CAN/CGSB-32.311-2020
Corrigendum No. 1, March 2021
Organic production systems-
Permitted substances lists

Sources other than petrochemicals can be used. As an adjuvant, a pH regulator and for controlling pests (including weeds) and cleaning seeds.

No

Yes

No

Yes

For use in initial mushroom spawn production.

Yes

No

Shall be organic if commercially available.

Yes

No

See Table 4.2 Aquatic plants and aquatic plant products

Yes

Yes

Derived from plants, animals or microorganisms, and extracted, hydrolyzed or isolated by non-chemical means, such as physical separation, or by substances listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1 or Column 2) excluding Formulants used in crop production aids.

Yes

Yes

As an attractant in insect traps.

No

Yes

See clauses 5 and 6 of CAN/CGSB-32.310. See also Table 4.2 Manure, composted and Manure, non-organic.

Yes

No

Manure treated by mechanical or physical (including heat) methods are permitted. Additional ingredients shall be listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1).

Manure sources shall conform to requirements specified in 5.5.1 of CAN/CGSB-32.310.

The operator shall be able to demonstrate that best practices known to eliminate human pathogens during the treatment have been used or that the requirements in 5.5.2.5 of CAN/CGSB-32.310 have been met.

See also Table 4.2 Manure, composted and Manure, non-organic.

Yes

No

Aquatic plant products may be extracted by using the following substances in order of preference:

1. substances in Table 4.2 Extractants
2. potassium hydroxide
3. sodium hydroxide provided the amount of solvent used does not exceed the amount necessary for extraction. The operator shall provide an affidavit from the manufacturer that proves the need to use sodium hydroxide

Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate may be used as preservatives for water-extracted aquatic plant products. All other preservatives are prohibited unless listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1 or 2) with the exception that Formulants used in crop production aids are prohibited.

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Ash shall be from plant and animal sources. Ash from burning manure or from burning minerals, coloured paper, plastics or other non-biological substances is prohibited. Ash containing materials that cannot be verified or containing prohibited substances shall not exceed the limits (category C1) for acceptable levels (mg/kg) of arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead and mercury, as specified in Guidelines for the Beneficial Use of Fertilising Residuals.

Shall not cause a build-up of heavy metals or micronutrients in soil.

Yes

Yes

May contain food or substances listed in Table 8.2.

No

Yes

See Table 4.2 Mined minerals, unprocessed and Clay.

Yes

Yes

Produced through pyrolysis of forestry by-products which have not been treated or combined with prohibited substances.

Recycled biochar from contaminated remediation sites is prohibited.

Yes

No

Biodegradable planting containers (for example, pots or cell packs) may be left to decompose in the field if all ingredients are listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1).

No

Yes

As described in Appendix 10 of the Demeter Production Standards.

Yes

Yes

Biological organisms (living, dead or as extracts), such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa, phages, fungi, insects and nematodes. Pharmaceuticals derived from or by biological sources, such as natamycin, penicillin and streptomycin, are prohibited even if registered as pesticides.

See Table 4.2 Invertebrates; Microorganisms and microbial products.

Yes

Yes

Shall be sterilized.

Yes

No

Shall be guaranteed free of Specified Risk Material (SRM).

Yes

No

Mined sources of sodium tetraborate and octaborate are permitted as wood preservatives.

Permitted for structural pest control (example: for ants).

Direct contact with organic food or crops is prohibited in the case of products formulated as pesticides.

Table 4.2

No

Yes

The following soluble boron products are permitted:

1. borate (boric acid)
2. sodium tetraborate (borax and anhydrous); and
3. sodium octaborate

May only be used when soil and plant deficiencies are documented by visual symptoms or by testing of soil or plant tissue, or when the need for a preventative application can be documented.

See Table 4.2 Micronutrients.

Yes

No

Botanical pesticides shall be used in conjunction with a biorational pest management program. They shall not be the primary method of pest control. The least toxic botanicals shall be used in the least ecologically disruptive way possible. All label restrictions and directions shall be followed, including restrictions concerning crops, livestock, target pests, safety precautions, pre-harvest intervals and worker re-entry.

No

Yes

Calcium carbonate (calcitic limestone), calcium magnesium carbonate (dolomitic limestone), calcium silicate, and calcium sulphate (gypsum), all from mined sources.

Other biological or mineral sources, such as shells from aquatic animals (for example, oyster shell flour), aragonite, eggshell meal and lime from sugar processing. Calcium chloride derived from naturally occurring brines and not chemically treated.

Prohibited forms include slaked limestone (calcium hydroxide); quicklime (calcium oxide); calcium sulphate produced using sulphuric acid and calcium products that have been used in controlled atmosphere storage.

See Table 4.2 Calcium sulphate (gypsum) for additional restrictions on this substance.

Yes

No

See Table 4.2 Lignin and lignin sulphonates (lignosulphonates)

Yes

Yes

See Table 4.2 Lime sulphur.

No

Yes

Mined sources are allowed; calcium sulphate produced using sulphuric acid is prohibited.

To correct calcium and sulphur deficiencies and soil salinity problems.

Yes

No

Shall be from organic sources. Non-organic cannery wastes shall be composted.

See Table 4.2 Compost feedstocks.

Yes

No

For soil and greenhouse use, for controlled atmosphere storage, and for storage pest control.

No

Yes

Cardboard shall not be waxed or impregnated with fungicide or prohibited substances.

For use as mulch, as composting feedstock or as pest trapping material.

See Table 4.2 Compost feedstocks.

Yes

Yes

Chelating agents that are listed in Table 4.2 (Column 2) are permitted. Examples include Acetic acid; Ascorbic acid; Citric acid; Humates; Lignin and lignin sulphonates (lignosulphonates) and Vinegar.

Yes

Yes

Permitted if used outdoors and inside greenhouses for rodent control when methods described in 5.6.1 of CAN/CGSB-32.310 have failed.

Prohibited inside on-farm food processing and food storage facilities.

No

Yes

No

Yes

Bentonite, perlite and kaolin as soil amendments, as seed pellet additives or for pest control.

See Table 4.2 Mined minerals, unprocessed; Bentonite; Kaolin clay.

Yes

Yes

Compost produced on the farm is restricted to compost produced on a certified organic farm. Compost from off-farm sources includes every other source, for example: municipal, residential or industrial sources, or from any organic or non-organic farm.

See Table 4.2 Compost from off-farm sources; Compost produced on the farm; Compost tea; and Compost feedstocks. For information on compost starters, see Table 4.2 Microorganisms and microbial products. For information on vermicompost, see Table 4.2 Worm castings.

Yes

No

Acceptable feedstocks include:

1. animal manures conforming to criteria specified in 5.5.1 of CAN/CGSB-32.310
2. animals, animal products and by-products (including fishery)
3. plants and plant by-products (including forestry and source-separated yard debris, such as grass clippings and leaves), pomaces and cannery wastes
4. soils and minerals that conform to the requirements of this standard and of CAN/CGSB-32.310; and
5. paper yard waste bags which contain coloured ink

When evidence indicates that compost feedstocks could contain a substance or substances prohibited by 1.4 or 1.5 of CAN/CGSB-32.310 that is known to be potentially persistent in compost, testing of the compost before use is required or reference to scientific literature which establishes that the specific potential contaminant(s) will degrade during the composting process.

The following composting feedstocks are prohibited: sewage sludge; compost starter and feedstocks fortified with substances not included in this standard; leather by-products; glossy paper; waxed cardboard; paper containing coloured ink other than paper yard waste bags; and animals, animal products and animal by-products not guaranteed free of SRM.

Yes

No

Compost obtained from off-farm sources shall conform to the criteria specified in Table 4.2 Compost feedstocks. If compost is obtained from another farm, feedstock sources shall be documented. Compost obtained from all other sources shall comply to the following:

1. shall not exceed the maximum acceptable levels of arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead and mercury (mg/kg) and foreign matter outlined for unrestricted use compost (Category A), as specified in Guidelines for Compost Quality
2. shall meet criteria for acceptable levels (MPN/g total solids) of human pathogens as specified in Guidelines for Compost Quality; and
3. shall not cause heavy metal buildup in soil

Yes

No

Compost produced on the farm shall conform to the criteria specified in Table 4.2 Compost feedstocks. In addition, if made from animal manures or other likely sources of human pathogens, compost produced on the farm shall:

1. reach a temperature of 55 °C (130 °F) for a period of four consecutive days or more. The compost piles shall be mixed or managed to ensure that all of the feedstock heats up to the required temperature for the minimum time; or
2. meet limits for acceptable levels (Most Probable Number of per gram (MPN/g) total solids) of human pathogens specified in Guidelines for Compost Quality; or
3. be considered as aged or raw manure rather than compost, that is, meeting requirements specified in 5.5.2.5 of CAN/CGSB-32.310

Yes

No

Compost tea shall be made from composts that conform to criteria specified in Table 4.2 Compost produced on the farm; Compost from off-farm sources; or Worm castings.

Additional ingredients shall be listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1).

If compost tea is applied directly to the edible parts of plants, the operator shall be able to demonstrate that best practices known to eliminate pathogens during the processing have been used OR that the requirements for raw manure, as specified in 5.5.2.5 of CAN/CGSB-32.310, have been met.

See the Compost tea definition in clause 3 of CAN/CGSB-32.310.

Yes

Yes

The following copper products may be used to correct documented copper deficiencies: copper sulphate, basic copper sulphate, copper oxide and copper oxysulphate.

Copper ammonia base, copper ammonium carbonate, copper nitrate and cuprous chloride are prohibited.

Shall be used with caution to prevent excessive copper accumulation in the soil. Copper build-up in soil shall prohibit future use. Visible residue of copper products on harvested crops is prohibited.

See Table 4.2 Micronutrients.

Yes

No

Copper sulphate, copper hydroxide, copper octanoate, Bordeaux mix, copper oxychloride and copper oxide.

Permitted for use as a wood preservative, or for controlling pests, including diseases.

Shall be used with caution to prevent excessive copper accumulation in the soil. Copper build-up in soil shall prohibit future use.

Visible residue of copper products on harvested crops is prohibited.

No

Yes

Non-calcined forms.

May contain substances listed in Table 4.2 (Column 2).

No

Yes

Permitted to be used for soil amendment, provided that the following conditions are met:

1. the materials added to the digester shall be listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1). If feedstocks are obtained from off-farm sources, the digestate shall comply with the heavy metal restrictions in Table 4.2 Compost from off-farm sources
2. the criteria for the application of raw manure on land specified in 5.5.2 of CAN/CGSB-32.310 shall be met if the digestate feedstocks include manure
3. it is permitted to use anaerobic digestate as a compost feedstock if it is added to other substances which are then composted. See Table 4.2 Compost feedstocks

Yes

No

For use as a dormant spray on woody plants. Shall not be used as a dust suppressant.

No

Yes

Vegetable oils, organic molasses or substances listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1 or 2) (for example: Lignin and lignin sulphonates (lignosulphonates) are permitted, excluding Formulants used in crop production aids.

Petroleum products are prohibited.

Yes

Yes

Derived from plants, animals or microorganisms through the action of microorganisms.

Yes

Yes

The following may be used as extractants:

1. water
2. culinary steam, as described in 8.1.2 b) of CAN/CGSB-32.310
3. fats and oils, such as cocoa butter, vegetable oils, lanolin and animal fats, and alcohols other than isopropyl alcohol
4. supercritical CO₂; and
5. substances listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1 or 2) except for Formulants used in crop production aids

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Permitted as a molluscicide (for slug and snail control).

Shall be used in such a manner that runoff into water bodies is prevented.

Contact with crops is prohibited.

No

Yes

Shall not be incorporated into the soil or left in the field to decompose; shall be removed at the end of the growing season.

No

Yes

The following fish products are permitted: fish meal; fish powder; fish farm wastes and hydrolysate, emulsions and solubles. Fish farm wastes shall be composted.

Only substances listed in Column 1 or 2 of Table 4.2 can be added to fish products with the exception that the addition of Formulants used in crop production aids is prohibited. Chemical treatment is prohibited, with the exception of the following substances which are in preferential order:

1. vinegar
2. citric acid
3. phosphoric acid; or
4. sulphuric acid

The amount of acid used shall not exceed the minimum needed to stabilize the product.

Yes

No

Formulants used in soil amendments shall be derived from biological or mineral sources unless a substance annotation allows the use of a specified formulant. For example, see Table 4.2 Aquatic plants and plant products; Fish products; Humates, humic acid and fulvic acid.

Yes

No

Formulants used in crop production aids may only be used with substances listed in Column 2 of this table. Only formulants classified as List 4A or 4B by the PMRA or derived from biological or mineral sources may be used with substances in Table 4.2 (Column 2).

Formulants classified as List 3 by PMRA may be used with passive pheromone dispensers.

Formulants classified as List 4A, 4B or 3 by PMRA are not subject to 1.4 or 1.5 of CAN/CGSB-32.310.

Formulants classified as List 1 or 2 by PMRA are prohibited.

No

Yes

Shall be decomposed, dried deposits from wild bats or birds.

Domesticated fowl excrement is considered to be Manure, not Guano.

Yes

No

Plant hormones, such as gibberellic acid, indoleacetic acid and cytokinins, derived from terrestrial or aquatic plants or produced by microorganisms.

No

Yes

No

Yes

See Table 4.2 Growth regulators for plants.

No

Yes

Permitted if mined; produced through microbial activity; extracted by physical processes; or with:

1. Table 4.2 Extractants; or
2. potassium hydroxide—potassium hydroxide levels used in the extraction process shall not exceed the amount required for extraction

Levels (mg/kg) of arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead and mercury shall not exceed the limits (category C1) specified in Guidelines for the Beneficial Use of Fertilising Residuals. Shall not cause a build-up of heavy metals or micronutrients in soil.

Yes

No

For plant disease control.

No

Yes

No

Yes

See Table 4.2 Microorganisms and microbial products.

Yes

No

Worms, insects (including sterile insects), nematodes, arthropods and other invertebrates.

See Table 4.2 Worm castings; Shells from aquatic animals.

Yes

Yes

The following sources of iron are permitted to correct documented iron deficiencies: ferric oxide, iron citrate, iron sulphate (ferric or ferrous) or iron tartrate.

See Table 4.2 Micronutrients.

Yes

No

May be calcined. Shall not be processed or fortified with substances unless listed in Table 4.2 (Column 2).

No

Yes

See Table 4.2 Aquatic plants and aquatic plant products.

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Permitted as chelating agent(s), as formulant ingredient(s) and as dust suppressant(s). Ammonium lignosulphonate is prohibited.

Other lignin forms such as lignosulphonic acid, calcium lignosulphonate, magnesium lignosulphonate, sodium lignin and sodium lignosulphonate are permitted.

Yes

Yes

Permitted on plants as:

1. a fungicide
2. an insecticide; and
3. an acaricide (mite control)

No

Yes

Mined magnesium and calcium carbonates. See Table 4.2 Calcium.

Yes

No

The following sources are permitted:

1. mined magnesium rock
2. magnesium chloride derived from natural brines and not chemically treated
3. mined calcium magnesium carbonate (dolomitic limestone) that has not been slaked
4. potassium magnesium sulphate (langbeinite)
5. magnesium sulphate (kieserite or Epsom salts) may be used when soil and plant deficiencies are documented by visual symptoms or by testing of soil or plant tissue, or when the need for a preventative application is documented

Yes

No

Manganous oxide and manganese sulphate are permitted to correct a documented manganese deficiency.

See Table 4.2 Micronutrients.

Yes

No

See Table 4.2 Compost. See also Table 4.2 Animal manure and Animal manure, processed.

Yes

No

See 5.5 of CAN/CGSB-32.310. See also Table 4.2 Animal manure and Animal manure, processed.

Yes

No

Shall be processed by drying or heat sterilization or composted.

Yes

No

Microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa, phages, and fungi, are permitted living, dead or as extracts. Microbial products may contain substances in Table 4.2 (Column 1 or 2). Examples include the following: rhizobium bacteria; mycorrhizal fungi; azolla; yeast; Bacillus thuringiensis; virus and virus sprays (e.g., granulosis); and spinosad.

Microbial fertilizers or microbial soil amendments derived from substances that cannot be verified or derived from materials not listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1 or 2), may be used with the exception of municipal sewage sludge, which is prohibited.

When used, microbial fertilizers shall not exceed the limits (category C1) for acceptable levels (mg/kg) of arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead and mercury, as specified in Guidelines for the Beneficial Use of Fertilising Residuals. Shall not cause a build-up of heavy metals or micronutrients in the soil.

Ionizing radiation is permitted for use on a peat moss carrier before the addition of microbial inoculants. Radiation is otherwise prohibited.

Pharmaceuticals derived from biological sources, such as natamycin, penicillin and streptomycin, are prohibited even if registered as pesticides.

Yes

Yes

Plant micronutrients (trace elements) are Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Copper, Molybdenum, Boron, Chlorine and Silicon.

Micronutrient fertilizers may only be used when soil and plant deficiencies are documented by visual symptoms or by testing of soil or plant tissue, or when the need for a preventative application can be documented.

Chelation with substances listed under Table 4.2 Chelates is permitted. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), DTPA, EDDHA, nitrate and ammonium forms of micronutrients are prohibited.

See specific annotations for Boron; Silicon; Copper; Iron; Manganese; Molybdenum and Zinc in Table 4.2.

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Mined minerals include basalt, pumice, sand, feldspar, mica, granite dust and other unprocessed rock dust. Minerals extracted from seawater are permitted. To be allowed as a mined mineral, the product shall not have undergone any change in its molecular structure through heating, processing, ion exchange or combining with other substances.

Sodium nitrate and rock dust that have been mixed with petroleum products, such as those from stone engraving, are prohibited.

See annotations for specific minerals in Table 4.2 (Column 1).

Yes

No

Shall be organic.

Yes

No

To correct documented molybdenum deficiencies.

See Table 4.2 Micronutrients.

Yes

No

Biological materials from organic sources are permitted (e.g., straw, leaves, grass clippings, hay, wool or untreated burlap). If organic materials are not commercially available, non-organic, non-genetically engineered sources may be used provided that prohibited substances have not been used on these materials for at least 60 days before harvest.

Prohibited mulch material includes, but is not limited to, sawdust, wood chips, bark and shavings that is treated or processed with Formulants used in crop production aids or with substances, such as herbicides, preservatives and glues, not listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1 or 2).

Newspaper and paper mulch are permitted; glossy paper and coloured ink are prohibited.

Plastic mulches: Non-biodegradable and semi-biodegradable materials shall not be incorporated into the soil or left in the field to decompose. Use of polyvinyl chloride as plastic mulch or row cover is prohibited.

Biodegradable mulches: 100% of biodegradable mulch films shall be derived from bio-based sources. Formulants or ingredients shall be listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1 or 2). Biodegradable polymers and Carbon Black from Genetically engineered (GE) or petroleum sources are not permitted.

Yes

Yes

See Table 4.2 Compost.

Yes

No

For controlled atmosphere storage.

No

Yes

Shall be organic if commercially available.

Yes

No

For controlled atmosphere storage.

No

Yes

Yes

No

Formulations of peracetic acid may include unreacted residual reagents and catalysts, such as hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid and sulphuric acid.

Permitted for:

1. pest control; and
2. disinfecting and cleaning seeds and plant stock

See Table 7.3.

No

Yes

All sources are permitted. For pest control.

No

Yes

May be fortified or processed with substances listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1).

Cadmium shall not exceed 90 mg/kg P₂O₅.

Yes

No

Includes plant preparations of aquatic or terrestrial plants or parts of plants, such as cover crops, green manures, crop wastes, hay, leaves and straw. Parts of plants used as soil amendments and foliar feeds are permitted. Wastes from crops that have been treated or produced with prohibited substances are permitted as compost feedstocks.

For processing of plant by-products, see Table 4.2 Extractants.

Prohibited substances include sawdust, wood chips, bark and shavings that are treated or processed with Formulants used in crop production aids or with substances, such as herbicides, preservatives and glues, not listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1 or 2).

Yes

No

Permitted extractants include fats and oils (such as cocoa butter, lanolin and animal fats); alcohols; water; or substances listed on Table 4.2 (Column 2) other than Formulants used in crop production aids.

Extraction with other solvents is prohibited except with, in order of preference:

1. potassium hydroxide; or
2. sodium hydroxide; provided the amount of solvent used does not exceed the amount necessary for extraction. The operator shall provide an affidavit from the manufacturer that proves the need to use sodium hydroxide

For control of pests (e.g., diseases, weeds and insects).

Clove oil is permitted for sprout inhibition in potatoes.

No

Yes

Mineral and biological substances including, but not limited to: calcium carbonate (from chalk, limestone, etc.); diatomaceous earth; kaolin clay; pine oil; pine resin; and yucca. White wash (solution of hydrated limestone) is permitted for use on trees to protect against sunburn and southwest disease.

Permitted to protect plants from harsh environmental conditions (such as frost and sunburn), infection, the build-up of dirt on leaf surfaces, or injury by an invertebrate pest or disease.

No

Yes

Non-biodegradable and semi-biodegradable materials shall not be incorporated into the soil or left in the field to decompose.

Use of polyvinyl chloride as plastic mulch or row cover is prohibited.

No

Yes

Feedstocks shall be from organically grown fruits or vegetables. Non-organic pomaces shall be composted. See Table 4.2 Compost feedstocks.

Yes

No

The following potassium sources are permitted:

1. mined potassium magnesium sulphate (langbeinite) and mined potassium magnesium chlorides (sylvinite and kainite)
2. potassium rock powder—includes basalt, biotite, mica, feldspar, granite, glauconite and greensand
3. potassium chloride—muriate of potash or rock potash. The use of potassium chloride shall not cause salt build-up in soil through repeated application
4. potassium sulphate—shall be produced by evaporating brines from seabed deposits or combining mined minerals using ion exchange. Potassium sulphate made using sulphuric acid as a reactant is prohibited

Yes

No

For pest and disease control for crops grown in greenhouses and other structures, and for other crops.

No

Yes

May be combined with Formulants used in crop production aids.

See Table 4.2 Botanical pesticides for restrictions.

No

Yes

Shall not be used as a fertilizer or as a soil amendment.

No

Yes

Shall be derived from biological sources, such as sterilized blood meal, rotten eggs, hair or predator scents. May contain substances listed in Table 4.2 Column 2.

No

Yes

Sodium chloride, calcium chloride or potassium chloride; shall be mined or derived from sources of natural brine.

The effluent from ion exchange water softener regeneration may be used.

For pest control.

No

Yes

See Table 4.2 Aquatic plants and aquatic plant products.

Yes

Yes

Includes microbial products, kelp, yucca, gypsum, clays and botanicals.

May contain substances listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1 or 2) or Table 7.3. See Table 4.2 Peracetic Acid; Treated Seeds and refer to CAN/CGSB-32.310 - 5.3.2.

No

Yes

Includes chitin.

Yes

Yes

Silicon products from mined sources such as diatomaceous earth, calcium silicate from wollastonite, or silicon dioxide (quartz). Sodium and potassium silicates are permitted only for Crop protection (Table 4.2 Column 2).

See Table 4.2 Diatomaceous earth.

Yes

Yes

Soaps (including insecticidal soaps) shall consist of fatty acids derived from animal or vegetable oils.

No

Yes

As a large animal repellent.

Direct contact with soil or edible portion of crop is prohibited.

No

Yes

For pest and disease control for crops grown in greenhouses and other structures, and for other crops.

No

Yes

From organic sources. Shall comply with restrictions specified in 5.1.2 of CAN/CGSB-32.310.

See definition of Soil in Clause 3 of CAN/CGSB-32.310.

For soils used in containers, see Transplant media, potting soil and potting media.

Yes

No

May contain wetting agents listed in Table 4.2 Surfactants.

Yes

No

Ammonium stillage is prohibited.

Yes

No

Allowed if made from biological sources, including plant and plant by-products or livestock manures. Prohibited if made from sewage sludge.

All sources of magnesium are permitted in the manufacturing process.

Levels (mg/kg) of arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead and mercury shall not exceed the limits (category C1) specified in Guidelines for the Beneficial Use of Fertilising Residuals. Shall not cause a build-up of heavy metals or micronutrients in soil.

Yes

No

Organic sugars (e.g., sucrose, glucose, fructose) are permitted.

Yes

Yes

Use of sulphur smoke bombs shall be permitted in conjunction with other methods used for rodent control when a full pest control program is maintained but temporarily overwhelmed.

No

Yes

Both mined and reclaimed sources of elemental sulphur are permitted.

Yes

Yes

On foliage, as suffocating or stylet oils.

No

Yes

Includes plant-derived saponins, such as Yucca schidigera and Quillaja saponaria, or substances listed in Table 4.2 Formulants used in soil amendments; Formulants used in crop production aids; Soaps.

Yes

Yes

Shall be composed entirely of permitted substances listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1 or 2). Soil from the field may be used provided that prohibited substances have not been used on the soil for at least 36 months.

Yes

No

See Table 4.2 Peracetic acid; Seed treatments and refer to CAN/CGSB-32.310 - 5.3.2.

No

Yes

Plant or milk-based paints are permitted. May only be combined with substances listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1 or 2). See Table 4.2 Plant Protectants.

For planting stock: commercial grafting materials are permitted, provided that plants are maintained in accordance with requirements of CAN/CGSB-32.310 for at least 12 months prior to harvest of organic products.

No

Yes

See Table 4.2 Worm castings.

Yes

No

Yes

No

See Table 4.2 Acetic acid.

No

Yes

Biological and mineral sources of all vitamins are permitted. Non-biological and non-mineral sources of vitamins B1, C (ascorbic acid) and E are permitted.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Recycled water shall only contain substances listed in Table 4.2 (Column 1 or 2), Table 7.3 and Table 7.4.

Recycled wash water from all organic operations, including dairy operations, may be spread on crop lands. Requirements for land application, as specified in 5.5.2.5 of CAN/CGSB-32.310, shall be met. In all other uses, recycled water shall meet applicable irrigation water regulatory requirements.

Yes

Yes

See Table 4.2 Surfactants.

Yes

Yes

See Table 4.2 Ash.

Yes

Yes

Worm castings (also called vermicompost, worm compost, vermicasts, worm humus or worm manure) are the end product of the breakdown of organic matter and compounds by some earthworm species.

Feedstocks for earthworms shall meet the criteria in Table 4.2 Compost feedstocks.

The operator shall be able to demonstrate that:

1. worm castings produced either on the farm or obtained from off-farm sources meet the limits for acceptable levels (MPN/g total solids) of human pathogens as specified in Guidelines for Compost Quality; or
2. best practices known to eliminate human pathogens during vermicomposting have been used

See Table 4.2 Microorganisms and microbial products for information on compost starters.

Yes

No

See Table 4.2 Microorganisms and microbial products.

Yes

No

See Table 4.2 Micronutrients.

Yes

No

Organic sources, such as fishmeal, insect meal, brewer’s yeast, potato protein, corn gluten and distillers’ grains, shall be the first preference.

When the supplementation with these organic sources does not meet amino acid requirements to produce a balanced feed as per 6.4.1 and 6.4.2 of CAN/CGSB-32.310, then:

1. amino acids derived from biological sources by biofermentation and extracted, or isolated, by hydrolysis or by physical or other non-chemical means may be used
2. when such forms of lysine and methionine are not commercially available for use in monogastrics feeding, as an exception to 5.1.2 (32.311) and 1.4 a) of CAN/CGSB-32.310, all sources of lysine and methionine may be used

This annotation will be reviewed at the next revision of the standard. See Table 5.2 Fish meal.

Derived from materials produced by living organisms (such as, but not limited to, plants, animals and microorganisms) using substances listed in Table 6.3 Extraction solvents and precipitation aids. Example: tocopherols derived from plants.

From biological sources.

As a preventative livestock health care practice for control of internal parasites, and as an anti-caking agent. Shall be food grade (non-calcined).

As free choice, or up to 2% of total diet, or as an anti-caking agent in feed ration.

Shall be obtained from organic sources. May include silage preservation products.

See Table 5.2 Hay or silage preservation products.

Derived from plants, animals or microorganisms. Examples include, but are not limited to, bromelain, bovine liver catalase, ficin, animal lipase, malt, pancreatin, pepsin, trypsin, proteases and carbohydrases.

Animal-derived enzymes shall be free of SRM.

This annotation will be reviewed at the next revision of the standard.

See Table 5.2 Phytase.

All preservatives and other ingredients shall be listed in Table 5.2.

Shall be organic.

Organic food for human consumption or by-products from organic food production (excluding abattoir waste).

Preference should be given to bacterial or enzymatic additives derived from bacteria, fungi and plants and food by-products (such as molasses and whey).

The following acids may be used: lactic, propionic and formic.

If organic sources of yeast are not commercially available, non-organic yeast sources, including yeast autolysate, shall be used.

Shall be organic if commercially available.

Permitted for emergency use. Without antibiotics and animal fats or by-products.

Unprocessed rock dusts; ground animal or plant material (other than blood or bone meal); and seawater are preferred sources.

Chelated and sulphated forms are permitted.

If none of the aforementioned sources are commercially available, other versions are permitted except for forms containing or produced with EDTA or EDDHA.

Shall be organic.

Permitted when feed supplementation with phytase is recommended to reduce the phosphorus level in manure and thereby reduce the potential environmental consequence.

As an exception, GE-derived sources of phytase are allowed even though they are not compliant to 5.1.2 of CAN/CGSB-32.311 or 1.4 a) of CAN/CGSB-32.310).

This substance and annotation will be reviewed at the next revision of the standard.

Concentrated mixture of minerals and vitamins.

From organic sources if commercially available.

All ingredients in pre-mixes shall be essential for animal nutrition, and listed in Table 5.2. Non-GE fillers, for example rice hulls, may be non-organic.

Probiotics may be administered orally, as dietary supplements, via pharmaceutical preparations in the form of capsules, tablets, alginate gels, or dry powder.

Shall be from organic sources.

Permitted for enrichment or fortification.

Vitamin formulants that comply with Canadian regulations are accepted. Vitamins not compliant to 5.1.2 of CAN/CGSB-32.311 are permitted.

Aspirin.

Ascorbic, acetic, propionic, citric, formic and lactic acids and vinegar.

Permitted for all uses such as treatment of water and bedding.

Shall be of plant origin.

Permitted as a disinfectant and sanitizer.

Permitted as a disinfectant.

See 6.6 of CAN/CGSB-32.310, for conditions pertaining to antibiotic use in livestock.

See Table 5.3 Antibiotics, oxytetracycline.

For emergency use for bees. The equipment shall be destroyed, in accordance with 7.1.15.7 of CAN/CGSB-32.310; treated bees do not need to be destroyed if they are taken out of organic production.

Non-steroid anti-inflammatories such as ketoprofen. Preference shall be given to alternative products, such as those listed in Table 5.3, Botanical compounds; and Homeopathy and biotherapies.

To reduce inflammation. See 6.6.4 c) 2) of CAN/CGSB-32.310.

Botanical preparations, such as atropine, butorphanol and other medicines from herbaceous plants shall be used according to label specifications. Substances containing petroleum-derived formulants, such as propylene glycol, shall not be fed to livestock.

For milk fever. No withdrawal period required.

For surgical procedures conducted by a veterinarian. To be used as a post-milking teat dip when alternative germicidal agents and physical barriers have lost their effectiveness.

See Table 5.3 Teat dips and udder wash.

Probiotic.

Shall be organic if commercially available.

As an essential nutrient (source of copper and sulphur) and for topical use (foot baths).

For use in control of external parasites and as a preventative practice for control of internal parasites.

For internal use, diatomaceous earth shall be food grade (non-calcined).

Including, but not limited to: CMPK (Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium), calcium propionate and calcium sulphate. Shall not contain antibiotics.

Orally or by injection.

For apicultural use, to control parasitic mites. This substance may be used after the last honey harvest of the season and shall be discontinued 30 days before the addition of honey supers.

Shall be used in conjunction with substances listed in Table 5.3. Formulants are not subject to 1.4 or 1.5 of CAN/CGSB-32.310 or 5.1.2 of this standard.

Shall be from organic sources if commercially available.

Shall be from vegetable oil or animal fat.

Shall be produced using fermentation or by hydrolysis.

Shall be organic.

Shall not be used to deodorize animal wastes.

Pharmaceutical grade hydrogen peroxide is permitted for external use (disinfectant).

Food-grade hydrogen peroxide is permitted for internal use (for example, added to livestock drinking water).

If used as a topical disinfectant: permitted iodine sources include potassium iodide and elemental iodine.

If used as a cleaning agent: non-elemental iodine shall be used; iodine shall not exceed 5% solution by volume (example: iodophors). Use shall be followed by a hot-water rinse.

May be supplied by ferric phosphate, ferric pyrophosphate, ferrous lactate, ferrous sulphate, iron carbonate, iron gluconate, iron oxide, iron phosphate, iron sulphate or reduced iron.

For external use only, such as udder balm (ointment).

Such as lidocaine. Use of pharmaceutical local anesthetics shall be followed by withdrawal periods of 90 days for livestock intended for slaughter, and seven days for dairy animals.

Preference shall be given to alternatives, such as clove oil, listed in Table 5.3 Botanical compounds; Homeopathy and biotherapies.

Mined sources. A source of magnesium and sulphur.

For external use.

Non-synthetic chelated or sulphated minerals. Examples include oyster shell, calcium chloride and magnesium oxide.

Synthetic nutrient minerals may be used if non-synthetic sources are not commercially available.

Minerals from any source are permitted for medical use.

If organic sources of yeast are not commercially available, non-organic yeast sources derived from living yeast, including yeast autolysate, shall be used.

For mite control in honeybee colonies.

For post-parturition therapeutic use. Meat from treated animals will not lose its organic status. See 6.6.10 d) of CAN/CGSB-32.310, for criteria pertaining to the mandatory withdrawal period.

Shall be food-grade. For use in hives.

Shall respect requirements set out in 6.6 of CAN/CGSB-32.310 with regard to the use of internal parasiticides.

All sources are permitted. Shall be free from antibiotics.

For post-lactation use. Shall be completely removed prior to nursing or milking.

Shall be prescribed and administered under veterinary supervision.

To control external parasites.

From organic sources if commercially available.

Probiotics may be administered orally, as dietary supplements, via pharmaceutical preparations in the form of capsules, tablets, alginate gels, or dry powder.

May only be used as an ingredient in foot baths.

Such as xylazine.

Derived from sodium selenate or sodium selenite.

May be used to address documented deficiencies in the stock, soils or feed supplies.

See Table 5.3 Minerals, trace minerals, elements.

For use in dehorning paste.

For control of external parasites.

Substances, such as alcohol, iodine, hydrogen peroxide, chlorine dioxide and ozone, can be used as disinfectants for a pre- or post-teat dip or udder wash if they are registered for this use by Canada's Food and Drug Regulations.

Chlorhexidine can be used as a post-milking teat dip if alternative germicidal agents and physical barriers have lost their effectiveness.

See Table 5.3 Chlorhexidine.

See Table 5.3 Botanical compounds for thymol derived from botanical sources.

Thymol that is not derived from botanical sources may only be used in foot baths.

Vaccines may be used in prevention of diseases. If vaccines compliant to 5.1.2 of this standard are not commercially available, or are ineffective, vaccines not compliant to 5.1.2 are permitted.

Vitamin formulants that comply with Canadian regulations are accepted. Vitamins not compliant to 5.1.2 of this standard are permitted.

Orally, topically or by injection.

Including the following sources:

1. alginic
2. citric—from fruit and vegetable products or produced by microbial fermentation of carbohydrate substances; and
3. lactic

Shall be of plant origin. Prohibited for use in the production of maple syrup.

See Table 6.3 Extraction solvents and precipitation aids.

The following alginates are permitted:

1. alginic acid
2. potassium alginate; and
3. sodium alginate

As a leavening agent.

As a leavening agent.

Prohibited for use as a colouring agent.

Permitted for:

1. milk products
2. fat products
3. soybean products; and
4. fruits and vegetables

Mined sources; calcium sulphate produced using sulphuric acid is prohibited.

Carbonation of wine or mead is prohibited.

Shall be derived using substances listed in Table 6.3 Extraction solvents and precipitation aids. By exception, isopropyl alcohol may be used to derive carrageenan.

Carriers of non-agricultural origin may be used if listed on Table 6.3, Table 6.4 or Table 6.5. Non-organic carriers of agricultural origin (such as wheat starch) may be used if ingredients or processing aids containing organic carriers are not commercially available.

From biological sources such as spices, annatto, juices made from plant sources, etc. derived using approved methods (see Table 11 B (1) & (2). Origin and mode of production of CAN/CGSB-32.310), and substances in Table 6.3 Extraction solvents and precipitation aids.

May contain permitted carriers (see Table 6.3 & Table 6.4 Carriers).

The following sources of enzymes are permitted:

1. any preparations of enzymes normally used in food processing derived from edible, non-toxic plants, non-pathogenic fungi or non-pathogenic bacteria
2. derived from animals—shall be organic if commercially available: rennet; catalase from bovine liver; animal lipase; pancreatin; pepsin; and trypsin. Animal-derived enzymes shall be free of SRM; and
3. egg white lysozyme

The following may be used to derive (extract) substances listed in Table 5.2, Table 6.3, Table 6.4 and Table 6.5:

1. water
2. culinary steam, as described in 8.1.2 b) of CAN/CGSB-32.310
3. fats, oils and alcohols other than isopropyl alcohol
4. supercritical CO₂; and
5. substances listed in Table 6.3, Table 6.4 or Table 6.5 of this standard

Precipitation aids derived from biological sources (such as plant proteins, albumin, casein, and gelatin) may also be used. In addition, non-biological precipitation aids, such as bentonite, silicon dioxide, etc., may be used if listed in Table 6.3, Table 6.4 or Table 6.5. If listed in Table 6.3, Table 6.4 or Table 6.5, precipitation aids shall meet any annotation restrictions therein.

Shall be organic if commercially available.

Gelatine may be sourced from:

1. plants; or
2. animals. If derived from cattle, gelatine shall be guaranteed free of SRM

Production by the oxidation of D-glucose with bromine water is prohibited.

From organic sources if commercially available.

For use in drum drying of products.

Shall be from organic sources if commercially available.

Shall be from vegetable oil or animal fat.

Shall be produced using fermentation or by hydrolysis.

The following gums are permitted: arabic gum, carob bean gum (locust bean gum), gellan gum, guar gum, karaya gum, tragacanth gum, and xanthan gum.

Shall be derived using substances listed in Table 6.3 Extraction solvents and precipitation aids. By exception, isopropyl alcohol may also be used to derive gums.

For use as a thickener and dietary supplement.

Shall be organic if commercially available. The bleached form is permitted if processed using food-grade hydrogen peroxide.

As an anti-caking agent in non-standardized dry mixes (e.g., seasonings) used in meat products with 70-95% organic content.

Derived from seawater.

For use as an anti-caking or releasing agent in products whose contents are ≥70% and <95% organic ingredients.

Extracts, juice, or cultured powder of celery or chard are permitted.

Shall be organic if commercially available.

High-methoxyl and low-methoxyl pectin sources are permitted.

From grapes/wine-making.

From mined sources such as sylvite, carnalite, and potash.

See Table 6.3 Sulphur dioxide, anhydrous (SO₂).

For use in products whose contents are ≥70% and <95% organic ingredients.

No restrictions on sources or uses except for maple (see 7.2.12.6 of CAN/CGSB-32.310).

For use as a leavening agent.

If biological or mined sources are not commercially available, synthetic forms are permitted.

For use in dairy products.

Sulphites from SO₂-bottled gas; as liquid SO₂; or liberated from ignition of asbestos-free sulphur wicks are permitted.

Sulphurous acid (aqueous sulphur dioxide) and Potassium metabisulphite are also permitted.

For use as a preservative in alcoholic beverages; minimal use of SO₂ is recommended.

Maximum allowable levels of SO₂ in parts per million (ppm) are:

1. in alcoholic beverages containing less than 5% residual sugar, 100 ppm and 30 ppm for total and free sulphites, respectively
2. in alcoholic beverages containing 5%-10% residual sugar, 150 ppm and 35 ppm for total and free sulphites, respectively; and
3. in alcoholic beverages containing more than 10% residual sugar, 250 ppm and 45 ppm for total and free sulphites, respectively

See Table 6.3 Sulphur dioxide, anhydrous (SO₂).

From lees.

For beverages.

Derived from vegetable oil when rosemary extract is not a suitable alternative.

Shall be organic if commercially available. Derived using substances listed in Table 6.3 Extraction solvents and precipitation aids.

Maple syrup production—vegetable oils shall be organic and without allergenic potential.

Organic beeswax and organic carnauba wax may be used to wax produce. See 9.2.1 d) of CAN/CGSB-32.310 if organic wax is commercially unavailable.

For other wax uses, see Table 6.5 Waxes.

If organic sources of yeast are not commercially available, these alternative sources of yeast may be used:

1. autolysate
2. bakers' (may contain lecithin, as listed in Table 6.3)
3. brewers'
4. nutritional; and
5. torula

Growth on petrochemical substrate and sulphite waste liquor is prohibited.

Yeast may be smoked or smoke-flavoured. When smoked, the smoke shall come from concentrated, condensed smoke from wood without additional ingredients (unless listed in Table 6.3, Table 6.4 or Table 6.5).

For use in alcoholic beverages:

1. potassium chloride—permitted for ale, beer, light beer, malt liquor, porter and stout; and
2. dibasic ammonium phosphate (diammonium phosphate, DAP), restricted to 0.3 g/L (0.04 oz/gal.)—permitted for cider, mead and wine

Carriers of non-agricultural origin may be used if listed on Table 6.3, Table 6.4 or Table 6.5. Non-organic carriers of agricultural origin (such as wheat starch) may be used if ingredients or processing aids containing organic carriers are not commercially available.

Collagen shall be derived from animal sources. If derived from cattle, collagen shall be guaranteed free of SRM.

Other ingredients (such as, but not limited to: cellulose, calcium coatings, glycerin, etc.) added to collagen casings during their manufacture that remain in the collagen casing when it is used shall respect the requirement provided in 1.4 a) of CAN/CGSB-32.310.

Permitted for poultry sausage.

See Table 6.4 Microorganisms.

Derived from biological sources using approved methods (see Table 11 B (1) & (2) Origin and mode of production of CAN/CGSB-32.310), and substances (see Table 6.3 Extraction solvents and precipitation aids).

May contain permitted carriers (see Table 6.3 & Table 6.4 Carriers).

Microbial preparations may contain substrates derived from agricultural or biological substances such as milk, lactose, soy, agar, etc. May also contain permitted carriers (see Table 6.3 & Table 6.4 Carriers).

Includes starter and dairy cultures and other preparations of microorganisms normally used in product processing.

Shall be food-grade quality.

Shall be used when legally required or permitted.

Substances listed in Table 6.3 or Table 6.4 may be added to mined or sea salt.

See Table 6.3 Sodium chloride; Potassium chloride.

See definition of Salt in clause 3 of CAN/CGSB-32.310.

See Table 6.3 Yeast.

From rice and waxy maize—Shall be derived using substances listed in Table 6.3 Extraction solvents and precipitation aids, where applicable. Starch shall not be modified by chemicals. Starch may be modified using physical or enzymatic methods.

Cornstarch—May contain substances that are plant-derived and/or listed in Table 6.3, Table 6.4 or Table 6.5.

Shall be used if legally required (e.g., fluid milk, white flour, infant formula, meal replacement, etc.).

The following non-dairy substitute products may be fortified on a voluntary basis, if legally permitted: plant-based beverages, products that resemble cheese, and butter substitutes.

Ferrous sulphate—Shall be used if legally required and may be used, on a voluntary basis, if legally permitted.

If organic sources of yeast are not commercially available, these alternative sources of yeast may be used:

1. autolysate
2. bakers' (may contain lecithin, as listed in Table 6.3)
3. brewers'
4. nutritional; and
5. torula

Growth on petrochemical substrate and sulphite waste liquor is prohibited.

Yeast may be smoked or smoke flavoured. When smoked, the smoke shall come from concentrated, condensed smoke from wood without additional ingredients (unless listed in Table 6.3, Table 6.4 or Table 6.5).

As an anti-foaming agent in maple syrup production.

Shall be of plant origin. Prohibited for use in the production of maple syrup.

Shall be organic if commercially available.

For use as an anti-browning agent prior to the extraction or concentration of fruit or vegetable juice.

Sulphates produced using sulphuric acid are prohibited.

May be used:

1. as a carrier for cakes and biscuits
2. for soybean products; and
3. for bakers’ yeast

Derived using substances listed in Table 6.3 Extraction solvents and precipitation aids.

Shall be from organic sources if commercially available.

Non-organic casein shall be derived from the milk of animals not treated with rBGH (recombinant bovine growth hormone).

From fruit and vegetable products or produced by microbial fermentation of carbohydrate substances.

As a filtering agent in maple syrup production.

As a filtering aid (non-chlorine bleached) and for use in inedible regenerative sausage casings.

The TCF (Totally Chlorine Free) method of bleaching is permitted.

As a food filtering aid or as a clarifying agent.

The following sources of enzymes are permitted:

1. any preparations of enzymes normally used in food processing derived from edible, non-toxic plants, non-pathogenic fungi or non-pathogenic bacteria
2. animal-derived—shall be organic if commercially available: rennet; catalase from bovine liver; animal lipase; pancreatin; pepsin; and trypsin. Animal-derived enzymes shall be free of SRM
3. egg white lysozyme

Shall be from organic sources if commercially available.

Permitted sources are:

1. plants; and
2. animals. Animal gelatine may be used in preparations of canned meat or as a gelling agent for gummed candy. If derived from cattle, gelatine shall be guaranteed free of SRM

Food-grade. For use as a bleaching agent for proteins and starches.

As a fining agent (fish-based).

As a clarifying agent.

Shall be organic if commercially available. Bleached form is permitted if processed using food-grade hydrogen peroxide.

Shall be food-grade quality.

For use as a filtering aid.

For pH adjustment. Prohibited for use in lye peeling of fruits and vegetables.

No restrictions on sources or uses except for maple (see 7.2.12.6 – CAN/CGSB-32.310)

Prohibited for use in lye peeling of fruits and vegetables.

As a filtering agent.

Shall be from an organic source if commercially available. Shall be derived using substances listed in Table 6.3 Extraction solvents and precipitation aids.

Permitted as a filtration aid for wines.

From lees.

For beverages.

From organic sources if commercially available. Derived using substances listed in Table 6.3 Extraction solvents and precipitation aids.

Maple syrup production—vegetable oils shall be organic and without allergenic potential.

If organic waxes, such as beeswax or carnuaba, are not commercially available, waxes derived from non-organic biological sources may be used. Edible wax cheese coatings that require a knife to cut or peel the wax away shall not contain paraffin, microcrystalline wax, non-listed preservatives, colours, bactericides or fungicides.

Non-edible, fully removable (i.e., no knife is needed to cut or peel the wax away from the cheese), non-organic cheese wax may be used and shall be considered packaging per 8.1.6 of CAN/CGSB-32.310.

For waxes applied to produce—see Table 6.3 Waxes, produce.

May be used on organic product contact surfaces. May be used on organic products if produced by microbial fermentation of natural carbohydrate sources (sugars, wood, etc.). Example: apple cider vinegar. May be filtered or unfiltered.

May be used on organic product contact surfaces.

May be used on organic product contact surfaces.

The following chlorine compounds are permitted:

1. calcium hypochlorite
2. chlorine dioxide
3. hypochlorous acid generated via electrolyzed water
4. sodium hypochlorite

Shall not exceed maximum levels for safe drinking water.

Chlorine compounds may be used:

1. for wash water in direct contact with crops or food
2. in flush water from cleaning irrigation systems, equipment, storage or transport units—application to crops or fields is permitted

Shall be:

1. sourced from vegetable oil or animal fat
2. produced using fermentation or by hydrolysis

Living or dead biological organisms, such as viruses, phages, bacteria, protozoa, fungi, etc.

On food and plants: peracetic acid may be used in wash or rinse water.

Peracetic acid may also be used on food contact surfaces.

On organic product contact surfaces.

Biological or mined sources. See Table 7.4 Sodium carbonate (soda ash), synthetic

The following chlorine compounds are permitted up to maximum label rates:

1. calcium hypochlorite
2. chlorine dioxide
3. hypochlorous acid generated via electrolyzed water
4. sodium hypochlorite

Detergents shall be readily, ultimately or inherently biodegradable per the OECD definitions, or readily eliminated during wastewater treatment such that harm to the environment is minimized.

Derived from plant sources using substances in Table 6.3 Extraction solvents and precipitation aids. May contain permitted carriers (see Table 6.3 and Table 6.4 Carriers).

Shall be non-elemental. Shall not exceed 5% solution by volume (example: iodophors).

All forms of lime, including calcium carbonate, calcium hydroxide and calcium oxide.

On dairy equipment.

Documentation shall demonstrate that effluent discharge was neutralized to minimize negative environmental impact.

Not to exceed 1% solution by volume.

Derived from plants such as Yucca schidigera and Quillaja saponaria.

Soaps shall consist of fatty acids derived from animal or vegetable oils.

In detergents.

Surfactants either stand alone or when formulated with detergents shall be readily, ultimately or inherently biodegradable as per the OECD definitions, or readily eliminated during wastewater treatment such that harm to the environment is minimized.

Substances listed in Table 4.2 or Table 7.3, including saponins and microbial wetting agents.

As an attractant in insect traps.

May be used for structural pest control (example: for ants).

Direct contact with organic products is prohibited.

For controlled atmosphere storage and for storage pest control.

Prohibited inside organic food processing and food storage facilities.

Direct contact with organic products is permitted.

May only be used with substances listed in Table 8.2.

Only formulants classified as List 4A or 4B by the PMRA derived from biological or mineral sources may be used with substances in Table 8.

Formulants classified as List 3 by PMRA may be used with passive pheromone dispensers.

Formulants classified as List 4A, 4B or 3 by PMRA are not subject to 1.4 or 1.5 of CAN/CGSB-32.310.

Formulants classified as List 1 or 2 by PMRA are prohibited.

For pest control. Use in pheromone traps or passive dispensers.

Without piperonyl butoxide.

Direct contact with organic products is prohibited.

Shall be derived from a biological source, such as sterilized blood meal, rotten eggs, hair or predator scents. May contain other biological compounds and PMRA 4a- or 4b-listed formulants.

As a large animal repellent.

Direct contact with organic products is prohibited.

For controlled atmosphere storage.

As a sprout inhibitor.

For post-harvest ripening of tropical fruit and degreening of citrus and to control sprouting of potatoes post-harvest in holding bins.

Formulants may only be used with substances listed in Table 8.3.

Only formulants classified as List 4A or 4B by the PMRA or are non-synthetic may be used with substances in Table 8.3.

Formulants classified as List 3 by PMRA may be used with passive pheromone dispensers.

Formulants classified as List 4A, 4B or 3 by PMRA are not subject to 1.4 or 1.5 of CAN/CGSB-32.310.

Formulants classified as List 1 or 2 by PMRA are prohibited.

For controlled atmosphere storage.