§ 205.604 7 CFR Ch. I (1–1–16 Edition)

§ 205.604 Nonsynthetic substances pro- Nitrogen—oil-free grades. hibited for use in organic livestock Oxygen—oil-free grades. production. Perlite—for use only as a filter aid in The following nonsynthetic sub- food processing. stances may not be used in organic Potassium chloride. livestock production: Potassium iodide. (a) Strychnine. Sodium bicarbonate. (b)–(z) [Reserved] Sodium carbonate. Tartaric acid—made from grape wine. § 205.605 Nonagricultural (nonorganic) substances allowed as ingredients Waxes—nonsynthetic (Carnauba wax; in or on processed products labeled and Wood resin). as ‘‘organic’’ or ‘‘made with organic Yeast—When used as food or a fer- (specified ingredients or food mentation agent in products labeled as group(s)).’’ ‘‘organic,’’ yeast must be organic if its The following nonagricultural sub- end use is for human consumption; stances may be used as ingredients in nonorganic yeast may be used when or- or on processed products labeled as ganic yeast is not commercially avail- ‘‘organic’’ or ‘‘made with organic (spec- able. Growth on petrochemical sub- ified ingredients or food group(s))’’ strate and sulfite waste liquor is pro- only in accordance with any restric- hibited. For smoked yeast, nonsyn- tions specified in this section. thetic smoke flavoring process must be (a) Nonsynthetics allowed: documented. Acids (Alginic; Citric—produced by (b) Synthetics allowed: microbial fermentation of carbo- Acidified sodium chlorite—Secondary hydrate substances; and Lactic). direct antimicrobial food treatment Agar-agar. and indirect food contact surface sani- Animal enzymes—(Rennet—animals tizing. Acidified with citric acid only. derived; Catalase—bovine liver; Animal Activated charcoal (CAS #s 7440–44–0; lipase; Pancreatin; Pepsin; and 64365–11–3)—only from vegetative Trypsin). sources; for use only as a filtering aid. Attapulgite—as a processing aid in Alginates. the handling of plant and animal oils. Ammonium bicarbonate—for use Bentonite. only as a leavening agent. Calcium carbonate. Ammonium carbonate—for use only Calcium chloride. as a leavening agent. Calcium sulfate—mined. Ascorbic acid. Carrageenan. Calcium citrate. Dairy cultures. Diatomaceous earth—food filtering Calcium hydroxide. aid only. Calcium phosphates (monobasic, di- Egg white lysozyme (CAS # 9001–63–2) basic, and tribasic). Enzymes—must be derived from edi- Carbon dioxide. ble, nontoxic plants, nonpathogenic Cellulose—for use in regenerative fungi, or nonpathogenic bacteria. casings, as an anti-caking agent (non- Flavors, nonsynthetic sources only chlorine bleached) and filtering aid. and must not be produced using syn- Chlorine materials—disinfecting and thetic solvents and carrier systems or sanitizing food contact surfaces, Ex- any artificial preservative. cept, That, residual chlorine levels in Gellan gum (CAS # 71010–52–1)—high- the water shall not exceed the max- acyl form only. imum residual disinfectant limit under Glucono delta-lactone—production the Safe Drinking Water Act (Calcium by the oxidation of D-glucose with bro- hypochlorite; Chlorine dioxide; and So- mine water is prohibited. dium hypochlorite). Kaolin. Cyclohexylamine (CAS # 108–91–8)— L-Malic acid (CAS # 97–67–6). for use only as a boiler water additive Magnesium sulfate, nonsynthetic for packaging sterilization. sources only. Diethylaminoethanol (CAS # 100–37– Microorganisms—any food grade bac- 8)—for use only as a boiler water addi- teria, fungi, and other microorganism. tive for packaging sterilization.

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Ethylene—allowed for postharvest Sodium hydroxide—prohibited for use ripening of tropical fruit and in lye peeling of fruits and vegetables. degreening of citrus. Sodium phosphates—for use only in Ferrous sulfate—for iron enrichment dairy foods. or fortification of foods when required Sulfur dioxide—for use only in wine by regulation or recommended (inde- labeled ‘‘made with organic grapes,’’ pendent organization). Provided, That, total sulfite concentra- Glycerides (mono and di)—for use tion does not exceed 100 ppm. only in drum drying of food. Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (CAS # Glycerin—produced by hydrolysis of 7722–88–5)—for use only in meat analog fats and oils. products. Hydrogen peroxide. Tocopherols—derived from vegetable Magnesium carbonate—for use only oil when rosemary extracts are not a in agricultural products labeled ‘‘made suitable alternative. with organic (specified ingredients or Xanthan gum. food group(s)),’’ prohibited in agricul- (c)–(z) [Reserved] tural products labeled ‘‘organic’’. [68 FR 61993, Oct. 31, 2003, as amended as 68 Magnesium chloride—derived from FR 62217, Nov. 3, 2003; 71 FR 53302, Sept. 11, sea water. 2006; 72 FR 58473, Oct. 16, 2007; 73 FR 59481, Magnesium stearate—for use only in Oct. 9, 2008; 75 FR 77524, Dec. 13, 2010; 77 FR agricultural products labeled ‘‘made 8092, Feb. 14, 2012; 77 FR 33298, June 6, 2012; 77 with organic (specified ingredients or FR 45907, Aug. 2, 2012; 78 FR 31821, May 28, food group(s)),’’ prohibited in agricul- 2013; 78 FR 61161, Oct. 3, 2013] tural products labeled ‘‘organic’’. § 205.606 Nonorganically produced ag- Nutrient vitamins and minerals, in ricultural products allowed as in- accordance with 21 CFR 104.20, Nutri- gredients in or on processed prod- tional Quality Guidelines For Foods. ucts labeled as ‘‘organic.’’ Octadecylamine (CAS # 124–30–1)—for Only the following nonorganically use only as a boiler water additive for produced agricultural products may be packaging sterilization. used as ingredients in or on processed Ozone. products labeled as ‘‘organic,’’ only in Peracetic acid/Peroxyacetic acid accordance with any restrictions speci- (CAS # 79–21–0)—for use in wash and/or fied in this section, and only when the rinse water according to FDA limita- product is not commercially available tions. For use as a sanitizer on food in organic form. contact surfaces. (a) Casings, from processed intes- Phosphoric acid—cleaning of food- tines. contact surfaces and equipment only. (b) Celery powder. Potassium acid tartrate. (c) Chia (Salvia hispanica L.). Potassium carbonate. (d) Colors derived from agricultural Potassium citrate. products—Must not be produced using Potassium hydroxide—prohibited for synthetic solvents and carrier systems use in lye peeling of fruits and vegeta- or any artificial preservative. bles except when used for peeling (1) Beet juice extract color (pigment peaches. CAS #7659–95–2). Potassium phosphate—for use only in (2) Beta-carotene extract color—de- agricultural products labeled ‘‘made rived from carrots or algae (pigment with organic (specific ingredients or CAS# 7235–40–7). food group(s)),’’ prohibited in agricul- (3) Black currant juice color (pig- tural products labeled ‘‘organic’’. ment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84– Silicon dioxide—Permitted as a 5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3). defoamer. Allowed for other uses when (4) Black/Purple carrot juice color organic rice hulls are not commer- (pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, cially available. 643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04– Sodium acid pyrophosphate (CAS # 3). 7758–16–9)—for use only as a leavening (5) Blueberry juice color (pigment agent. CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134– Sodium citrate. 01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3).

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