Date Published
Noviembre 6, 2013
The USDA has published Final Rules that, effective November 3, 2013, update the USDA organic regulations. These three changes are about materials allowed for use in organic handling and processing. We have updated our NOP Standards Manual to reflect these changes. Download our updated manual.
- Amendment to silicon dioxide annotation in 605: http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRDC5104011
- Removal of annatto color from 606: http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRDC5104011
- Removal of tartaric acid made from malic acid from 605(b). Note that tartaric acid made from grape wine is still allowed per 605(a). http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRDC5105247