; and (ii)
A meat withdrawal period of at least 56 days after administering to livestock intended for slaughter; and a milk discard period of at least 12 days after administering to dairy animals.
Biologics—Vaccines.
Butorphanol (CAS #—42408–82–2)—federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the lawful written or oral order of a licensed veterinarian, in full compliance with the AMDUCA and 21 CFR part 530 of the Food and Drug Administration regulations. Also, for use under 7 CFR part 205, the NOP requires: (i) Use by or on the lawful written order of a licensed veterinarian; and (ii) A meat withdrawal period of at least 42 days after administering to livestock intended for slaughter; and a
milk discard period of at least 8 days after administering to dairy animals.
Chlorhexidine—Allowed for surgical procedures conducted by a veterinarian. Allowed for use as a teat dip when alternative
germicidal agents and/or physical barriers have lost their effectiveness.
Chlorine materials—disinfecting and sanitizing facilities and equipment. Residual chlorine levels in the water shall not exceed
the maximum residual disinfectant limit under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Calcium hypochlorite.
Chlorine dioxide.
Sodium hypochlorite.
Electrolytes—without antibiotics.
Flunixin (CAS #—38677–85–9)—in accordance with approved labeling; except that for use under 7 CFR part 205, the NOP
requires a withdrawal period of at least two-times that required by the FDA.
Glucose.
Glycerin—Allowed as a livestock teat dip, must be produced through the hydrolysis of fats or oils.
Hydrogen peroxide.
Iodine.
Magnesium hydroxide (CAS #—1309–42–8)—federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the lawful written or oral order of
a licensed veterinarian, in full compliance with the AMDUCA and 21 CFR part 530 of the Food and Drug Administration
regulations. Also, for use under 7 CFR part 205, the NOP requires use by or on the lawful written order of a licensed veterinarian.
Magnesium sulfate.
Oxytocin—use in postparturition therapeutic applications.
Parasiticides—Prohibited in slaughter stock, allowed in emergency treatment for dairy and breeder stock when organic system plan-approved preventive management does not prevent infestation. Milk or milk products from a treated animal cannot
be labeled as provided for in subpart D of this part for 90 days following treatment. In breeder stock, treatment cannot
occur during the last third of gestation if the progeny will be sold as organic and must not be used during the lactation period for breeding stock.
Fenbendazole (CAS #—43210–67–9)—only for use by or on the lawful written order of a licensed veterinarian.
Ivermectin (CAS #—70288–86–7).
Moxidectin (CAS #—113507–06–5)—for control of internal parasites only.
Peroxyacetic/Peracetic acid (CAS #—79–21–0)—for sanitizing facility and processing equipment.
Phosphoric acid—allowed as an equipment cleaner, Provided, That, no direct contact with organically managed livestock or
land occurs.
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Poloxalene (CAS #—9003–11–6)—for use under 7 CFR part 205, the NOP requires that poloxalene only be used for the
emergency treatment of bloat.
Tolazoline (CAS #—59–98–3)—federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the lawful written or oral order of a licensed veterinarian, in full compliance with the AMDUCA and 21 CFR part 530 of the Food and Drug Administration regulations. Also,
for use under 7 CFR part 205, the NOP requires: (i) Use by or on the lawful written order of a licensed veterinarian; (ii) Use
only to reverse the effects of sedation and analgesia caused by Xylazine; and (iii) A meat withdrawal period of at least 8
days after administering to livestock intended for slaughter; and a milk discard period of at least 4 days after administering
to dairy animals.
Xylazine (CAS #—7361–61–7)—federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the lawful written or oral order of a licensed
veterinarian, in full compliance with the AMDUCA and 21 CFR part 530 of the Food and Drug Administration regulations.
Also, for use under 7 CFR part 205, the NOP requires: (i) Use by or on the lawful written order of a licensed veterinarian;
(ii) The existence of an emergency; and (iii) A meat withdrawal period of at least 8 days after administering to livestock intended for slaughter; and a milk discard period of at least 4 days after administering to dairy animals.
As topical treatment, external parasiticide or local anesthetic as applicable.
Copper sulfate.
Formic acid (CAS #—64–18–6)—for use as a pesticide solely within honeybee hives.
Iodine.
Lidocaine—as a local anesthetic. Use requires a withdrawal period of 90 days after administering to livestock intended for
slaughter and 7 days after administering to dairy animals.
Lime, hydrated—as an external pest control, not permitted to cauterize physical alterations or deodorize animal wastes.
Mineral oil—for topical use and as a lubricant.
Procaine—as a local anesthetic, use requires a withdrawal period of 90 days after administering to livestock intended for
slaughter and 7 days after administering to dairy animals.
Sucrose octanoate esters (CAS #s—42922–74–7; 58064–47–4)—in accordance with approved labeling.
As feed additives.
DL-Methionine, DL-Methionine-hydroxy analog, and DL-Methionine-hydroxy analog calcium (CAS #’s 59–51–8, 583–91–5,
4857–44–7, and 922–50–9)—for use only in organic poultry production at the following maximum levels of synthetic methionine per ton of feed: Laying and broiler chickens—2 pounds; turkeys and all other poultry—3 pounds.
Trace minerals, used for enrichment or fortification when FDA approved.
Vitamins, used for enrichment or fortification when FDA approved.
As synthetic inert ingredients as classified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for use with nonsynthetic substances or synthetic substances listed in this section and used as an active pesticide ingredient in accordance with any limitations on the use of such substances.
EPA List 4—Inerts of Minimal Concern.
Excipients, only for use in the manufacture of drugs used to treat organic livestock when the excipient is: Identified by the
FDA as Generally Recognized As Safe; Approved by the FDA as a food additive; or Included in the FDA review and approval of a New Animal Drug Application or New Drug Application.
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§ 205.605 Nonagricultural (nonorganic) substances allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as ‘‘organic’’ or ‘‘made
with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).’’
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Nonsynthetics allowed:
Acids (Alginic; Citric—produced by microbial fermentation of carbohydrate substances; and Lactic).
Attapulgite—as a processing aid in the handling of plant and animal oils.
Bentonite.
Calcium carbonate.
Calcium chloride.
Dairy cultures.
Diatomaceous earth—food filtering aid only.
Enzymes—must be derived from edible, nontoxic plants, nonpathogenic fungi, or nonpathogenic bacteria.
Flavors, nonsynthetic sources only and must not be produced using synthetic solvents and carrier systems or any artificial
preservative.
Kaolin.
Magnesium sulfate, nonsynthetic sources only.
Nitrogen—oil-free grades.
Oxygen—oil-free grades.
Perlite—for use only as a filter aid in food processing.
Potassium chloride.
Potassium iodide.
Sodium bicarbonate.
Sodium carbonate.
Waxes—nonsynthetic (Carnauba wax; and Wood resin).
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Yeast—When used as food or a fermentation agent in products labeled as ‘‘organic,’’ yeast must be organic if its end use is
for human consumption; nonorganic yeast may be used when organic yeast is not commercially available. Growth on petrochemical substrate and sulfite waste liquor is prohibited. For smoked yeast, nonsynthetic smoke flavoring process must be
documented.
Synthetics allowed:
Acidified sodium chlorite—Secondary direct antimicrobial food treatment and indirect food contact surface sanitizing. Acidified
with citric acid only.
Alginates.
Ammonium bicarbonate—for use only as a leavening agent.
Ammonium carbonate—for use only as a leavening agent.
Ascorbic acid.
Calcium citrate.
Calcium hydroxide.
Calcium phosphates (monobasic, dibasic, and tribasic).
Carbon dioxide.
Chlorine materials—disinfecting and sanitizing food contact surfaces, Except, That, residual chlorine levels in the water shall
not exceed the maximum residual disinfectant limit under the Safe Drinking Water Act (Calcium hypochlorite; Chlorine dioxide; and Sodium hypochlorite).
Ethylene—allowed for postharvest ripening of tropical fruit and degreening of citrus.
Ferrous sulfate—for iron enrichment or fortification of foods when required by regulation or recommended (independent organization).
Glycerides (mono and di)—for use only in drum drying of food.
Glycerin—produced by hydrolysis of fats and oils.
Hydrogen peroxide.
Magnesium chloride—derived from sea water.
Magnesium stearate—for use only in agricultural products labeled ‘‘made with organic (specified ingredients or food
group(s)),’’ prohibited in agricultural products labeled ‘‘organic’’.
Nutrient vitamins and minerals, in accordance with 21 CFR 104.20, Nutritional Quality Guidelines For Foods.
Ozone.
Phosphoric acid—cleaning of food-contact surfaces and equipment only.
Potassium acid tartrate.
Potassium carbonate.
Potassium citrate.
Potassium phosphate—for use only in agricultural products labeled ‘‘made with organic (specific ingredients or food
group(s)),’’ prohibited in agricultural products labeled ‘‘organic’’.
Sodium citrate.
Sodium hydroxide—prohibited for use in lye peeling of fruits and vegetables.
Sodium phosphates—for use only in dairy foods.
Sulfur dioxide—for use only in wine labeled ‘‘made with organic grapes,’’ Provided, That, total sulfite concentration does not
exceed 100 ppm.
Tocopherols—derived from vegetable oil when rosemary extracts are not a suitable alternative.
Xanthan gum.
Nonorganically produced agricultural products allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as ‘‘organic.’’
Only the following nonorganically produced agricultural products may be used as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as ‘‘organic,’’
only in accordance with any restrictions specified in this section, and only when the product is not commercially available in organic form.
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Casings, from processed intestines.
Celery powder.
Colors derived from agricultural products—Must not be produced using synthetic solvents and carrier systems or any artificial
preservative.
Beet juice extract color (pigment CAS #7659–95–2).
Black currant juice color (pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3).
Black/Purple carrot juice color (pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3).
Blueberry juice color (pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3).
Carrot juice color (pigment CAS #1393–63–1).
Cherry juice color (pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3).
Chokeberry—Aronia juice color (pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3).
Elderberry juice color (pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3).
Grape juice color (pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3).
Grape skin extract color (pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3).
Paprika color (CAS #68917–78–2)—dried, and oil extracted.
Pumpkin juice color (pigment CAS #127–40–2).
Purple potato juice (pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3).
Red cabbage extract color (pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3.
Red radish extract color (pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3).
Saffron extract color (pigment CAS #1393–63–1).
Turmeric extract color (CAS #458–37–7).
Fish oil (Fatty acid CAS #’s: 10417–94–4, and 25167–62–8)—stabilized with organic ingredients or only with ingredients on
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(g) .....................
(i) ......................
(j) ......................
(l) ......................
(m) ....................
(n) .....................
(p) .....................
(q) .....................
(r) ......................
(t) ......................
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(1) .....................
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Fructooligosaccharides (CAS # 308066–66–2).
Gelatin (CAS # 9000–70–8).
Gums—water extracted only (Arabic; Guar; Locust bean; and Carob bean).
Kelp—for use only as a thickener and dietary supplement.
Konjac flour (CAS # 37220–17–0).
Lecithin—de-oiled.
Orange pulp, dried.
Orange shellac-unbleached (CAS # 9000–59–3).
Pectin (non-amidated forms only).
Seaweed, Pacific kombu.
Starches.
Cornstarch (native).
Sweet potato starch—for bean thread production only.
Wakame seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida).
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501–6522.
Dated: March 15, 2017.
Bruce Summers,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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[Docket No. EERE–2016–BT–TP–0029]
RIN 1904–AD71
Energy Conservation Program: Test
Procedures for Central Air
Conditioners and Heat Pumps
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Final rule; further delay of
effective date.
AGENCY:
This document further
temporarily postpones the effective date
of a recently published final rule
establishing test procedures for certain
varieties of central air conditioners and
heat pumps.
DATES: As of March 21, 2017, the
effective date of the rule amending 10
CFR parts 429 and 430 published in the
Federal Register at 82 FR 1426 on
January 5, 2017, delayed until March 21,
2017 at 82 FR 8985 on February 2, 2017,
is further delayed until July 3, 2017. The
incorporation by reference of the
publication listed in this rule is
approved by the Director of the Federal
Register as of July 3, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Ashley Armstrong, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Building
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Ms. Johanna Jochum, U.S. Department
of Energy, Office of the General Counsel,
GC–33, 1000 Independence Ave. SW.,
Washington, DC 20585–0121. Phone:
(202) 287–6307. Email:
Johanna.Jochum@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
February 2, 2017, the United States
Department of Energy (‘‘DOE’’)
temporarily postponed the effective date
of its final rule amending the test
procedures for central air conditioners
and heat pumps published in the
Federal Register on January 4, 2017. See
82 FR 8985. The February 2 rule
temporarily postponed the effective date
of the final rule by 60 days, starting
from January 20, 2017. The temporary
60-day delay in effective date was
necessary to give the newly appointed
Secretary of Energy (Secretary) the
opportunity for further review and
consideration of new regulations.
However, the Secretary was not
confirmed and did not begin work in his
position until March 3, 2017. As a
result, the Secretary was unable to
accomplish the review and
consideration during the original
postponement of the effective date of
the regulation establishing test
procedures for central air conditioners
and heat pumps. Therefore, DOE hereby
further temporarily postpones the
effective date of that test procedure
regulation to allow the Secretary the
opportunity to accomplish this task. The
effective date of this test procedure is
postponed until July 3, 2017, the date
on which the statute requires
compliance.
To the extent that 5 U.S.C. 553 applies
to this action, it is exempt from notice
and comment because it constitutes a
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good cause exceptions in 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B) and 553(d)(3). Pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(b)(B), DOE has determined
that good cause exists to forego the
requirement to provide prior notice and
an opportunity for public comment
thereon for this rule as such procedures
would be impracticable, unnecessary
and contrary to the public interest. DOE
is temporarily postponing the effective
date of this regulation pursuant to the
previously-noted need for review by the
Secretary and the statutory compliance
date is unaffected by this action. As a
result, seeking public comment on this
delay is unnecessary and contrary to the
public interest. It is also impracticable
given the timing of the Secretary’s
confirmation and the March 21 effective
date established by the prior temporary
postponement. For these same reasons
DOE finds good cause to waive the 30day delay in effective date provided for
in 5 U.S.C. 553(d).
Issued in Washington, DC, on March 15,
2017.
John T. Lucas,
Acting General Counsel.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 205
[Document Number AMS-NOP-17-0001; NOP-16-04]
National Organic Program: USDA Organic Regulations
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notification of 2017 sunset review.
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SUMMARY: This document addresses the 2017 sunset review submitted to
the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) through the Agricultural
Marketing Service's (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) by the
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) following the NOSB's April 2015
and October 2015 meetings. The 2017 sunset review pertains to the
NOSB's sunset review of 198 substances on the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's (USDA) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances
(National List). Consistent with the NOSB's sunset review, this
publication provides notice on the renewal of 187 substances on the
National List, and completes the 2017 National List sunset review for
these renewed substances.
DATES: This document is effective March 15, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for a copy of this document
should be sent to Robert Pooler, Standards Division, National Organic
Program, USDA-AMS-NOP, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Room 2642-S., Ag
Stop 0268, Washington, DC 20250-0268. Telephone: (202) 720-3252.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Organic Program (NOP) is
authorized by the Organic Foods Protection Act (OFPA) of 1990, as
amended (7 U.S.C. 6501-6522). The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
(AMS) administers the NOP. Final regulations implementing the NOP, also
referred to as the USDA organic regulations (7 CFR 205.1-205.690), were
published December 21, 2000 (65 FR 80548), and became effective on
October 21, 2002. Through these regulations, the AMS oversees national
standards for the production, handling, and labeling of organically
produced agricultural products. Since becoming effective, the USDA
organic regulations have been frequently amended, mostly for changes to
the National List in 7 CFR 205.601-205.606.
The National List identifies the synthetic substances that may be
used and the nonsynthetic (natural) substances that may not be used in
organic production. The National List also identifies synthetic,
nonsynthetic nonagricultural, and nonorganic agricultural substances
that may be used in organic handling. The OFPA and the USDA organic
regulations, as indicated in Sec. 205.105, specifically prohibit the
use of any synthetic substance in organic production and handling
unless the synthetic substance is on the National List. Section 205.105
also requires that any nonorganic agricultural substance and any
nonsynthetic nonagricultural substance used in organic handling appear
on the National List.
As stipulated by OFPA, recommendations to amend the National List
are developed by the NOSB, operating in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2 et seq.), to assist in the
evaluation of substances to be used or not used in organic production
and handling, and to advise the Secretary on the USDA organic
regulations. OFPA also requires a review of all substances included on
the National List within 5 years of their addition to or renewal on the
list. During this sunset review, the NOSB considers any new information
pertaining to a substance's impact on human health and the environment,
its necessity, and its compatibility with organic production and
handling. If a listed substance is not reviewed by NOSB and renewed by
USDA within the five year period, its allowance or
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prohibition on the National List is no longer in effect.
AMS published a revision of the sunset review process in the
Federal Register on September 16, 2013 (78 FR 56811). This revised
process provides public notice on the renewal of National List
substances. This renewal occurs after the NOSB review.
At its April 2015 and October 2015 public meetings, the NOSB
considered 198 National List substances which have a 2017 Sunset date.
AMS has reviewed and accepted the NOSB 2017 sunset review and
recommendations. Table 1 lists the 187 synthetic and nonsynthetic
substances on the National List that are renewed. These substances
continue to be included on the National List with a new sunset date of
March 15, 2022. The NOSB also recommended removing eleven substances
considered during the 2017 sunset review process from the National
List; these recommendations will be addressed in a separate rulemaking.
Table 1--Substances Renewed in 2017 Sunset Review
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National list section Substance listing
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Sec. 205.601 Synthetic substances allowed for use in organic crop
production.
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(a)...................... As algicide, disinfectants, and sanitizer,
including irrigation cleaning systems.
(1)...................... Alcohols.
(i)...................... Ethanol.
(ii)..................... Isopropanol.
(2)...................... Chlorine materials--For pre-harvest use,
residual chlorine levels in the water in
direct crop contact or as water from
cleaning irrigation systems applied to soil
must not exceed the maximum residual
disinfectant limit under the Safe Drinking
Water Act, except that chlorine products may
be used in edible sprout production
according to EPA label directions.
(i)...................... Calcium hypochlorite.
(ii)..................... Chlorine dioxide.
(iii).................... Sodium hypochlorite.
(4)...................... Hydrogen peroxide.
(7)...................... Soap-based algicide/demossers.
(b)...................... As herbicides, weed barriers, as applicable.
(1)...................... Herbicides, soap-based--for use in farmstead
maintenance (roadways, ditches, right of
ways, building perimeters) and ornamental
crops.
(2)...................... Mulches.
(i)...................... Newspaper or other recycled paper, without
glossy or colored inks.
(ii)..................... Plastic mulch or covers (petroleum-based
other than polyvinyl chloride (PVC)).
(c)...................... As compost feedstocks--Newspapers or other
recycled paper, without glossy or colored
inks.
(d)...................... As animal repellents--Soaps, ammonium--for
use as a large animal repellant only, no
contact with soil or edible portion of crop.
(e)...................... As insecticides (including acaricides or mite
control).
(1)...................... Ammonium carbonate--for use as bait in insect
traps only, no direct contact with crop or
soil.
(3)...................... Boric acid--structural pest control, no
direct contact with organic food or crops.
(5)...................... Elemental sulfur.
(6)...................... Lime sulfur--including calcium polysulfide.
(7)...................... Oils, horticultural--narrow range oils as
dormant, suffocating, and summer oils.
(8)...................... Soaps, insecticidal.
(9)...................... Sticky traps/barriers.
(10)..................... Sucrose octanoate esters (CAS #s--42922-74-7;
58064-47-4)--in accordance with approved
labeling.
(f)...................... As insect management. Pheromones.
(g)...................... As rodenticides. Vitamin D3.
(i)...................... As plant disease control.
(2)...................... Coppers, fixed--copper hydroxide, copper
oxide, copper oxychloride, includes products
exempted from EPA tolerance, Provided, That,
copper-based materials must be used in a
manner that minimizes accumulation in the
soil and shall not be used as herbicides.
(3)...................... Copper sulfate--Substance must be used in a
manner that minimizes accumulation of copper
in the soil.
(4)...................... Hydrated lime.
(5)...................... Hydrogen peroxide.
(6)...................... Lime sulfur.
(7)...................... Oils, horticultural, narrow range oils as
dormant, suffocating, and summer oils.
(9)...................... Potassium bicarbonate.
(10)..................... Elemental sulfur.
(j)...................... As plant or soil amendments.
(1)...................... Aquatic plant extracts (other than
hydrolyzed)--Extraction process is limited
to the use of potassium hydroxide or sodium
hydroxide; solvent amount used is limited to
that amount necessary for extraction.
(2)...................... Elemental sulfur.
(3)...................... Humic acids--naturally occurring deposits,
water and alkali extracts only.
(4)...................... Lignin sulfonate--chelating agent, dust
suppressant.
(5)...................... Magnesium sulfate--allowed with a documented
soil deficiency.
(6)...................... Micronutrients--not to be used as a
defoliant, herbicide, or desiccant. Those
made from nitrates or chlorides are not
allowed. Soil deficiency must be documented
by testing.
(i)...................... Soluble boron products.
(ii)..................... Sulfates, carbonates, oxides, or silicates of
zinc, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum,
selenium, and cobalt.
(7)...................... Liquid fish products--can be pH adjusted with
sulfuric, citric or phosphoric acid. The
amount of acid used shall not exceed the
minimum needed to lower the pH to 3.5.
(8)...................... Vitamins B1, C, and E.
(k)...................... As plant growth regulators. Ethylene gas--for
regulation of pineapple flowering.
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(l)...................... As floating agents in post-harvest handling.
(2)...................... Sodium silicate--for tree fruit and fiber
processing.
(m)...................... As synthetic inert ingredients as classified
by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), for use with nonsynthetic substances
or synthetic substances listed in this
section and used as an active pesticide
ingredient in accordance with any
limitations on the use of such substances.
(1)...................... EPA List 4--Inerts of Minimal Concern.
(o)...................... As production aids. Microcrystalline
cheesewax (CAS #'s 64742-42-3, 8009-03-08,
and 8002-74-2)--for use in log grown
mushroom production. Must be made without
either ethylene-propylene co-polymer or
synthetic colors.
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Sec. 205.602 Nonsynthetic substances prohibited for use in organic
crop production.
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(a)...................... Ash from manure burning.
(b)...................... Arsenic.
(d)...................... Lead salts.
(e)...................... Potassium chloride--unless derived from a
mined source and applied in a manner that
minimizes chloride accumulation in the soil.
(f)...................... Sodium fluoaluminate (mined).
(h)...................... Strychnine.
(i)...................... Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate).
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Sec. 205.603 Synthetic substances allowed for use in organic livestock
production.
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In accordance with restrictions specified in this section the following
synthetic substances may be used in organic livestock production:
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(a)...................... As disinfectants, sanitizer, and medical
treatments as applicable.
(1)...................... Alcohols.
(i)...................... Ethanol-disinfectant and sanitizer only,
prohibited as a feed additive.
(ii)..................... Isopropanol-disinfectant only.
(2)...................... Aspirin-approved for health care use to
reduce inflammation.
(3)...................... Atropine (CAS #--51-55-8)--federal law
restricts this drug to use by or on the
lawful written or oral order of a licensed
veterinarian, in full compliance with the
AMDUCA and 21 CFR part 530 of the Food and
Drug Administration regulations. Also, for
use under 7 CFR part 205, the NOP requires:
(i) Use by or on the lawful written order of
a licensed veterinarian; and (ii) A meat
withdrawal period of at least 56 days after
administering to livestock intended for
slaughter; and a milk discard period of at
least 12 days after administering to dairy
animals.
(4)...................... Biologics--Vaccines.
(5)...................... Butorphanol (CAS #--42408-82-2)--federal law
restricts this drug to use by or on the
lawful written or oral order of a licensed
veterinarian, in full compliance with the
AMDUCA and 21 CFR part 530 of the Food and
Drug Administration regulations. Also, for
use under 7 CFR part 205, the NOP requires:
(i) Use by or on the lawful written order of
a licensed veterinarian; and (ii) A meat
withdrawal period of at least 42 days after
administering to livestock intended for
slaughter; and a milk discard period of at
least 8 days after administering to dairy
animals.
(6)...................... Chlorhexidine--Allowed for surgical
procedures conducted by a veterinarian.
Allowed for use as a teat dip when
alternative germicidal agents and/or
physical barriers have lost their
effectiveness.
(7)...................... Chlorine materials--disinfecting and
sanitizing facilities and equipment.
Residual chlorine levels in the water shall
not exceed the maximum residual disinfectant
limit under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
(i)...................... Calcium hypochlorite.
(ii)..................... Chlorine dioxide.
(iii).................... Sodium hypochlorite.
(8)...................... Electrolytes--without antibiotics.
(9)...................... Flunixin (CAS #--38677-85-9)--in accordance
with approved labeling; except that for use
under 7 CFR part 205, the NOP requires a
withdrawal period of at least two-times that
required by the FDA.
(11)..................... Glucose.
(12)..................... Glycerin--Allowed as a livestock teat dip,
must be produced through the hydrolysis of
fats or oils.
(13)..................... Hydrogen peroxide.
(14)..................... Iodine.
(15)..................... Magnesium hydroxide (CAS #--1309-42-8)--
federal law restricts this drug to use by or
on the lawful written or oral order of a
licensed veterinarian, in full compliance
with the AMDUCA and 21 CFR part 530 of the
Food and Drug Administration regulations.
Also, for use under 7 CFR part 205, the NOP
requires use by or on the lawful written
order of a licensed veterinarian.
(16)..................... Magnesium sulfate.
(17)..................... Oxytocin--use in postparturition therapeutic
applications.
(18)..................... Parasiticides--Prohibited in slaughter stock,
allowed in emergency treatment for dairy and
breeder stock when organic system plan-
approved preventive management does not
prevent infestation. Milk or milk products
from a treated animal cannot be labeled as
provided for in subpart D of this part for
90 days following treatment. In breeder
stock, treatment cannot occur during the
last third of gestation if the progeny will
be sold as organic and must not be used
during the lactation period for breeding
stock.
(i)...................... Fenbendazole (CAS #--43210-67-9)--only for
use by or on the lawful written order of a
licensed veterinarian.
(ii)..................... Ivermectin (CAS #--70288-86-7).
(iii).................... Moxidectin (CAS #--113507-06-5)--for control
of internal parasites only.
(19)..................... Peroxyacetic/Peracetic acid (CAS #--79-21-0)--
for sanitizing facility and processing
equipment.
(20)..................... Phosphoric acid--allowed as an equipment
cleaner, Provided, That, no direct contact
with organically managed livestock or land
occurs.
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(21)..................... Poloxalene (CAS #--9003-11-6)--for use under
7 CFR part 205, the NOP requires that
poloxalene only be used for the emergency
treatment of bloat.
(22)..................... Tolazoline (CAS #--59-98-3)--federal law
restricts this drug to use by or on the
lawful written or oral order of a licensed
veterinarian, in full compliance with the
AMDUCA and 21 CFR part 530 of the Food and
Drug Administration regulations. Also, for
use under 7 CFR part 205, the NOP requires:
(i) Use by or on the lawful written order of
a licensed veterinarian; (ii) Use only to
reverse the effects of sedation and
analgesia caused by Xylazine; and (iii) A
meat withdrawal period of at least 8 days
after administering to livestock intended
for slaughter; and a milk discard period of
at least 4 days after administering to dairy
animals.
(23)..................... Xylazine (CAS #--7361-61-7)--federal law
restricts this drug to use by or on the
lawful written or oral order of a licensed
veterinarian, in full compliance with the
AMDUCA and 21 CFR part 530 of the Food and
Drug Administration regulations. Also, for
use under 7 CFR part 205, the NOP requires:
(i) Use by or on the lawful written order of
a licensed veterinarian; (ii) The existence
of an emergency; and (iii) A meat withdrawal
period of at least 8 days after
administering to livestock intended for
slaughter; and a milk discard period of at
least 4 days after administering to dairy
animals.
(b)...................... As topical treatment, external parasiticide
or local anesthetic as applicable.
(1)...................... Copper sulfate.
(2)...................... Formic acid (CAS #--64-18-6)--for use as a
pesticide solely within honeybee hives.
(3)...................... Iodine.
(4)...................... Lidocaine--as a local anesthetic. Use
requires a withdrawal period of 90 days
after administering to livestock intended
for slaughter and 7 days after administering
to dairy animals.
(5)...................... Lime, hydrated--as an external pest control,
not permitted to cauterize physical
alterations or deodorize animal wastes.
(6)...................... Mineral oil--for topical use and as a
lubricant.
(7)...................... Procaine--as a local anesthetic, use requires
a withdrawal period of 90 days after
administering to livestock intended for
slaughter and 7 days after administering to
dairy animals.
(8)...................... Sucrose octanoate esters (CAS #s--42922-74-7;
58064-47-4)--in accordance with approved
labeling.
(d)...................... As feed additives.
(1)...................... DL-Methionine, DL-Methionine-hydroxy analog,
and DL-Methionine-hydroxy analog calcium
(CAS #'s 59-51-8, 583-91-5, 4857-44-7, and
922-50-9)--for use only in organic poultry
production at the following maximum levels
of synthetic methionine per ton of feed:
Laying and broiler chickens--2 pounds;
turkeys and all other poultry--3 pounds.
(2)...................... Trace minerals, used for enrichment or
fortification when FDA approved.
(3)...................... Vitamins, used for enrichment or
fortification when FDA approved.
(e)...................... As synthetic inert ingredients as classified
by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), for use with nonsynthetic substances
or synthetic substances listed in this
section and used as an active pesticide
ingredient in accordance with any
limitations on the use of such substances.
(1)...................... EPA List 4--Inerts of Minimal Concern.
(f)...................... Excipients, only for use in the manufacture
of drugs used to treat organic livestock
when the excipient is: Identified by the FDA
as Generally Recognized As Safe; Approved by
the FDA as a food additive; or Included in
the FDA review and approval of a New Animal
Drug Application or New Drug Application.
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Sec. 205.604 Nonsynthetic substances prohibited for use in organic
livestock production.
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The following nonsynthetic substances may not be used in organic
livestock production:
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(a)...................... Strychnine.
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Sec. 205.605 Nonagricultural (nonorganic) substances allowed as
ingredients in or on processed products labeled as ``organic'' or
``made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).''
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(a)...................... Nonsynthetics allowed:
Acids (Alginic; Citric--produced by microbial
fermentation of carbohydrate substances; and
Lactic).
Attapulgite--as a processing aid in the
handling of plant and animal oils.
Bentonite.
Calcium carbonate.
Calcium chloride.
Dairy cultures.
Diatomaceous earth--food filtering aid only.
Enzymes--must be derived from edible,
nontoxic plants, nonpathogenic fungi, or
nonpathogenic bacteria.
Flavors, nonsynthetic sources only and must
not be produced using synthetic solvents and
carrier systems or any artificial
preservative.
Kaolin.
Magnesium sulfate, nonsynthetic sources only.
Nitrogen--oil-free grades.
Oxygen--oil-free grades.
Perlite--for use only as a filter aid in food
processing.
Potassium chloride.
Potassium iodide.
Sodium bicarbonate.
Sodium carbonate.
Waxes--nonsynthetic (Carnauba wax; and Wood
resin).
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Yeast--When used as food or a fermentation
agent in products labeled as ``organic,''
yeast must be organic if its end use is for
human consumption; nonorganic yeast may be
used when organic yeast is not commercially
available. Growth on petrochemical substrate
and sulfite waste liquor is prohibited. For
smoked yeast, nonsynthetic smoke flavoring
process must be documented.
(b)...................... Synthetics allowed:
Acidified sodium chlorite--Secondary direct
antimicrobial food treatment and indirect
food contact surface sanitizing. Acidified
with citric acid only.
Alginates.
Ammonium bicarbonate--for use only as a
leavening agent.
Ammonium carbonate--for use only as a
leavening agent.
Ascorbic acid.
Calcium citrate.
Calcium hydroxide.
Calcium phosphates (monobasic, dibasic, and
tribasic).
Carbon dioxide.
Chlorine materials--disinfecting and
sanitizing food contact surfaces, Except,
That, residual chlorine levels in the water
shall not exceed the maximum residual
disinfectant limit under the Safe Drinking
Water Act (Calcium hypochlorite; Chlorine
dioxide; and Sodium hypochlorite).
Ethylene--allowed for postharvest ripening of
tropical fruit and degreening of citrus.
Ferrous sulfate--for iron enrichment or
fortification of foods when required by
regulation or recommended (independent
organization).
Glycerides (mono and di)--for use only in
drum drying of food.
Glycerin--produced by hydrolysis of fats and
oils.
Hydrogen peroxide.
Magnesium chloride--derived from sea water.
Magnesium stearate--for use only in
agricultural products labeled ``made with
organic (specified ingredients or food
group(s)),'' prohibited in agricultural
products labeled ``organic''.
Nutrient vitamins and minerals, in accordance
with 21 CFR 104.20, Nutritional Quality
Guidelines For Foods.
Ozone.
Phosphoric acid--cleaning of food-contact
surfaces and equipment only.
Potassium acid tartrate.
Potassium carbonate.
Potassium citrate.
Potassium phosphate--for use only in
agricultural products labeled ``made with
organic (specific ingredients or food
group(s)),'' prohibited in agricultural
products labeled ``organic''.
Sodium citrate.
Sodium hydroxide--prohibited for use in lye
peeling of fruits and vegetables.
Sodium phosphates--for use only in dairy
foods.
Sulfur dioxide--for use only in wine labeled
``made with organic grapes,'' Provided,
That, total sulfite concentration does not
exceed 100 ppm.
Tocopherols--derived from vegetable oil when
rosemary extracts are not a suitable
alternative.
Xanthan gum.
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Sec. 205.606 Nonorganically produced agricultural products allowed as
ingredients in or on processed products labeled as ``organic.''
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Only the following nonorganically produced agricultural products may be
used as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as ``organic,''
only in accordance with any restrictions specified in this section, and
only when the product is not commercially available in organic form.
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(a)...................... Casings, from processed intestines.
(b)...................... Celery powder.
(d)...................... Colors derived from agricultural products--
Must not be produced using synthetic
solvents and carrier systems or any
artificial preservative.
(1)...................... Beet juice extract color (pigment CAS #7659-
95-2).
(3)...................... Black currant juice color (pigment CAS #'s:
528-58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-
30-7, and 134-04-3).
(4)...................... Black/Purple carrot juice color (pigment CAS
#'s: 528-58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0,
1429-30-7, and 134-04-3).
(5)...................... Blueberry juice color (pigment CAS #'s: 528-
58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-30-
7, and 134-04-3).
(6)...................... Carrot juice color (pigment CAS #1393-63-1).
(7)...................... Cherry juice color (pigment CAS #'s: 528-58-
5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-30-7,
and 134-04-3).
(8)...................... Chokeberry--Aronia juice color (pigment CAS
#'s: 528-58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0,
1429-30-7, and 134-04-3).
(9)...................... Elderberry juice color (pigment CAS #'s: 528-
58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-30-
7, and 134-04-3).
(10)..................... Grape juice color (pigment CAS #'s: 528-58-5,
528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-30-7, and
134-04-3).
(11)..................... Grape skin extract color (pigment CAS #'s:
528-58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-
30-7, and 134-04-3).
(12)..................... Paprika color (CAS #68917-78-2)--dried, and
oil extracted.
(13)..................... Pumpkin juice color (pigment CAS #127-40-2).
(14)..................... Purple potato juice (pigment CAS #'s: 528-58-
5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-30-7,
and 134-04-3).
(15)..................... Red cabbage extract color (pigment CAS #'s:
528-58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-
30-7, and 134-04-3.
(16)..................... Red radish extract color (pigment CAS #'s:
528-58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-
30-7, and 134-04-3).
(17)..................... Saffron extract color (pigment CAS #1393-63-
1).
(18)..................... Turmeric extract color (CAS #458-37-7).
(f)...................... Fish oil (Fatty acid CAS #'s: 10417-94-4, and
25167-62-8)--stabilized with organic
ingredients or only with ingredients on the
National List, Sec. Sec. 205.605 and
205.606.
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(g)...................... Fructooligosaccharides (CAS # 308066-66-2).
(i)...................... Gelatin (CAS # 9000-70-8).
(j)...................... Gums--water extracted only (Arabic; Guar;
Locust bean; and Carob bean).
(l)...................... Kelp--for use only as a thickener and dietary
supplement.
(m)...................... Konjac flour (CAS # 37220-17-0).
(n)...................... Lecithin--de-oiled.
(p)...................... Orange pulp, dried.
(q)...................... Orange shellac-unbleached (CAS # 9000-59-3).
(r)...................... Pectin (non-amidated forms only).
(t)...................... Seaweed, Pacific kombu.
(u)...................... Starches.
(1)...................... Cornstarch (native).
(2)...................... Sweet potato starch--for bean thread
production only.
(x)...................... Wakame seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida).
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501-6522.
Dated: March 15, 2017.
Bruce Summers,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-05480 Filed 3-20-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
