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ASUREQUALITY ORGANIC STANDARD

PROCESSING

GLOBAL EXPERTS IN FOOD ASSURANCE.

JANUARY 2018

VERSION 7

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CONTENTS

ORGANIC CERTIFICATION WITH ASUREQUALITY

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

1.1 Scope 1.2 Description1.3 General Requirements1.4 Monitoring for Contamination1.5 RecertificationofProductionoraProduct1.6 RecognitionofaCertificationBody1.7 DualCertificationandTransferencetoAnotherCertificationBody1.8 CertificationFlowDiagram1.9 OverviewofStandard

2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS

3. LABELLING AND CLAIMS

3.1-3.4 Labelling as Organic3.5 Lessthan95%Organic3.6 Fibre,TextilesandApparel3.7 Labelling Claims3.8 Conversion to Organic3.9 IdentifyingtheCertifierandLegalResponsibility3.10 IFOAMProducts3.11 ApprovalofArtwork3.12 Non-retail Containers3.13 IrregularitiesandInfringements3.14 LabellingAdditives

4. CROP AND PASTURE MANAGEMENT (refer to AsureQuality Organic Standard for Primary Producers)

4.1 Conversion4.2 SeedsandReproductiveMaterial4.3 Pest,DiseaseandWeeds4.4 SoilsandSoilManagement4.5 SoilAndWaterConservation4.6 Contamination Control4.7 Harvesting Crops4.8 StorageandTransport4.9 Cleaning,DisinfectingandSanitising4.10 Genetic Engineering4.11 AdditionalCertificationRequirements4.12 ParallelProduction4.13 CollectionfromtheWild4.14 LandlessProductionSystems

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5. LIVESTOCK (refer to AsureQuality Organic Standard for Primary Producers)

5.1 General Requirements5.2 Genetic Engineering5.3 Conversion5.4 Originoftheanimals5.5 AccesstoPasture5.6 Feed5.7 QuarantineofStock5.8 AnimalHealth5.9 VeterinaryTreatments5.10 SpecificVeterinaryTreatments&SpecificHealthIssues5.11 Husbandry5.12 SlaughterandTransportofLivestockorOrganicProducts5.13 MilkingOperations5.14 Manure5.15 HousingandFacilityPestManagement5.16 AdditionalCertificationMeasures5.17 PoultryProducts5.18 BeekeepingandBeekeepingProducts5.19 AquacultureProduction

6. PROCESSING AND HANDLING

6.1 General6.2 Ingredients6.3 ProcessingMethods6.4 PestManagement6.5 Packaging6.6 CleaningandSanitation6.7 CertificationRequirements6.8 HandlingDuringTransportandStorage6.9 ProcessingStandardsforLivestockFeed6.10 ProcessingStandardsforTextiles(non-IFOAM)6.11 WineProcessingStandard

7. IMPORTED PRODUCT AND/OR INGREDIENT

8. SOCIAL JUSTICE

9. RETAIL AND WHOLESALE

10. RESTRICTED PERMITTED SUBSTANCES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC FOODS

10.1 Inclusion RequirementsTable1-SubstancesforuseinCropandPastureProductionTable2-SubstancesforuseinLivestockProductionTable3-SubstancesforuseinProcessingPartA–TablePartB-ListsTable4-MaximumNumberofAnimalsperHectareTable5-MinimumSurfaceAreas

REFERENCES


ORGANIC CERTIFICATION WITH ASUREQUALITY

Organiccertificationstatusassurescustomersofmuchmorethanfoodthatisjustfreeofsyntheticpesticidesandfertilisers.Itisa“wholesystem”approachtofarmingandfoodproductionthatpromotesandenhancesbiodiversity,fosterssustainablegrowingpracticesandensurestheethicaltreatmentoflivestock.

THE ASUREQUALITY ORGANIC STANDARD

AsureQualityprovidesexpertaudit,inspection,verification,andcertificationservicestoorganicproducers,processorsandretailersinthedairy,meat,seafood,horticulture,wineandarablesectors.

Accreditedbytheworld’sleadingorganicorganisations,IFOAM(InternationalFederationOrganicAgriculturalMovement),AsureQualitycanenablemarketaccesstotheUSA,EuropeanUnion,Australia,SouthEastAsia,theUKandJapan.

ReferencesmaybemadethroughoutthisStandardtootherorganicstandardsthatAsureQualitycertifiesto.

THE ASUREQUALITY ORGANIC MARK

Producers,processorsandproductsthathavebeencertifiedtoAsureQuality’sOrganicStandardcandisplaytheAsureQualityOrganicMarkandwillbegivenauniquecustomernumberthatguaranteestraceabilityandaccountabilitythroughoutthefoodsupplychain.

TheAsureQualitylogoisavailableinarangeofformats,bothincolourandblackandwhite.Alltheinformationregardingtheuseofthelogoisinthelicenseagreementthatisrequestedandsignedcompletedfollowingasuccessfulorganicaudit.

TheAsureQualityMarkisaclearindicationthattheproducthasbeenorganicallycertified.Itdoes,however,notsayanythingaboutqualitywhichisyourresponsibility.

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THE ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Thetimetakentobecomefullyorganicdependsonthenatureofyourbusiness.Aroughguidelinewouldbeuptotwoyearsforlivestock,twoyearsforannualhorticulturecropsandthreeyearsforperennials(subjecttovariablessuchasthenatureofyourproperty).Farmsinatransitionalstageandthathavebeenusingsomeorganicpracticesforaperiodof12monthsormoremaylabeltheirproductsas“conversiontoorganic”providedallrequirementsaremet.

Tobegintheprocessyouwillneedto:

1. CompleteandreturnaregistrationformfromtheAsureQuality“GoingOrganic”registrationpack.

2. Completeandreturntheorganicmanagementplanapplicabletoyourbusiness.Thisrequiresdetailedinformationonhowyouoperateanddocumentstheaudittrailofyourbusinessincludingbothinputsandoutputs.

3. ComplywiththeAsureQualityOrganicStandard.

Completeanon-siteassessment/audittoensurethateveryaspectofyouroperationcomplieswiththeAsureQualityOrganicStandard.Ifyouarealivestockorhorticultureoperatorintendingtoexport,amulti-residuesoiltestisusuallyrequired.

Followingtheon-siteaudit,theauditorwillsubmitaformalreportonthefindings.Thiswillinclude(butmaynotbeconfinedto)anynon-conformanceagainsttheAsureQualityOrganicStandardthatneedstobeaddressed.

Theorganicauditorwillagreewithyouonhowtoresolveanynon-conformancesandsettheclosingduedate.

4. Whenallnon-conformancesareclosedout,anorganiccertificationstatuscertificatewillbeissuedcoveringthescopeofyouroperation.Onceasignedlicenseagreementhasbeencompleted,theAsureQualityorganiclogocanbeusedinapprovedmarketingmaterials.

MAINTAINING YOUR ORGANIC STATUS

Anannualauditisrequiredtorenewandmaintainyourorganiccertificationstatus.

SIGNS AND STICKERS

Wehaveboth“fullorganic”and“In-Conversion”statussignsavailabletohelpyoumarketyourorganicstatus.Thesignsareidealforputtingonyourgatesandboundaries,fortakingtotradeshowsorputtinginyourorganicstore.Yourfirstfull,orin-conversionorganicsignfromAsureQualityisfree.

MULTI-RESIDUE TESTING

AsureQualitycarriesoutawiderangeofresidueanalysesforthefoodandbeverage,environmentalandagriculturalindustries.Wecarryoutphysio-chemical,inorganicandorganictestingtocharacterisesoil,air,waterandproductsamples,todetermineproperties,contaminantlevelsandcompliancewithregulatoryandcertificationrequirements.Weprovidefullmatrixservicesforpesticides,poisonsandveterinarydrugs.

Section 1

Introduction and Scope

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Section 1. Introduction and Scope

AsureQuality Organic Standard - v7

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

CONTENTS

Introduction1.1 Scope1.2 Description1.3 General Requirements1.4 Monitoring for Contamination1.5 RecertificationofProductionoraProduct1.6 RecognitionofaCertificationBody1.7 DualCertificationandTransferencetoAnotherCertificationBody1.8 CertificationFlowDiagram1.9 OverviewofStandard

INTRODUCTION

ThisStandardhasbeenpreparedforthepurposeofprovidingminimumrequirementstobecompliedwithtogaincertificationfortheproductionof,andthelabellingandclaimsfor,organicallyproducedfoods.

TheaimsofthisStandardare:

• Toprotectconsumersagainstdeceptionandfraudinthemarketplaceandagainstunsubstantiatedproductclaims.• Toprotectproducersoforganicproduceagainstmisrepresentationofotheragriculturalproduceasbeingorganic.• Toensurethatallstagesofproduction,preparation,storage,transportandmarketingaresubjecttoinspectionand

complywiththisStandard.

ThisStandardsetsouttheprinciplesoforganicproductionatfarm,preparation,storage,transport,labellingandmarketingstages,andprovidesanindicationofacceptedpermittedinputsforsoilfertilisingandconditioning,plantpestanddiseasecontrol,foodadditivesandprocessingaids.

Organicagricultureisaccomplishedbyusing,wherepossible,cultural,biologicalandmechanicalmaterialsandmethods,asopposedtousingsyntheticmaterials,tofulfilanyspecificfunctionwithinthesystem.

Anorganicproductionsystemisdesignedto:

• Enhancebiologicaldiversitywithinthewholesystem• Increasesoilbiologicalactivity• Maintainlong-termsoilfertility• Recyclewastesofplantandanimalorigininordertoreturnnutrientstotheland,thusminimisingtheuseofnon-

renewableresource• Relyonrenewableresourcesinlocallyorganisedagriculturalsystems• Promotethehealthyuseofsoil,waterandairaswellasminimiseallformsofpollutiontheretothatmayresultfrom

agricultural practices• Handleagriculturalproductswithemphasisoncarefulprocessingmethodsinordertomaintaintheorganicintegrity

andvitalqualitiesoftheproductatallstages• Becomeestablishedonanyexistingfarmthroughaperiodofconversion,theappropriatelengthofwhichis

determinedbysite-specificfactorssuchasthehistoryofthelandandtypeofcropsandlivestocktobeproduced

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OrganicagriculturalpracticesandthisStandardcannotensurethatproductsarecompletelyfreeofresidues,duetogeneralenvironmentalpollution.However,thepracticespermittedwithinthisStandardensurethelowestpossibleriskofresiduesatthelowestpossiblelevels.

Continuedcertificationofallproducersandoperators,whethertheyareattheproduction,processing,handling,transport,storageorsalepointsofthechain,iscontingentonaccuraterecordsoftheenterprisesconcerned.

RecognisingthatorganicproductionsystemscontinuetoevolveandthatorganicprinciplesandStandardswillcontinuetobedeveloped,theseStandardswillbereviewedonatwo-yearlybasisbyAsureQualityLimited,allstakeholdersand/orinterestedpartieswillbeincludedinanyreview.ControlofthisStandardwillbeinaccordancewithAsureQualityprocedures.Implementationdatewillbethedateofissue.

1.1 SCOPE

1.1.1 ThisStandardappliestothefollowingproducts,whichcarry,orareintendedtocarry,descriptivelabellingreferringtoorganicproductionmethods:

a) Unprocessedplant,animaloraquacultureproducts b) Processedproductderivedmainlyfrom(a)above

1.1.2 Aproductwillberegardedasbearingindicationsreferringtoorganicproductionmethodswhere,inthelabellingorclaims,includingadvertisingmaterialorcommercialdocuments,theproductoritsingredientsisdescribedbytheterms:

“organic”,“biodynamic”,“biological”,“ecological”orwordsofsimilarintent.

1.1.3 Paragraph1.1.2doesnotapplywherethesetermsclearlyhavenoconnectionwiththemethodofproduction.

1.1.4 Allmaterialsand/ortheproductsproducedfromgeneticallyengineered/modifiedorganisms(GEO/GMO)arenotcompatiblewiththeprinciplesoforganicproduction(eitherthegrowing,manufacturingorprocessingandtheuseofingredients,additivesandprocessingaids)andthereforearenotacceptedunderthisStandard.Inputs,processingaidsandingredientsshallbetracedbackonestepinthebiologicalchaintothedirectsourceorganismfromwhichtheyareproducedtoverifythattheyarenotderivedfromGMOs.

1.1.5 RequirementsoutlinedintheAsureQualityStandardarecomplementaryandadditionaltootherhealth,social,agriculturalorfoodregulatoryrequirementswithinNewZealand.

1.1.6 Socialjusticeandsocialrightsareanintegralpartoforganicagricultureandprocessing.RefertoSection8forstandardsregardingSocialJustice.

• Whereproductionisbasedonviolationofbasichumanrightsandclearcasesofsocialinjustice,thatproductcannotbedeclaredasorganic

• Operatorsarenotallowedtouseforcedorinvoluntarylabour • Employeesandcontractorsoforganicoperationsshouldhavethefreedomtoassociate,therighttoorganise

andtherighttobargaincollectively • Operatorsshallprovidetheiremployeesandcontractorsequalopportunityandtreatmentsandshallnotact

inadiscriminatoryway • Childrenemployedbyorganicoperatorsshallbeprovidedwitheducationalopportunities

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1.2 DESCRIPTION

FoodsshouldonlyrefertoOrganicProductionMethodsiftheycomefromanorganicproductionsystemthatemploysmanagementpracticeswhichseektonurturethoseecosystemsthatachievesustainableproductivity.Theseecosystemswillprovideweed,pestanddiseasecontrolthroughadiversemixofmutuallydependentlifeforms,recyclingplantandanimalresidues,cropselectionandrotation,watermanagement,tillageandcultivation.Soilfertilityismaintainedandenhancedbyasystemwhichoptimisessoilbiologicalactivityandthephysicalandmineralnatureofthesoilasthemeanstoprovideabalancednutrientsupplyforplantandanimallifeaswellastoconservesoilresources.Productionshouldbesustainable,withtherecyclingofplantnutrientsanessentialpartofthefertilizingstrategy.Pestanddiseasemanagementisattainedbymeansofencouragingabalancedhost/predatorrelationship,theaugmentationofbeneficialinsectpopulations,biologicalandculturalcontrolandmechanicalremovalofpestsandaffectedplantparts.

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 TheoperatormustprepareandmaintainanOrganicManagementPlan(OMP)outliningtheconversion,production,preparation,handlingandmanagementpracticesemployedtomeetthisStandard,andanyinputsused.

1.3.2 TheOMPmustbereviewedatleastannually,andiftherearechangesthesearetobesenttoAsureQualityforapprovalpriortoimplementing.RequestsforinputsanddispensationsshouldbesenttoAsureQualityforapprovalprior to use.

1.3.3 TheOMPmustincludeadescriptionoftherecordkeepingsystemsusedtoensuretheorganicintegrityoftheproductthroughtraceabilitythroughouttheproductioncyclefromrawmaterialthroughtosaleoftheendproduct.

1.3.4 TheOMPmustincludecontingencyplansthatwouldbeinvokedintheeventofextraordinarycircumstancessuchas:

• Shortageoffeedduetoextremeweatherconditionsoranaturaldisaster

1.3.5 OperatorsmusthaveaccesstoacurrentversionoftheAsureQualityOrganicStandard.

1.3.6 Operatorsmustdemonstratethatworkershavehadadequatetrainingintherelevantorganicrequirementsrelativetothetaskstheycarryoutwithintheorganisation.

1.3.7 IfyousubcontractworktolowriskoperatorsyoumusthavecontractswiththemtomeetalltherequirementsofthisStandard.AlistofsubcontractorsalongwiththeiractivitiesistobeincludedaspartoftheOMP.Ifthesubcontractorisasublicenseeunderthesupervisionofanothercertificationbody,thenthewrittenagreementmustincludeprovisionforthesharingofinformationbetweencertificationbodies.

Interpretative Note:UnderUSDANOP,thegrowingoforganiccrops,rearingoforganiclivestock,slaughteringoforganicanimals,orprocessingoforganicproducts,maynotbecontractedouttoapartythatisnotcertifiedtotheUSDANOP,unlesstheactivityoccursonthecertifiedpropertyitselfandhenceunderthesupervisionofthecertifiedoperator(e.g.mobilebottlingplant).

1.3.8 Recordsrelatingtoorganiccertificationmustbekeptfortwoyearsandberetrievable.NB.Retentiveperiodsforotherorganicstandardsmaybelonger.

1.3.9 Foranyorganicproducts,oringredientsusedinorganicproductionorprocessing,theoperatormusthavedocumentstoverifytheorganicstatusofsuchproducts.Detailsmustenableverificationof:

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• Standard(s)theproductiscertifiedto • Organic or in-conversion status • Organiccategory(i.e.“organic”versus“madewithorganicingredients”) • Recipesandlabels

Requestsforchangestoingredientssupplier,recipesorlabelsshouldbesenttoAsureQualityforapprovalpriortoimplementing.

1.3.10 TheoperatorshouldgiveAsureQuality,forinspectionpurposes,accesstotheunitandtowrittenaccountsandrelevantsupportingdocuments.Theoperatorshouldalsoprovidetheinspectionbodywithanyinformationnecessaryforthepurposesofinspectionincludingfinancialrecords.

1.4 MONITORING FOR CONTAMINATION

Testingisnotrecognisedasameansofdeterminingtheorganicstatusofanendproduct;however,ithasaroleinverifyingthattheproductionprocesshasappropriatemeasuresinplace.Organiccertificationisbasedonfullimplementationoftheorganicproductionprocess.AsureQualityconductsrandomandtargetedtestofproductsbothatretailandthroughtheproductionprocess.

1.4.1 Whereoperatorsdotheirowntesting,anyadverseresidueresultsaretobereportedtoAsureQualityatthepointofdiscovery.

1.4.2 Whereresiduesarefoundonorincertifiedproducts,reasonsforthecontaminationwillneedtobeinvestigatedalongwithfurthertesting.

1.4.3 AsureQualitymayrequireongoingmonitoringbytheoperatorwhereresidueshavebeendetectedinthesoilorendproduct.

1.5 RECERTIFICATION OF PRODUCTION OR A PRODUCT

Foraproductionoraproducttobere-certified,itmustbecertifiedaccordingto:

• AnIFOAMaccreditedprogammeandtherearenoadditionalrequirementsneededtoberecognisedundertheAsureQualityProgramme,or

• CertifiedagainstEURegulations(orequivalent)plusadditionalevaluationrequirementsdependingonwhetheritisaplantbasedproductoralivestockproduct.

IfyouwishtousecertifiedingredientsforproductsintendedfortheUSDANOPmarket,thenyoumustsourceUSDANOPspecificorganiccertificatesfromeachofthesuppliers.

1.6 RECOGNITION OF A CERTIFICATION BODY

Forrecognitionthecertificationbodywillbe:

• IFOAMaccreditedandtherearenoadditionalrequirementsneededtoberecognisedundertheAsureQualityProgramme,or

• AccreditedtoISO17065plusadditionalevaluationrequirements.

1.7 DUAL CERTIFICATION AND TRANSFERENCE TO ANOTHER CERTIFICATION BODY

Incaseswheretheoperator(orsubcontractor)hasdualcertification,ortransferscertificationtoanothercertificationbody/controlbody(CB),ANDtheoperatoriscertifiedtoaprogrammeforthepurposesofexportingorganicproducttotheEuropeanUnion,AsureQualityrequireswrittenpermissionfromtheoperatorto:

• ProvideanexchangeofinformationwiththeotherCB(dualcertification)• ProvidecopiesoftheappropriatecontrolfilestothenewCB(transference)• WrittenpermissionwouldnormallybegrantedviaanapplicationformorOMPupdateform

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1.8 CERTIFICATION FLOW DIAGRAM

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1.9 OVERVIEW OF STANDARD

Thistablegivesanoverviewofthesectionswhichapplytothedifferentlistedactivities.

ScopeSections Tables

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5

CropsandPasture ()

Wildharvesting ()

Livestock

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Aquaculture

Repacking

Processing

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TableshowingtherelationshipbetweenthePrimaryProducersandProcessorsStandards.

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StandardforPrimaryProducers

StandardforProcessors

Section 2

Glossary of Terms

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Section 2. Glossary of Terms


2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS

FOR THE PURPOSE OF THESE STANDARDS

A

Agricultural product/product of agricultural originmeansanyproductorcommodity,raworprocessed,thatismarketedforhumanconsumption(excludingwater,saltandadditives)oranimalfeed.

Allopathic treatment:Alsocalledconventionalmedicine,andaretreatmentswhichproduceeffectsdifferentfromthoseexhibitedbythedisease.Thisistheoppositeofhomeopathy.

Anthelminticisasubstanceusedtokillorexpelinternalparasites(subgroupofparasiticide)

Antibioticsareaclassofdrugwhichareusuallysynthesisedbyalivingmicro-organismandusedatappropriateconcentrationinhibitthegrowthofothermicro-organisms.

Aquaculture:Themanagedproductionofaquaticplantsand/oranimalsinfresh,brackishorsaltwaterinacircumscribedenvironment.

Auditisasystematicandfunctionallyindependentexaminationtodeterminewhetheractivitiesandrelatedresultscomplywithplannedobjectives.

B

Background contamination:Alsoknownasunavoidableresidualenvironmentalcontamination(UREC).Backgroundlevelsofnaturallyoccurringorsyntheticchemicalsthatarepresentinthesoil,orpresentinorganicallyproducedproducts,thatarebelowestablishedtolerances.

Botanical pesticidemeansapesticidederivedfromplants.

C

Canada Organic Regime (COR):NameoftheNationalStandardofCanadacoveringorganicfoodproductssoldinCanada,whichispublishedbytheCanadianGeneralStandardsBoard.

Certificationistheprocedurebywhichwrittenorequivalentassuranceisgiventhatfoodsorfoodcontrolsystemsconformto requirements.

Certification bodymeansabodywhichisresponsibleforverifyingthataproductsoldorlabelledas“organic”isproduced,prepared,handledandimportedaccordingtothisStandard.

Chain of Custody:Theconceptthatallrelevantstepsintheproductionchainincludingthegrowing,handling,processingandotherprocesses,havebeeninspectedorcertifiedasappropriate.

Competent authoritymeanstheofficialgovernmentagencyhavingjurisdiction.

Commercially available:Theabilitytoobtainaproductioninputinanappropriateform,quality,orquantitytofulfillanessentialfunctioninasystemoforganicproductionorhandling,asdeterminedbythecertifyingagentinthecourseofreviewingtheorganicplan(USDANOPdefinition).Thecostoftheorganicingredient(s)isnottobeusedasacriterionforcommerciallyavailable.

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D

Direct source organisms:Thespecificplant,animal,ormicrobethatproducesagiveninputoringredient,orthatgivesrisetoasecondaryorindirectorganismthatproducesaninputoringredient.

E

Energy from renewable sourcesmeansrenewablenon-fossilenergysources:wind,solar,geothermal,wave,tidal,hydropower,landfillgas,sewagetreatmentplantgasandbiogases.

Exception:Permissiongrantedtoanoperatorbyacertificationbodytobeexcludedfromtheneedtocomplywithnormalrequirementsofthestandards.Exceptionsaregrantedonthebasisofclearcriteria,withclearjustificationandforalimitedtimeperiodonly.

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Feedcanhavetwodifferentmeaningsdependingoncontext.1)Feedreferstotheediblematerialsconsumedbylivestockfortheirnutritionalvalueandmaycomprise;concentrates(suchasgrains,beans,andoilseedmeals)orroughages(suchashay,silage,andfodder).2)Feedcanbeamixofagriculturalsupplements,commodities,and/oradditives.Seesection6.9formoredetail.

G

Genetically engineered/modified organisms:Thefollowingprovisionaldefinitionisprovidedforgenetically/modifiedorganisms:Geneticallyengineered/modifiedorganisms,andproductsthereof,areproducedthroughtechniquesinwhichthegeneticmaterialhasbeenalteredinawaythatdoesnotoccurnaturallybymatingand/ornaturalrecombination.

Techniquesofgeneticengineering/modificationinclude,butarenotlimitedto:recombinantDNA,cellfusion,microandmacroinjection,encapsulation,genedeletionanddoubling.Geneticallyengineeredorganismswillnotincludeorganismsresultingfromtechniquessuchasconjugation,transductionandhybridisation.

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Hatcherymeansaplaceofbreeding,hatchingandrearingthroughtheearlylifestagesofaquacultureanimals,finfishandshellfishinparticular.

High Conservation Areameansanareaofhighvaluerelativetothefollowingconservationpriorities:biodiversity,landscapes,ecosystems,livelihoodsorculturalidentity.TheconceptwasdevelopedbytheForestStewardshipCouncilin1999.

Homeopathic veterinary medicinal productsmeansaveterinarymedicinalproductpreparedbyaprocessofsolution,extractionortitrationofanactiveingredientfollowedbystrictregimentedserialdilution(MustbeincompliancewiththeAgriculturalCompoundsandVeterinaryMedicinesAct1997.)

Humatesarestabledecomposedorganicmatter.

Humic acid derivativesareacidsextractedfromhumates.

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I

IFOAMInternationalFederationofOrganicAgricultureMovements.IFOAMmaintainsanaccreditationprogram,viatheInternationalOrganicAccreditationService(IOAS),whichaccreditscertificationbodiessuchasAsureQuality. Ingredientmeansanysubstance,includingafoodadditive,usedinthemanufactureorpreparationofafoodandpresentinthefinalproductalthoughpossiblyinamodifiedform.

Inspectionistheexaminationoffoodorsystemsforcontroloffood,rawmaterials,processinganddistributionincludingin-processandfinishedproducttesting,inordertoverifythattheyconformtorequirements.Fororganicfood,inspectionincludestheexaminationoftheproductionandprocessingsystem.

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JASJapaneseAgricultureSystem–Organic:TheregulatorysystemfororganicsappliedandregulatedbytheJapaneseMinistryforAgriculture,FisheriesandFood(MAFF).(Therearethreedifferentoptionsforcertificationunderthissystem).

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Labellingmeansanywritten,printedorgraphicmatterthatispresentonthelabel,accompaniesthefood,orisdisplayednearthefood,includingthatforthepurposeofpromotingitssaleordisposal.

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Marketingmeansholdingforsaleordisplayingforsale,offeringforsale,selling,deliveringorplacingonthemarketinanyotherform.

Middlemeninthecontextofwildcollectionreferstoagentsortribalauthoritieswhomayactasinitialcollectionorstoragepoints.

Mineralmeansthemineralsaltsandrawmaterialsextractedfrommineralsexceptthoseobtainedfromfossilfuel.

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Nanotechnology:Productsintentionallymanufactured,andprocessesinvolvingtheintentionalmanipulationofparticles,atthesizetypicallyinthenanoscaleareathatcreatenewpropertiesandfunctionsthataredifferentfromthepropertiesandfunctionsoftheparticlesatthemacroscale.Thisdefinitiondoesnotincludenanoscaleparticlesnaturallyoccurringorincidentallycreatedthroughnormalprocessingsuchasflourgrindingorhomogenation.

Natural substance:Adefinedchemicalsubstancewhichisobtainedbyappropriatephysicalprocesses(includingdistillationandsolventextractionusingsolventslistedintable3)orenzymaticormicrobiologicalprocessesfrommaterialofvegetableoranimalorigineitherintherawstateorafterprocessingforhumanconsumptionbytraditionalfood-preparationprocesses(includingdrying,andfermentation).Referenceinthesalesdescriptionmustonlyusetheterm‘natural’ifitmeetstheabovedefinition.

Nulliparous:Afemalemammalwhohasnevergivenbirth.

Nurserymeansaplacewhereanintermediatefarmingsystem,betweenhatcheryandgrow-outstagesisapplied.Thenurserystageiscompletedwithinthefirstthirdoftheproductioncyclewiththeexceptionofspeciesundergoingasmoltificationprocess.

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O

OOAPOfficialOrganicAssuranceProgramme:TheregulatorysystemfororganicsappliedandregulatedbyMinistryforPrimaryIndustries(MPI),whichprovidesofficialassurancesoforganicproductiontoimportingcountries.TheapplicableMPIStandardsareOP1,OP2&OP3.ThisprogrammeincorporatestherelevantEURegulations.ItisalsoabletoincludetheJASrequirementsforhorticulturalproducts.CertificationtotheUnitedStatesNationalOrganicStandard(USDANOP)isalsocoveredunderthisprogrammeusingtheUSDANOPStditself.

OrganicisalabellingtermthatdenotesproductsthathavebeenproducedinaccordancewithorganicproductionStandards.

OMPOrganicManagementPlan:Adocumentmaintainedbytheoperatorwhichdetailstheconversion,production,preparation,handlingandmanagementpracticesemployedtomeetthisstandard.

Organochlorines:Classofconventionalpesticides,typicallyDDTandDieldrin,prohibitedforuseunderthisStandard.MRLsaresettoallowforenvironmentalcontaminationfromhistoricresiduesonorganicfarms,duetothepersistentnatureofthesechemicals.UndertheOOAPasoiltestisrequiredtodeterminebackgroundcontamination.(Insomecaseson-goingmonitoringofsoil&/orproductmayberequired.)

Official accreditationistheprocedurebywhichagovernmentagencyhavingjurisdictionformallyrecognisesthecompetenceofaninspectionand/orcertificationbodytoprovideinspectionandcertificationservices.Fororganicproductionthecompetentauthoritymaydelegatetheaccreditationfunctiontoaprivatebody.

Officially recognised inspection systems/officially recognised certification systemsaresystems,whichhavebeenformallyapprovedorrecognisedbyagovernmentagencyhavingjurisdiction.

Operatormeansanypersonwhoproduces,preparesorimports,withaviewtothesubsequentmarketingthereof,productsasreferredtoinSection1.1,orwhomarketssuchproducts.

P

Parallel production:Anyproductionwherethesameunitisgrowing,breeding,handlingorprocessingthesameproductsinbothacertifiedorganicsystemandanon-certifiedornon-organicsystem.Asituationwith“organic”and“inconversion”productionofthesameproductisalsoparallelproduction.Parallelproductionisaspecialinstanceofsplitproduction.

Parasiticidemeansasubstanceusedtokillparasiticorganismsthatliveinoronlivestock.

Plant protection productmeansanysubstanceintendedforpreventing,destroying,attracting,repelling,orcontrollinganypestordiseaseincludingunwantedspeciesofplantsoranimalsduringtheproduction,storage,transport,distributionandprocessingoffood,agriculturalcommoditiesoranimalfeeds.

Preparationmeanstheoperationsofslaughtering,processing,preservingandpackagingofagriculturalproductsandalsoalterationsmadetothelabellingconcerningthepresentationoftheorganicproductionmethod.

Productionmeanstheoperationsundertakentosupplyagriculturalproductsinthestateinwhichtheyoccuronthefarm,includinginitialpackagingandlabellingoftheproduct.

Production cycle intheframeworkofaquacultureandseaweedproduction,meansthelifespanofanaquacultureanimalorseaweedfromtheearliestlifestagetoharvesting.

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Production unitmeansallassetstobeusedforaproductionsectorsuchasproductionpremises,landparcels,pasturages,openairareas,livestockbuildings,fishponds,containmentsystemsforseaweedoraquacultureanimals,shoreorseabedconcessions,thepremisesforthestorageofcrops,cropproducts,seaweedproducts,animalproducts,rawmaterialsandanyotherinputrelevantforthisspecificproductionsector

Prohibited:Meansanysubstancethatmaynotbeusedinorganicproduction,processing,orhandling.Ifusedonanimalsasemergencytreatmentthentheseanimalswilllosetheirorganicstatus.Thiswillbepermanentformeatanimals,butinsomecasestheanimalscanbereconvertedtosupplymilk. Processing aid:Substanceaddedduringprocessingforitstechnicalorfunctionaleffectthatiseither:removed,useduporconvertedtoconstituentsnormallypresentinfood.Thismayendupinthefinishedfoodatinsignificantlevels.Anexamplewouldbeoilusedtogreasetinsforbaking.

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Quarantine area:Adedicatedareaofthefarmusedforthepurposesofquarantineand/orwithholdingpractices.

Quarantine period:Periodofisolationoflivestockfromotheranimals(alsoseewith-holdingperiod).

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Split production:Whereonlypartofthefarmorprocessingunitiscertifiedasorganic.Theremainderofthepropertycanbe(a)non-organic,(b)inconversionor(c)organicbutnotcertified.Alsoseeparallelproduction.

Stillage:Thegrainsandliquideffluentremainingafterdistillation.

Stocking densityintheframeworkofaquaculture,meanstheliveweightofanimalspercubicmetreofwateratanytimeduringthegrow-outphaseandinthecaseofflatfishandshrimptheweightpersquaremetreofsurface.

Subcontracted Operator(alsocalledasub-licensee):Anaturalorlegalpersonorbusinessentitythatperformsservicesonbehalfofanoperator.

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Trader:Entitytradingwith(i.e.buyingandselling)certifiedorganicgoodsinthesupplychainbetweentheproduceroftheorganicgoodsandtheretailmerchantofthefinalproduct,regardlessofwhetherthegoodsarephysicallyreceivedornot(e.g.animporter,exporter,orwholesaler).Agentsthatdonottakeownershipofthegoodsandretailersonlysellingtotheendconsumerarenotconsideredastraders.

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With-holding period:Theintervalbetweenthelastadministrationofaveterinarymedicinalproducttoanimalsundernormalconditionsofuseandtheproductionoffoodstufffromsuchanimals.NBnormallydoublethelegalwith-holdingperiodappliesunderorganicssee5.8.3&5.9.1formoredetail.

Section 3

Labelling and Claims

Labelling as Organic Lessthan95%OrganicFibre,TextilesandApparelGMO LabellingConversion to Organic IdentifyingtheCertifierandLegalResponsibilityIFOAMProductsApprovalofArtworkNon-retail ContainersIrregularitiesandInfringementsLabellingAdditives

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Section 3. Labelling and Claims


3. LABELLING AND CLAIMS

CONTENTS

3.1-3.5 Labelling as Organic3.5 Lessthan95%Organic3.6 Fibre,TextilesandApparel3.7 Labelling Claims3.8 Conversion to Organic3.9 IdentifyingtheCertifierandLegalResponsibility3.10 IFOAMProducts3.11 ApprovalofArtwork3.12 Non-retail Containers3.13 IrregularitiesandInfringements3.14 LabellingAdditives

LABELLING AS ORGANIC

3.1 ThelabellingandadvertisingofaproductspecifiedinSection1.1.1(a)mayrefertoorganicproductionmethodsonlywhere:

• Suchlabellingandadvertisingshowsclearlythatitrelatestoamethodofagriculturalproduction,orisimportedunderthearrangementslaiddowninSection7

• TheproductwasproducedinaccordancewiththerequirementsofSections4,5and6orimportedunderarrangementslaiddowninSection7

• Theproductwasproduced,importedorexportedbyanoperatorwhowassubjecttoaninspectionsystemas set out in Section 7 as appropriate

3.2 ThelabellingandadvertisingofaproductspecifiedinSection1.1.1(b)mayrefertoorganicproductionmethodsonlywhereallofthefollowingaremet:

• Suchindicationsshowclearlythattheyrelatetoamethodofagriculturalproductionandarelinkedwiththenameoftheagriculturalproduceinquestionasobtainedonthefarm

• Allingredientsofagriculturaloriginoftheproductare,orarederivedform,productsobtainedinaccordancewiththerequirementsofSections4,and5orimportedunderthearrangementslaiddowninSection7

• ThesameingredientinasingleproductwasnotderivedfromanorganicsourceandfromasourcenotcomplyingwiththisStandard

• OnlythosesubstanceslistedinSection10,Tables2(feedorfeedadditives)and/or3(ingredientsoradditives)maybeusedasingredientsofnon-agriculturalorigin

• Theingredientsandtheirrelativelevelsappearindescendingorder(mass/mass)inthelistofingredients - Ifherbsand/orspicesconstitutelessthan2%ofthetotalweightoftheproducttheymaybelisted

as“spices”or“herbs”withoutstatingthepercentage • Allingredientsofagriculturaloriginoftheproductare,orarederivedform,productsobtainedinaccordance

withtherequirementsofSections4,and5orimportedunderthearrangementslaiddowninSection7 • OnlysubstanceslistedinSection10wereusedduringtheproductionphase • Thesameingredientinasingleproductwasnotderivedfromanorganicsourceandfromasourcenot

complyingwiththisStandard

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• Theingredientsandtheirrelativelevelsappearindescendingorder(mass/mass)inthelistofingredients

3.3 Organicallyderivedingredientsmustbeusedifavailable.However,notwithstandingSection3.2,ingredientsnotsatisfyingtherequirementsmaybeusedwithauthorisationfromAsureQualityafterareviewinthepreparationofcertainproductsreferredtoinSection1.1.1(b)wheresuchingredients:

• Areofagriculturaloriginandcannotbesourcedascertifiedorganic(insufficientquantitiesorquality(subjecttoperiodicreviewandre-evaluation)andmeettherequirementsofsections6.2&6.3,and

• Donotexceed5%m/mofthecontentofthetotalingredientsofagriculturalorigin,additivesandprocessingaidsinthefinalproduct;and(waterandsaltisnotincludedinthepercentagecalculation),and

• Allingredientsofamulti-ingredientproductshallbelistedontheproductlabelinorderoftheirweightpercentage.Itshallbeapparentwhichingredientsareoforganiccertifiedoriginandwhicharenot.Alladditivesshallbelistedwiththeirfullname,and

• Waterisexcludedfromthepercentagecalculation.Thisrelatestoaddedwaterandwatercontentinamultiingredientproduct.Tobespecificthisexcludesfromthecalculationwateraddedtoreconstituteadehydrate,butdoesnotrelatetoingredientsthatwhenfoundinnatureincludewatersuchasmilkorjuice

USDANOP:Youmustnotclaimorinferthataproductis“100%organic”,ifthereareanynon-organicingredients(howeversmall),orifanyprocessingaidshavebeenused.

LESS THAN 95% ORGANIC (70 - 95%)

3.4 Wherethereisnoorganicsourceofingredientsavailable,thelabellingandadvertisingofaproduct(asreferredtoinSection1.1.1(b)),whichhasbeenpreparedpartlyfrom,(greaterthan5%m/m)non-organicingredients,maynotbecalledorganic.However,theword“organic”maybeusedontheprincipaldisplayinstatementslike“madewithorganicingredients”providedthereisaclearstatementoftheproportionoftheorganicingredients.Anindicationthattheproductiscoveredbythecertificationbodymaybeused,closetotheindicationofproportionoforganicingredients.

3.5 Theaboveisallowedprovidedthatallofthefollowingaremet:

• Atleast70%m/mofthetotalingredientsofagriculturalorigin,additivesandprocessingaidsinthefinalproduct;and(waterandsaltisnotincludedinthepercentagecalculation)mustbecertifiedorganic


• Allingredientsincludingnon-organicingredientsandadditivesmustmeettherequirementsofsections6.2&6.3

• Thereferencetoorganicproductionmethodsisincludedonlyinconjunctionwiththenameoftheingredientoringredients,whicharecertifiedorganic(i.e.notonthefrontpanel)

• Anyingredientsthatarenotcertifiedorganicmustbeclearlyindicatedassuch • Allingredientsandtheirrelativelevelsappearindescendingorder(m/m)inthelistofingredients.Itshallbe

apparentwhichingredientsareoforganiccertifiedoriginandwhicharenot.Alladditivesshallbelistedwiththeirfullname

• Allingredientsappearinthesamecolourandwithanidenticalstyleandsizeoflettering • Thelabelmustshowthepercentageoforganicingredientsintheproducttitle - “Intheproducttitle”isinterpretedaswithinorrightundertheproductnameandinthesamestyle

andsize

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- NBTheremayberestrictionsonthesizeofsuchadeclarationforsomeregulatorystandardssuchastheUSDANOPwhichrestrictssuchadeclarationtohalfthesizeofthelargestfont.Insuchcasesadispensationmaybegranted

• TheproductwasproducedbyanoperatorwhoissubjecttotheregularinspectionsystemassetoutinSections4.11,5.16or6.7

• Gelcoatingsforcapsuleswouldbecalculatedasnon-organiccomponentsunlessacertifiedsourcewasused NBtherearemarketrestrictionstothiscategoryonboththeuseoftheterm“organic”anduseoforganiclogos.

Checkmarketrequirements.NB.TheEUhasphasedoutthiscategory.

Note:therearemarketrestrictionstothiscategoryonboththeuseoftheterm“organic”anduseoforganiclogos.Checkmarketrequirements.TheEUhasphasedoutthiscategory.WinesenttotheEUmaynotbelabeledas“madewithorganicgrapes”.

3.6 FIBRE, TEXTILES AND APPAREL

3.6.1 Labellingoftextilesfollowsallabovestandardsregardinglabellingoforganicfoodwiththeexceptionsinthissection:

• Onlysubstancesallowedbythecertificationbodybaseduponthecriteriafortextileprocessinginsection6.10.11shallbeusedtoprocessfibreproductslabelledas“organic”

• Apparelandothertextileproductslabelledasorganicconsistofatleast95%byweightorganicfibreasdescribedinsection6.10*

• Textilesmaybelabelled“madewith(…%)organicallyproducedfibres”onlyifatleast70%ofthefibresareorganicasdescribedinsection6.10*

*(Percentagesinthe2ndand3rdpointsaboverefertothetotalweightofthefibres,anddonotincludetheweightofthenon-textileaccessoriessuchasbuttonsandzippers.)

3.6.2 Woolbalesarelabelledasper5.12.11:Farmnameandaddress,organicstatusandnameofCertificationBody.

3.7 LABELLING CLAIMS

3.7.1 Itisnotrecommendedtomakeabsenteeclaimssuchas“antibiotic-free”or“nopesticides”,or“GMO-Free”,ormakehealthclaims.AsureQualitywillassesstheorganicaspectsofalabel,howeveritistheoperatorsresponsibilitytoensurethatlabelingmeetsimportingcountryrequirements,andinthecaseofOOAP,labellingmustalsomeetNewZealandrequirements.

Note:MPIhaspublishedguidanceonthelabelingofmanukahoney

3.8 CONVERSION TO ORGANIC

3.8.1 Productsoffarmsintransitiontoorganicproductionmethodsmayonlybelabelledas“conversiontoorganic”after12monthsofproductionusingorganicmethodsprovidingthat:

• Therequirementsreferredtoinparagraphs3.1and3.2arefullysatisfied. • Theindicationsreferringtoconversiondonotmisleadthepurchaseroftheproductregardingitsdifference

fromproductsobtainedfromfarmsand/orfarmunits,whichhavefully,completedtheconversionperiod. • Suchanindicationtakestheformofwords,suchas“productunderconversiontoorganicfarming”,orsimilar

wordsorphraseacceptedbythecompetentauthorityofthecountrywheretheproductismarketed,and

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mustappearinacolour,sizeandstyleofletteringwhichisnotmoreprominentthanthesalesdescriptionoftheproduct.

• Theproductcontainsonlyonecropingredientofagriculturalorigin. • Productslabeledas“inconversion”maynotbeexportedtoEurope. • YourlabellingmustcomplytoAsureQualityand/ortheregistrationissuedbyAsureQualityasthemostrecent

certificationbodythathascertifiedtheproduct.IfyouusetheAsureQualityMarkinsuchcasesitwouldbethe“in-conversion”typeused(seebelow).

3.8.2 Cropsharvestedlessthan36monthsaftertheapplicationofaprohibitedinputtothecrop,orsoil,mustnotbe

labeledorsoldasorganic.

3.8.3 LabellingofFeed-Wheretheformulationincludesin-conversionfeedthismustbeclearlyshownintheingredientslist.NB.Undersomestandardstheremaynotbeanoptiontosellformulationswhichincludein-conversionfeed.

3.9 IDENTIFYING THE CERTIFIER AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

3.9.1 Yourlabelmustidentifytheorganiccertificationbody.ThiscanbeachievedthroughtheuseoftheAsureQualityMarkwhichincorporatesyourorganicregistrationnumber.Alternativelyitmaybeinwordsintheform:“CertifiedorganicbyAsureQualityLimited”plusyourorganicregistrationnumberas“RegistrationnumberXXXX”or“Reg.#XXXX”.NB.Forcertainmarketsitiscompulsorytousethewordingirrespectiveofwhetherthelogoisused.AsureQualitywillissueyourpersonalisedAsureQualityMarkafteryousigntheapplicableLicenseAgreement.

3.9.2 IfusingtheEULogo,thenyoumustusetheappropriatedescriptionforwheretheproductwasfarmedandAsureQualityCodeNumberinthesamevisualfieldastheEULogo(e.g.bothonbackpanel).ThecodenumberisintheformatNZ-BIO-XX.

Theindicationoftheplacewheretheagriculturalrawmaterialswerefarmedistobeoneofthefollowingforms:

• “NewZealandAgriculture”,wheretheagriculturalrawmaterialhasbeenfarmedinNewZealand • “Non-EUAgriculture”,wheretheagriculturalrawmaterialhasbeenfarmedinthirdcountries • “EUAgriculture”,wheretheagriculturalrawmaterialhasbeenfarmedintheEU • “EU/non-EUAgriculture”,wherepartoftheagriculturalrawmaterialhasbeenfarmedintheEUandpartina

thirdcountry

Fortheabovefarmingoriginstatement,theoriginofsmallquantitiesmaybedisregardedprovidedthetotalquantityofthedisregardedingredientsdoesnotexceed2%ofthetotalquantitybyweightofrawingredientsofagriculturalorigin.Thefarmingoriginindicationmustnotappearinacolour,sizeandstyleofletteringmoreprominentthatthesalesdescriptionoftheproduct.

Thelogo,codenumberandrequirementsfortheuseofthelogoareavailableonrequestfromAsureQuality.Approvalissubjecttotheoperatorsigninganagreementontheuseofthelogo,codenumberandfarmingorigin.

3.9.3 Thelabelmustidentifythepersonorcompanylegallyresponsiblefortheproduct.

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3.10 IFOAM PRODUCTS

3.10.1 TheIFOAMlogomayonlybeusedonIFOAMcertifiedproducts.TheIFOAMaccreditedcertificationprogrammedoesnotincludeallorganiccategories.Forexampleitdoesnotincludemarineproductsorhealth&beautyproducts.

3.10.2 ForaparticularproducttobewithintheIFOAMaccreditedprogrammeitmustbeoftheappropriatecategory,andpercentageoforganicingredients:

• Anindividualnon-IFOAMingredientmustnotexceed10%ofthetotalorganicingredientsinaproduct. • Thecumulatednon-IFOAMingredientsmustnotexceed20%ofthetotalorganicingredientsinaproduct.

3.11 APPROVAL OF ARTWORK

3.11 ToavoidmisuseoftheAsureQualityMark,IFOAMlogo,EUlogo,Canadianlogo,ortheUSDANOPlogo,artworkmustbeapprovedbyAsureQualitybeforeprinting.InthecaseoftheAsureQualityMark,orIFOAMlogo,useissubjecttosigningalicenseagreement.Approvalwillalsocheckwhetheranyclaimsmadeareclearandnotmisleading.IfyoudonotgetwrittenapprovalfromAsureQualitybeforeprinting,andtheartworkdoesnotcomplywiththeseStandards,youmaybeaskedtoreprintit.

3.12 NON-RETAIL CONTAINERS

3.12.1 Thelabellingofnon-retailcontainersofproductshouldmeetthefollowingrequirements:

• ThenameandaddressofthepersonresponsiblefortheproductionorpreparationoftheproductANDwheredifferentthenameandaddressoftheownerorselleroftheproduct

• Thenameoftheproduct,orinthecaseoffeed,adescriptionofthecompoundfeedingstuff • Thattheproductisoforganicstatus • Thenameofthecertificationbody • Theconsignmentreferencenumber(lotorbatchnumber),ifaccompaniedbyanexport/transaction

certificate

3.12.2 Multi-componentproducts–liveorunprocessedagriculturalproducts(e.g.vegeboxes)maybesoldormarketedasorganiconlyifallcomponentsareorganic.

3.13 IRREGULARITIES AND INFRINGEMENTS

3.13 AsureQualitywilltakethefollowingactionwhenirregularitiesandinfringementsarefound:

• WheretheirregularityisfoundintheimplementationofSections3,4or5,theindicationsprovidedforinparagraph1.2referringtotheorganicproductionmethodareremovedfromtheentirelotofproductionrunaffectedbytheirregularityconcerned.

• Whereamanifestinfringementoraninfringementwithprolongedeffectsisfound,prohibittheoperatorconcernedfrommarketingproductswithindicationsreferringtotheorganicproductionmethodforaperiodagreedwithAsureQuality.

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3.14 LABELLING ADDITIVES

3.14.1 Ifyoufortifyyourproductwithmineralsorvitamins,youmustprovideevidencethatthemineralorvitaminislegallyrequiredintheproduct,inthecountryinwhichitisintendedforsale.

3.14.2 Iffortificationislegallyrequired,thentheadditivemaybelabeledasafortifiedadditivee.g.“vitaminC”.

3.14.3 Ifyouuseascorbicacidasanantioxidant(orotheruseasanadditive)youmustlabelitasascorbicacidratherthanvitamin C.

3.14.4 Ifyouusetocopherolasanantioxidant(orotheruseasanadditive)youmustlabelitastocopherolratherthanvitamin E.

Section 6

Processing and Handling

GeneralIngredientsProcessingMethodsPestManagementPackagingCleaningandSanitationCertificationRequirements

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Section 6. Processing and Handling Standard (includes textiles)


6. PROCESSING AND HANDLING

Theobjectiveisthat100%ofingredientsinprocessedproductswillcomefromanAsureQualityapprovedorigin.Wherethisisnotpossibleexceptionsareincludedinsection6.2.

CONTENTS

6.1 General6.2 Ingredients6.3 ProcessingMethods6.4 PestManagement6.5 Packaging6.6 CleaningandSanitation6.7 CertificationRequirements6.8 HandlingduringTransportationandStorage

6.1 GENERAL

6.1.1 Handlersandprocessorsshallnotco-mingleorganicproductswithnon-organicproducts.

6.1.2 Youmustensurethatallorganicproductsareclearlyidentifiedassuch,andstored,handledandtransportedinawaythatpreventscontactwithconventionalproductthroughouttheentireprocess.Thisincludesseparationoforganicandnon-organicproductsinstorageusingidentification,separationbydistanceortime,orinventorycontrol.

6.1.3 Thehandlerandprocessorshalltakeallnecessarymeasurestopreventorganicproductsfrombeingcontaminatedbypollutantsandcontaminants,includingthecleaning,decontamination,orifnecessarydisinfectionoffacilitiesandequipment.

6.1.4 Youmustidentifyandminimiserisksofenvironmentalpollutionresultingfromyourprocessing(and/orhandling)activity.

6.1.5 Processorsmustrespecttheprinciplesofgoodmanufacturingpractices.Youmustmaintainappropriateproceduresbasedonidentificationofcriticalprocessingsteps.

ForadditionalrulesspecifictotheUSAmarketpleasereferto:USDANOP205.201(5).

6.2 INGREDIENTS

6.2.1 AllingredientsusedinanorganicprocessedproductshallbeorganicallyproducedexceptforthoseadditivesandprocessingaidsthatarelistedinSection10Table3andareincompliancewiththespecificconditions.

Regional or other exceptionAsureQualitymayauthorisetheuseofnon-organicingredientssubjecttoperiodicreviewandre-evaluationwheresuchingredients:• Areofagriculturaloriginandcannotbesourcedasorganicinsufficientqualityorquantity,and• Arenotinbothorganicandnon-organicformsofthesameingredientinthesameproductand• Donotexceed5%m/mofthecontentofthetotalingredientsofagriculturalorigin,additivesand

processingaidsinthefinalproduct.Waterandsaltmaybeusedasingredientsintheproductionoforganicproductsandarenotincludedinthepercentagecalculationsoforganicingredients,and

• Meettherequirementsofsection6.2and6.3,and• Meetthelabellingrequirementsspecifiedin3.1and3.2

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6.2.2 Minerals(includingtraceelements),vitaminsandsimilarisolatedingredientsshallnotbeusedunlesstheiruseislegallyrequiredinthefoodproductsinwhichtheyareincorporated,orwhereseveredietaryornutritionaldeficiencycanbedemonstrated.Thisappliestoboththecountryofmanufactureandthecountrywheretheproductissold.

6.2.3 Preparationsofmicro-organismsandenzymescommonlyusedinfoodprocessingmaybeused,withtheexceptionofgeneticallyengineeredmicro-organismsandtheirproducts.Processorsshallusemicro-organismsgrownonsubstratesthatconsistentirelyoforganicingredientsandsubstancesinTable3,ifavailable.Thisincludesculturesthatarepreparedormultipliedin-house.

6.2.4 Youmustnotuseingredients,additivesorprocessingaidsderivedfromGMOsinorganicprocessedproducts.

6.2.5 Inputs,processingaidsandingredientsshallbetracedbackonestepinthebiologicalchaintothedirectsourceorganismfromwhichtheyareproducedtoverifythattheyarenotderivedfromGMOs.

6.2.6 Youmustnotuseingredientsproducedusingnanotechnology.

6.2.7 Watermustbepotable.

6.2.8 Youmustnotusesubstancesandtechniquesthat:

• Reconstitutepropertieslostbytheprocessingandstorageoforganicproducts • Conceal negligent processing • Ormayotherwisebemisleadingastothetruenatureoftheseproducts.Watermaybeusedforre-hydration

or reconstitution

6.3 PROCESSING METHODS

6.3.1 Processingmethodsshallbemechanical,physicalorbiologicalinnatureandminimisetheuseofnon-agriculturalingredients,processingaidsandadditives.Anyadditives,processingaids,orothermaterialthatchemicallyreactwithormodifyorganicfoodshallberestrictedandmustappearinTable3.

6.3.2 SolventsusedtoextractorganicproductsshalleitherbeorganicallyproducedorfoodgradesubstancesthatappearinTable3andusedincompliancetothestatedrestriction(ifany).

6.3.3 Youmustnotuseirradiationoringredientsoradditivesthathavebeenirradiated.Thisincludesirradiationforthepurposesofpestcontrol,foodpreservation,theeliminationofpathogensorsanitation.

6.3.4 Filtrationequipmentshallnotcontainasbestos,orutilisetechniquesorsubstancesthatmaynegativelyaffecttheproduct.

6.3.5 Thefollowingconditionsofstoragearepermitted(forallowedsubstancesintheseconditions,seeTable3).

• Controlledatmosphere • Temperaturecontrol • Drying • Humidityregulation

6.3.6 Ethylenegasispermittedforripening.

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6.3.7 Steamtrapsandfiltersshouldbeusedtoremovenon-volatileboilerwateradditives.

6.3.8 Honeytemperaturesshouldbemaintainedaslowaspossibleduringextractionandprocessingandmustnotexceed45ºC.

6.3.9 Fortheproductionoforganicmicro-organismsforprocessedfoodandfeed(e.g.yeast),onlyorganicproducedsubstratemaybeused.

6.4 PEST MANAGEMENT

6.4.1 Ahandlerorprocessorisrequiredtomanagepestsandshallusethefollowingmethodsaccordingtothesepriorities:

a. Preventativemethodssuchasdisruption,eliminationofhabitatandaccesstofacilities b. Mechanical,physicalandbiologicalmethods c. SubstancesappearinginTable1(orothersubstancesallowedforusebyAsureQualityinaccordancewith

Section10)maybeusedprovidedthattheyareacceptedforuseinhandling,storage,transportationorprocessingfacilitiesbythecompetentauthorityandsothatcontactwithorganicproductsisprevented

d. Substances(otherthanpesticides)usedintraps

6.4.2 Pestsshouldbeavoidedbygoodmanufacturingpractice.Pestcontrolmeasureswithinstorageareasortransportcontainersmayinclude:

• Physicalbarriersorothertreatmentssuchassound,ultra-sound,light,ultra-violetlight • Traps(pheromoneandstaticbaittrapsformonitoring) • Controlledtemperature(freezingorheating) • Controlledatmosphere(carbondioxide,oxygen,nitrogen) • Desiccantdusts(diatomaceousearthoramorphoussilica)

Ifyouusedesiccantdustsonorganicproductsyoumustremovethembyvacuumingorsieving.

6.4.3 Youmustnotuseprohibitedpestcontrolpractices,whichinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowingsubstancesandmethods:

• PesticidesnotcontainedinTable1 • Fumigationorfoggingwithethyleneoxide,methylbromide,aluminumphosphideorothersubstancenot

containedinTable1 • Ionizingradiation

6.4.4 Thedirectuseorapplicationofaprohibitedmethodormaterialrendersthatproductnolongerorganic.Theoperatorshalltakenecessaryprecautionstopreventcontamination,includingtheremovaloforganicproductfromthestorageorprocessingfacility,andmeasurestodecontaminatetheequipmentorfacilities.Applicationofprohibitedsubstancestoequipmentorfacilitiesshallnotcontaminateorganicproducthandledorprocessedtherein.

6.5 PACKAGING

6.5.1 Packagingmaterialshallnotcontaminateorganicfood.

6.5.2 Packagingmaterials,andstoragecontainers,orbinsthatcontainasyntheticfungicide,preservative,orfumigantareprohibited.

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6.5.3 Organicproduceshallnotbepackagedinreusedbagsorcontainersthathavebeenincontactwithanysubstancelikelytocompromisetheorganicintegrityofproductoringredientplacedinthosecontainers.

6.5.4 Processorsoforganicfoodshouldavoidunnecessarypackagingmaterials.

6.5.5 Organicfoodshouldbepackagedinreusable,recycled,recyclable,andbiodegradablepackagingwheneverpossible.

6.5.6 Thefollowingpackingmaterialshouldnotbeused:

• PVC • Polystyrene(expandedfoam),unlessforthetransportationoffishproducts

6.5.7 Thefollowingpackingmaterialmustnotbeused:

• Bio-plasticsderivedfromGMingredientsornanotechnology

6.6 CLEANING AND SANITATION

6.6.1 Operatorsshalltakeallnecessaryprecautionstoprotectorganicfoodagainstcontaminationbysubstancesprohibitedinorganicfarmingandhandling,pests,disease-causingorganisms,andforeignsubstances.

6.6.2 OnlywaterandsubstancesthatappearinTable3,asprocessingaidsmaybeusedafterharvestascleanersordisinfectantsindirectcontactwithorganicfood.SubstancesotherthanthoseappearinginTable3areonlyallowediftheyarelegallyrequired.

6.6.3 Operationsthatusecleaners,sanitisers,anddisinfectantsonfoodcontactsurfacesshallusetheminawaythatmaintainsthefood’sorganicintegrity.

NB.ForoperatorscertifiedunderCOR,onlysanitiserscomprisedofthegenericingredientslistedinthatStandardmaybeused.

6.6.4 Theoperatorshallperformaninterveningeventbetweentheuseofanycleaner,sanitiser,ordisinfectantandthecontactoforganicfoodwiththatsurfacesufficienttopreventresidualcontaminationofthatorganicfood.Acceptableinterveningeventsincludeahotwaterrinse,asufficientflushoforganicproductthatisnotsoldasorganic,oradequatetimeforthesubstancetovolatise.

6.6.5 SanitisersandcleanersincludedinTable3shallbeevaluatedbythecriteriaforprocessingandhandlingsubstancesthatappearinSection10.

6.6.6 Operatorsshoulddesignfacilities,plantlayout,installequipment,anddeviseacleaning,disinfectingandsanitisingsystemthatpreventsthecontaminationoffoodandfoodcontactsurfacesbyprohibitedsubstances,non-organicingredients,pests,disease-causingorganisms,andforeignmaterial.

6.6.7 Handlersandprocessorsshouldusephysicalandmechanicalmeanssuchasdryheat,moistheat,exclusion,andothernon-chemicalmethodstopreventmicrobiologicalcontamination.

6.6.8 Operatorsshouldnotusepersistentcleansersand/orsanitisersthatarenoteasilyremovedbyaninterveningevent(e.g.quaternaryammonia)orhaveanadverseimpactontheenvironment(e.g.halogenatedcompounds).Thesemaybeapprovedifthereistestingtoverifythesanitisercanbeeffectivelyremovedbeforefoodcontact.

Interpretativenote:MPIApprovedMaintenancecompoundshavebeenapprovedforusebasedonbeingabletobeeffectivelyremovediflabeldirectionsarefollowed.

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6.7 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

6.7.1 Theproducerand/oroperatorshouldprovide:

• Afulldescriptionoftheunit,showingthefacilitiesusedforthepreparation,packagingandstorageofagriculturalproductsbeforeandaftertheoperationsconcerningthem

• Youshouldalsoincludeaprocessflowdiagram • AllthepracticalmeasurestobetakenattheleveloftheunittoensurecomplianceofthisStandard • Detailsonwhichmarketsareintendedtobesupplied

Thisdescription,andthemeasuresconcerned,shouldbesignedbytheresponsiblepersonoftheunitandthecertificationbody.

TheOrganicManagementPlanshouldincludeanundertakingbytheoperatortoperformtheoperationsinsuchawayastocomplywithSection6ofthisStandardandtoaccept,intheeventofinfringements,theimplementationofmeasuresasreferredtoinparagraph3.14ofthisStandardandbecountersignedbybothparties.

6.7.2 Writtenaccountsshouldbekeptenablingthecertificationbodyorauthoritytotrace:

• Theorigin,natureandquantitiesofagriculturalproductsasreferredtoinSection1ofthisStandard,whichhavebeendeliveredtotheunit

• Thenature,quantitiesandconsigneesofproductsasreferredtoinSection1ofthisStandard,whichhavelefttheunit

• Anyotherinformationsuchastheorigin,natureandquantitiesofingredients,additivesandmanufacturingaidsdeliveredtotheunitandthecompositionofprocessedproductsthatisrequiredbyAsureQualityforthepurposesofproperinspectionoftheoperations

6.7.3 WhereproductsnotreferredtoinSection1ofthisStandardarealsoprocessed,packagedorstoredintheunitconcerned:

• TheunitmusthaveseparateareaswithinthepremisesforthestorageofproductsasreferredtoinSection1ofthisStandard,beforeandaftertheoperations

• Operationsshouldbecarriedoutcontinuouslyuntilthecompleterunhasbeendealtwith,separatedbyplaceortimefromsimilaroperationsperformedonproductsnotcoveredbySection1ofthisStandard

• Ifsuchoperationsarenotcarriedoutfrequently,theyshouldbeannouncedinadvance,withadeadlineagreedonwithAsureQuality

• EverymeasureshouldbetakentoensureidentificationoflotsandtoavoidmixtureswithproductsnotobtainedinaccordancewiththerequirementsofthisStandard

6.7.4 AsureQualityshouldensureafullphysicalinspection,atleastonceayearoftheunit.Samplesfortestingofproducts

notlistedinthisStandardmaybetakenwheretheiruseissuspected.Aninspectionreportmustbedrawnupaftereachvisitandcountersignedbythepersonresponsiblefortheunitinspected.Additionaloccasionalunannouncedvisitsmayalsobeundertakenaccordingtoneedoratrandom.

6.7.5 TheoperatorshouldgiveAsureQuality,forinspectionpurposes,accesstotheunitandtowrittenaccountsandrelevantsupportingdocuments.Theoperatorshouldalsoprovidetheinspectionbodywithanyinformationnecessaryforthepurposesofinspection.

6.7.6 TherequirementsinrespecttothetransportaslaiddowninSection6.8areapplicable.

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6.7.7 OnreceiptofaproductreferredtoinSection1ofthisStandard,theoperatorshallcheck:

• Theclosingofthepackagingorcontainerwhereitisrequired • ThepresenceoftheindicationsreferredtointhisSection.Theresultofthisverificationshallbeexplicitly

mentionedintheaccounts.WhenthereisanydoubtthattheproductcannotbeverifiedaccordingtotheproductionsystemprovidedforinSection4and/or5ofthisStandard,itmustbeplacedonthemarketwithoutindicationreferringtotheorganicproductionmethod

6.7.8 Ifyouareproducingprocessedfoodorfeedyoumustestablishandupdateproceduresbasedonasystematicidentificationofcriticalprocessingsteps(i.e.HACCP).

6.8 HANDLING DURING TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

6.8.1 Productintegrityshouldbemaintainedduringanystorageandtransportationandhandlingbyuseofthefollowingprecautions:

• Organicproductsmustbeprotectedatalltimesfromco-minglingwithnon-organicproducts • Organicproductsmustbeprotectedatalltimesfromcontactwithmaterialsandsubstancesnotpermitted

foruseinorganicfarmingandhandling • Separationbetweenorganicandnon-organicproductsmustbeintimeand/orspaceinawaythatprevents

substitutionbyorcontactwithconventionalproductsthroughtheentireprocess,includingtransportation.

6.8.2 Whereonlypartoftheunitiscertified,otherproductnotcoveredbythisStandardshouldbestoredandhandledseparatelyandbothtypesofproductsshouldbeclearlyidentified.

6.8.3 Bulkstoresforunpackagedorganicproductshouldbeseparatefromconventionalproductstoresandclearlylabelledtothateffect,withphysicalsignageforthedesignatedareafororganicproductstorage.

Examplesoforganicproductinbulkstoresinclude,butisnotlimitedto,graininabulksilo,rawmilkinbulktanks,orhoneyinbulkdrums.

6.8.4 Storageareasandtransportcontainersfororganicproductshouldbecleanedusingmethodsandmaterialspermittedinorganicproduction.MeasuresshouldbetakentopreventpossiblecontaminationfromanypesticideorothertreatmentnotlistedinSection10beforeusingastorageareaorcontainerthatisnotdedicatedsolelytoproducts.

6.8.5 Thecertifiedoperatorowningtheproductatthepointoftransportisresponsibleformaintainingtheorganicintegrityduringthetransportprocess,unlesstransportoperatoriscertifiedintheirownright.

6.8.6 ProductsreferredtoinSection1ofthisStandardwhicharenotintheirfinalpackaging(i.e.pointofsalepackaging)shouldbetransportedinaclosedmannerwhichshouldpreventcontaminationorsubstitutionofthecontentwithsubstancesorproductsnotcompatiblewiththeStandardandbelabelledasper3.12.

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6.9 PROCESSING STANDARDS FOR LIVESTOCK FEED

Thissectioncoverstheadditionalrequirementsspecifictolivestockfeed.Theseproductsinclude:compoundfodder,supplementaryfodder,completefodderandfeedmaterials.Thissectiondoesnotrelatetotheprocessingofpetfood.AsureQualitydoesnotcertifyorganicfeedforexportingtoEurope.

CONTENTS

FeedSpecificDefinitions6.9.1 AgriculturalIngredients6.9.2 Non-agriculturalIngredients6.9.3 Labelling

FEED SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS

Feed materials:Theediblematerialsconsumedbylivestockfortheirnutritionalvalueandmaycompriseconcentrates(suchasgrains,beans,andoilseedmeals)orroughages(suchashay,silage,andfodder).

Compound feeding stuffs:Mixturesoffeedmaterials,whichareintendedforanimalnutritionbyfeedingaseitheracompletefeedorasasupplementaryfeed.

Complete feed:Mixturesofanimalfeedingstuffswhichcanbeusedasstand-alonedailyrationsduetoitscomposition.

Supplementary feed:Mixtureofanimalfeedingstuffscontainingahighcontentofspecificsubstanceswhichcanbeusedindailyrationonlytogetherwithotherfeedingstuffsduetoitscomposition.

6.9.1 AGRICULTURAL INGREDIENTS

6.9.1.1 Acceptableingredientsofagriculturalorigininclude:

• OrganicfeedingredientslistedinSection10,Table2 • Non-organicfeedingredientssubjecttomaximumpercentagesandunavailabilityoforganicingredients

6.9.1.2 Youmaynothaveorganicandnon-organicformsofthesameingredient.

6.9.1.3 Youmustnotartificiallyaddbackinnutritionalpropertieslostduringprocessing.

6.9.2 NON-AGRICULTURAL INGREDIENTS

6.9.2.1 AcceptableIngredientsofnon-agriculturalorigininclude:

• Potablewater • SupplementsandfeedadditivesaslistedinSection10,Table2

6.9.3 LABELLING

6.9.3.1 ThefollowingpartsofSection3applytofeed:

• 3.1 General labelling requirements

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• 3.2Ingredientrequirements • 3.7 GMO labelling • 3.9Identifyingthecertifier • 3.10UseofIFOAMlogo • 3.11IFOAMingredients • 3.12Approvalofartwork • 3.13 Non-retail containers • 5.17.3.6Prohibitedingredientsinfeed

Pleasenotethatunlikeprocessedfoodtherearenotvaryingorganiccategoriesoforganicfeed.

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6.10 PROCESSING STANDARDS FOR TEXTILES (NON-IFOAM)

Thescopeofthissectionistheprocessingproductsofallnaturalfibrese.g.scouredwool,fabric.Theseproductsarenormallyoutsidethescopeoforganicregulations,sothissectionrepresentsprivatelabelcertification.NB.TextilesarenolongercoveredbyIFOAMduetorecognitionthatthisscopeiscoveredbytheGlobalOrganicTextileStandard(GOTS).

CONTENTS

General Requirements ProcessingMethodsInputsWool

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6.10.1 FibreprocessingshallcomplywiththerequirementsofSections6.1and6.4.

6.10.2 LabellingoftextilesshallcomplywiththerequirementsofSection3“Labellingandclaims”.

6.10.3 Operatorsshallhaveamanagementsysteminplace,whichensuresthatanyeffluentsreleasedintotheenvironmentresultingfromwetprocessingareproperlytreated.

PROCESSING METHODS

6.10.4 Organicfibreprocessingshoulduseappropriatetechniquesthatareleastdamagingtotheenvironment.

6.10.5 Wheneverpossible,organicfibreproductsshouldbeprocessedusingonlymechanicaland/orphysicalmethods.

6.10.6 Organictextilesshouldbeusedtothemaximumextentpossibleandnotblendedwithnon-organicfibres.

6.10.7 Equipmentshouldbeconstructed,maintained,andoperatedinawaythatavoidscontaminationoffibresandfibreproducts.

INPUTS

6.10.8 Non-organic,naturalorsyntheticfibresblendedwithorganicfibresshouldnotcontaintoxicsubstancesorfibresproducedinawaythatishazardoustoconsumers,workersortheenvironment.

6.10.9 Theamountsofchemicalsubstancesusedinorganicfibreprocessingshouldbelimitedtotheminimumquantityneededtoachievethedesiredproduct.

6.10.10 Operatorsshouldavoidtheuseofnon-biodegradable,bio-accumulatinginputproductsandheavymetals.

6.10.11 InadditiontotherequirementsoutlinedinSection10,thefollowingadditionalconsiderationsapplytosubstancesusedtoprocessandhandlefibre:

• Substancesmaybeallowedinorganictextileprocessingonlyiftheyarebiodegradable,generallyrecognisedassafe(GRAS)andhypoallergenic

• Substancesshallbeprohibitedinorganictextileprocessingiftheyarecarcinogenic,mutagenic,teratogenic,toxic,orproducedbygeneticallymodifiedorganismsorionizingradiation

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WOOL SCOURING

6.10.12 Chemicalproductsusedforscouringandde-greasingofwoolmustbereadilydegradableandthereshallbeanappropriatewastewatertreatment.

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6.11 WINE PROCESSING STANDARD

ThesespecificrequirementsareinadditiontotherequirementsinSection6-Processing.Theserequirementsarenotinlieuofanyfoodsafetylegislation.

CONTENTS

IngredientsAdditivesandProcessingAidsProcessingMethodsPackagingLabelling

INGREDIENTS

6.11.1 Youmustuseorganicallygrowngrapestomakeorganicwine.

6.11.2 Forenrichment(increasednaturalalcoholcontent)youmayusethefollowingingredients:

• Sucrose - organic • Organic grape must concentrate

ExceptionAsureQualitymaygrantanexceptiontousenon-organicsugarforpre-fermentationchaptalisation,whereorganicsugariseitherunavailableoravailablebuthasunacceptablecharacteristicsorisotherwisenotsuitablefortechnicalreasons.Thisclausewillbereviewedbefore31July2019.

6.11.3 Tofermentwineyoumayusethefollowingprocessingaid:

• Naturalyeast

Yeastmustnotbefromsourcesgrownonpetrochemicalsubstrate,orsulfitewasteliquororusingGMOtechnologies.Youshoulduseorganicyeastwhereavailable.NB:Yeastiscalculatedasanon-organicingredientunlesscertified.

ADDITIVES AND PROCESSING AIDS

NB.Thefollowingmarketrestrictionsapply:

• Entriesmarkedwithanasterix*maynotbeusedinproductintendedforsaleintheEU• Entriesmarkedwith#areprohibitedforuseinwinecertifiedunderUSDANOPorCOR• Entriesmarkedwith^areprohibitedforuseinwinecertifiedundertheIFOAMaccreditedprogrammeYoumayuse

thefollowingadditivesandprocessingaids:

6.11.4 Youmayusethefollowinggases:

Tocreateaninertatmosphereandtohandletheproductshieldedfromtheair

• Argonᵠ • CarbonDioxide

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• Nitrogen Foraerationoroxygenation:

• Air • OxygenForbubbling: • Nitrogen

Topreservewineyoumayuse:

• INS220sulphurdioxide • INS224potassiummetabisulphiteɄ

Themaximumsulphurdioxidecontentshallnotexceed:

• 100milligramsperlitreforredwineswitharesidualsugarlevellowerthan2gramsperlitre • 150miligramsperlitreforwhiteandroséwineswitharesidualsugarlevellowerthan2gramsperlitre • 155miligramsperlitreforqualitysparklingwine • Forallotherwines,themaximumsulphurcontentappliedinaccordancewithAnnes1BtoRegulation(EC)

No606/2009on1August2010,shallbereducedby30milligramsperlitre

NB.INS221,INS222,INS223,INS225orINS228maynotbeusedundertheIFOAMprogrammeNB.SomeregulatedstandardsexcludetheuseofSO2,orelserestricttouseinwine“madewithorganicingredients”

ExceptionAsureQualitymaygrantanexceptiontoincreasethemaximumsulphurdioxidecontentwhenextremeweatherconditionsprovokedifficultiesincertainwine-growingareas,whichmakeitnecessarytousesupplementaryamountsofsulphitesinthepreparationofwinetoachievestabilityofthefinalproductofthatyear.

6.11.5 Toencourageyeastdevelopmentyoumayusethefollowingprocessingaids:

• Diammoniumphosphate(DAP)Ʉ Ȼ-Nomorethan0.3gm/l • Thiaminehydrochloride(VitaminB1) • Yeastautolysate*^

6.11.6 Forclarification/finingyoumayuse:

• Silicondioxide(INS551)asagelorcolloidalsolution • Potassiumcasinate^Ʉ Ȼ • Bentonite# • Diatomaceousearth • Pectolyticenzymes • Lysozyme(eggwhitelysozyme)°*^Ȼ • Eggwhitealbumen°–derivedfromorganicrawmaterialunlesscommerciallyunavailable • Isinglass°–derivedfromorganicrawmaterialunlesscommerciallyunavailable • Tannins°–derivedfromorganicrawmaterialunlesscommerciallyunavailable • Casein°–organicunlesscommerciallyunavailable • Gelatine-Foodgrade.derivedfromorganicrawmaterialunlesscommerciallyunavailable • Plantproteinsfromwheatorpeas°–derivedfromorganicrawmaterialunlesscommerciallyunavailable • Skimmilk*–mustbeorganic

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6.11.7 Forfilteringyoumayuse:

• Cellulose • Tannicacid#°(INS184) • Diatomaceousearth • Perlite

6.11.8 Fordeacidificationyoumayusethefollowingapprovedproducts:

• Potassiumtartrate(INS336) • Potassiumcarbonate&potassiumbicarbonateɄ(INS501) • Lacticacidbacteria • L(+)Tartaricacid • Calciumcarbonate(INS170)

6.11.9 Foracidificationyoumayuse:

• LacticAcid • L(+)Tartaricacid

6.11.10 Forwinestabilisationyoumayuse:

• Citricacid(INS330)

6.11.11 Toeliminatedefectsoftasteorsmellinthewine:

• Cupric citrate Ʉ Ȼ ^ • CoppersulphateɄ Ȼ ^-Treatedproductmustnotexceed1mg/l - Onlyuntil31July2015

6.11.12 Otherpermittedadditivesusedinwineproduction:

• Ascorbicacid(INS300) • L-Malicacid*(INS296)

6.11.13 Otherpermittedprocessingaidsusedinwineproduction:

• Activatedcarbon/charcoal • Agar*# • Alginicacid*# • Sodiumalginate* • Potassiumalginate • Calciumalginate*^Ȼ • Kaolin(aluminiumsilicate)#* • Calcium citrates* • Ethylalcohol*# • Guar gum* # • GumArabic(Acaiagum)# • Lacticacidbacteria#/malolacticbacteria# • Oakchips

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6.11.14 Youmustnotuseprocessingaidsandadditivesthatare:

• Inbothorganicandnon-organicforms • GMOderived

PROCESSING METHODS

6.11.15 Youmayuseacceptableprocessingmethodswhichinclude:

• Crushing • Settling • Centrifugation • Chilling • Shorttermheating • Hotbottlingofwine • Filtrationwithapprovedmedia • Treatmentwithinertgas(see6.11.4)Youmustnotuse: • Partialconcentrationthroughcooling • Electrodialysistreatmenttoensurethetartaricstabilisationofwine • Partialdealcoholisation • Treatmentwithcationexchangerstoensurethetartaricstabilisationofwine • Heattreatment>70°C

6.11.16 Youmustprocessandtreatorganicwastesfromwineproductioninsuchawaythattheydonotdamagetheenvironment.Youshouldrecyclesuchmaterialasorganicfertiliser.

6.11.17 Youmustnotblendorganicwineswithnon-organicwinesatanypercentage.

6.11.18 Ifyoualsohandlenon-organicproductsinthewinemakingfacility:

• Youmustcarryoutoperationsonorganicproductscontinuouslyuntilthecompleterunhasbeendealtwith,separatedbyplaceortimefromsimilaroperationsperformedonnon-organicproducts

• Youmuststoreorganicproducts,beforeandaftertheoperations,separatedbyplaceortimefromnon-organicproducts

• Youmustmaintainanuptodateregisterofalloperationsandquantitiesprocessed

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PACKAGING

6.11.19 Youmayuse:

• Non-contaminatedcork

6.11.20 Youshouldacceptback:

• Emptybottles

6.11.21 Youmustnotuse:

• Corkstreatedwithchlorine • Leadcaps • Polystyrene • PVCbasedglues

LABELLING

ForgenerallabellingrequirementsrefertoSection3–Labelling.

6.11.22 Winelabelledas“winemadefromorganicgrapes”cannotbeartheEUlogo.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

6.11.23 Youmustretainrecordsrelatingtoorganicproductionforaperiodofatleastfiveyearsincludingthecorrespondingquantitiesofwineinlitres,perwinecategoryandperyear.

Section 7

Imported Product and/or Ingredient

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7. IMPORTED PRODUCT AND/OR INGREDIENT

Productlegallyimportedfromothercountries,andnoteligibleforinclusionundertheMPIOfficialOrganicAssurancesProgramme,maybeincorporatedinAsureQualitycertifiedproductprovidedthat:

7.1 Itisaccompaniedbyequivalentassurancesspecifyingthat:

• TheproductwasobtainedwithinasystemofrulesequivalenttotheEURegulations

7.2 Itcarriesadequateidentification,andcomplieswithlabellingrequirementsinSection3.

7.3 Theoperatorimportingtheproductisparticipatingintheprogramme.

7.4 Properseparationismaintainedfromnon-complyingproduct,andfromNewZealandproductawaitingassessment.

7.5 Thesourcecountry’sassuranceorcertificateaccompaniestheproducttothefirstconsignee.TheimportermustkeeptheassuranceavailabletoAsureQualityforatleastthreeyears.

7.6 Importedorganicproductstrans-shippedthroughNewZealand(andnotrequiringfurtherprocessingorincorporationintoNewZealandproduct)willnotbeMPIOfficialOrganicAssuranceasitwillbedeemedtobeproductoftheoriginatingcountry.

7.7 ProductlegallyimportedfromothercountriesmaybeincorporatedinNewZealandproductcomplyingwiththeprovisionsoftheMPIOfficialOrganicAssurancesProgrammeprovidedthattherequirementsofOOAPTechnicalRulessection12–ImportedProductand/orIngredient,aremet.

Section 8

Social Justice

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Section 8. Social Justice


8. SOCIAL JUSTICE

8.1 Youshouldhaveapolicyonsocialjustice.

Regional or other exception – Non-IFOAMIfyouhirefewerthan10personsforlabourandyouoperateunderagovernmentsystemthatenforcessociallawsyoumaynotberequiredtohavesuchapolicyinwriting.ForexampleanoperationinNewZealandoperatingtotheminimumemploymentrightscoveredbytheEmploymentRelationsAct2000,HolidaysAct2003,MinimumWageAct1983andtheEqualPayAct1972.

A policy on social justice should include the following criteria:ThepolicymustcomplywiththeminimumnationalrequirementsandwithallInternationalLabourOrganisationconventionsrelatingtolabourwelfareandtheUnitedNationsCharterofRightsforChildren.Therightscoveredbythisfallwithinthefollowingtypes:individualrightsatwork,collectivelabourrights,righttoequaltreatment,andrightswhichpromotejobsecurity.Thispolicyshallensurethatallpermanentemployeesandtheirfamiliesshallhaveaccesstopotablewater,foodandhousing.

8.2 Youmaynotrepresentyourproductasorganicifyourproductionisbasedonviolationofbasichumanrightsandclearcasesofsocialinjusticeincludingarecentviolationofindigenouslandrights.

8.3 Youmustnotuseforcedorinvoluntarylabour,orapplyanypressuresuchasretainingpartofworkers’wages,propertyofdocuments.

8.4 Youmustnotinterferewithyouremployees’,suppliers’andcontractors’rightstohavethefreedomtoassociate,therighttoorganiseandtherighttobargaincollectively,freefrominterference,intimidationandretaliation.

8.5 Youmustprovideyouremployeesandcontractorswithequalopportunityandtreatment,andyoumustnotactinadiscriminatoryway.Youmusthaveadisciplinaryprocedurewithasystemofwarningbeforeanysuspensionordismissal.Workersdismissedshallbegivenfulldetailsofreasonsfordismissal.

8.6 Youmustnotusechildlabour.Childrenareallowedtoexperienceworkontheirfamily’sfarmbusiness,oraneighbouringfarmprovidedthat:

• Suchworkisnotdangerousorhazardoustotheirhealthandsafety• Itdoesnotjeopardisethechildren’seducational,moral,social,andphysicaldevelopment• Childrenaresupervisedbyadultsorhaveauthorisationfromalegalguardian

8.7 Workersshallbeprovidedwithadequateprotectionfromnoise,dust,sunlightandexposuretochemicalsinallproductionandprocessingoperations,andaccesstopotablewater.

8.8 Youmustprovidewrittentermsandconditionofemploymenttobothpermanentandtemporaryemployees.Thetermsandconditionsmustspecifyatleast:wages,frequencyandmethodofpayment,locationandtypeofwork,hoursofworkandovertime,holidaypay,sickpayorsicknessbenefitandotherbenefitssuchasmaternityandpaternityleave,andworker’srighttoterminateemployment.

Operatorsshallensurethattheworkersunderstandthetermsoftheiremploymentcontract.Operatorsshallrespectthetermsofthecontractingoodfaith,includingtimelypaymentofwages.

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Regional or other exceptionIncaseswhere:• Thecertifiedoperatorisunabletowrite• Workersarehiredforperiodsoflessthan6days• EmergencylaborisneededtoaddressunpredictableproblemsWherewrittenagreementsarenotlegallyrequired,oralmutualagreementsontermsandconditionsofemploymentaresufficient.

8.9 Employeesshallbegrantedtherighttotakeatleastonedayoffaftersixconsecutivedaysofwork.Operatorsshallnotrequireworkerstoworkmorethanthecontractedhoursandthenationalorregionalsectoriallegislation.Overtimeworkersshallberemuneratedintheformofsupplementarypaymentsortimeoffinlieu.

8.10 Operatorsshallneverrequireanemployeetoworkwhoisillorrequiringmedicalattentionandshallnotsanctionanemployeeforthesolefactofmissingworkduetoillness.

Section 9

Retail and Wholesale

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9. RETAIL AND WHOLESALE

9.1 SingleitemssalesofAsureQualitycertifiedproductmayoccurifthereisnoobviousdangerofmixingwithconventionalproduct.

WhenthereisparallelhandlingofAsureQualityapprovedandconventionalproductssingleitems,andsuchproductscannotbedistinguishedbytheirouterappearance,thefollowingapplies:

• AsureQualityapprovedproductsmustbeclearlylabelledwhileinstorage • Thehandlingmustoccurinamannerthatensuresthereisnodangerofmixingorcontamination

9.2 AcertifiedretailerorwholesalerhastherighttopackandrepackAsureQualityapprovedproduct.Allhandlingshalloccurinamannerthatensuresthereisnodangerofmixingorcontamination.

9.3 InregardstopackagingseeSection6.5.

9.4 Inregardstocleaning,disinfectionandpestmanagementseeSections6.6and6.4.

9.5 WithregardstolabellingseeSection3.Withthistypeoflabellingthenameandaddressoftheretailer/wholesalermustbeontheproduct.Iftheretailer/wholesalerhasawrittenagreementwiththesupplier(producerordistributor),theretailer/wholesaler,maylabelgoodswiththenameoftheAsureQualityapprovedsupplier.Wheregoodsarerepacked,forexamplefollowingtrimmingofvegetables,theretailer/wholesalermaylabeltheproductasitwasoriginallylabelled.

9.6 AsureQualityapprovedproductsshallbeeasilyaccessibleandhighlyvisibleforthecustomer.

9.7 CertifiedretailshopsmaymarketthebusinessasAsureQualitycertified.

9.8 ThecertificateindicatingthattheretailerisAsureQualitycertifiedmustbeplacedinahighlyvisiblelocationforthecustomer.

9.9 Evidenceisrequiredthatthestaffhavehadtrainingonorganicproduction,organicprocedures,andtheAsureQualityOrganicStandard.

Precautions10.1 Inclusion Requirements Table1-SubstancesforUseinCropProductionTable2-SubstancesforUseinLivestockProductionTable3-SubstancesforUseinProcessingTable4-MaximumNumberofAnimalsPerHectareTable5-MinimumSurfaceAreas

Section 10

Restricted Permitted Substances for the Production of Organic Foods

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10. RESTRICTED PERMITTED SUBSTANCES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC FOODS

CONTENTS

Precautions10.1 Inclusion RequirementsTable1-SubstancesforUseinCropProductionTable2-SubstancesforUseinLivestockProductionTable3-SubstancesforUseinProcessingTable4-MaximumNumberofAnimalsPerHectareTable5-MinimumSurfaceAreas

PRECAUTIONS

Anysubstancesusedinanorganicsystemforsoilfertilisationandconditioning,pestanddiseasecontrol,forthehealthoflivestockandqualityoftheanimalproducts,orforpreparation,transport,preservationandstorageofthefoodproduct,shouldcomplywiththerelevantNewZealandlaw.

Conditionsforuse,inorganicproduction,processing,cleaning,packagingandotherprocesses,ofcertaininputscontainedinthelistsinTables1to3maybespecifiedbyAsureQuality,e.g.itsuseonlyincaseofabsolutenecessity,volume,frequencyofapplication,specificpurposeetc.

Wheresubstancesarerequiredforprimaryproductiontheyshouldbeusedwithcareandwiththeknowledgethatevenpermittedsubstancesmaybesubjecttomisuseandmayaltertheecosystemofthesoilorfarm.

10.1 INCLUSION REQUIREMENTS

RequirementsfortheinclusionofsubstancesintoSection10.

10.1.1 ThefollowingcriteriawillbeusedforamendingSection10:

(a) Theyareconsistentwithprinciplesoforganicproduction(seeSection1) (b) Useofthesubstanceisnecessary/essentialforitsintendeduse (c) Useofthesubstancedoesnotresultin,orcontributetoharmfuleffectsontheenvironment. (d) Theyhavethelowestnegativeimpactonhumanoranimalhealthandqualityoflife (e) Approvedalternativesarenotavailableinsufficientquantityand/orquality (f) Withregardtomineralsandtraceelementsusedinanimalnutrition,additionalsourcesfortheseproducts

maybeincludedinTable2providedthattheyareofnaturaloriginorfailingthat,syntheticinthesameformasnaturalproducts

Theabovecriteriaareintendedtobeevaluatedasawholeinordertoprotecttheintegrityoforganicproduction.Inaddition,thefollowingcriteriashouldbeappliedintheevaluationprocess:

(a) Iftheyareusedforfertilisation,soilconditioningpurposes:

• Theyareessentialforobtainingormaintainingthefertilityofthesoilortofulfilspecificnutritionrequirementsofcrops,orspecificsoil-conditioningandrotationpurposes,whichcannotbesatisfiedbythepractices,includedinSection4,orotherproductsincludedinSection10,Table1

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• Theingredientswillbeplant,animal,microbial,ormineraloriginandmayundergothefollowingprocesses:physical(e.g.,mechanical,thermal),enzymatic,microbial

• Theirusedoesnothaveharmfulimpactonsoilorganismsand/orphysicalcharacteristicsofthesoil

(b) Iftheyareusedforthepurposeofplantdisease,pestcontrolorweedcontrol:

• Theyshouldbeessentialforthecontrolofaharmfulorganismoraparticulardiseaseforwhichotherbiological,physical,orplantbreedingalternativesand/oreffectivemanagementpracticesarenot available

• Substancesshouldbeplant,animal,microbial,ormineraloriginandmayundergothefollowingprocesses:physical(e.g.mechanical,thermal),enzymatic,microbial(e.g.composting,digestion)

However:

• Iftheyareused,inexceptionalcircumstances,intrapsanddispenserssuchaspheromones,whicharechemicallysynthesised,theywillbeconsideredforadditiontothelistsiftheproductsarenotavailableinsufficientquantitiesintheirnaturalform,providedthattheconditionsfortheirusedonotdirectlyorindirectlyresultinthepresenceofresiduesoftheproductintheedibleproduct

(c) Iftheyareusedasadditivesorprocessingaidsinthepreparationorpreservationofthefood:

• Thesesubstancesarefoundinnatureandmayhaveundergonemechanical/physicalprocesses(e.g.extraction,precipitation),biological/enzymaticprocessesandmicrobialprocesses(e.g.fermentation)

• Ifthesesubstancesmentionedabovearenotavailablefromsuchmethodsandtechnologiesinsufficientquantities,thenthosesubstancesthathavebeenchemicallysynthesisedmaybeconsideredforinclusioninexceptionalcircumstances

• Theyareessentialtopreparesuchproductsbecausetherearenootheravailabletechnologies • Theconsumerwillnotbedeceivedconcerningthenature,substanceandqualityofthefood

10.1.2 ProposalforinclusionofproductstoSection10.

ThefollowingshouldbesubmittedwithanyproposaltoincludesubstancesinSection10:

(a) Adetaileddescriptionoftheproductandtheconditionsofitsenvisageduse (b) AnyinformationtodemonstratethattherequirementsunderSection10.1.1aresatisfied

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TABLE 1 - SUBSTANCES FOR USE IN CROP PRODUCTION

COMBINED TABLE WHICH INCLUDES FERTILISERS AND CROP PROTECTANTS

ALLOWED (A) Organiccertifiedproducts/inputsareallowed.Thesedonotrequirepermissionbeforeuseandthisissometimesreferredtoas“permitted”.Evidenceofcurrentcertificationwhenpurchased,orused,mustberetainedfortheaudit.Uncertifiedproducts/inputsrequireapprovalinwritingfromAsureQualitybeforeuse,assomeformsmaynotbeacceptable.

RESTRICTED (R) Inputswhichareallowedwithrestrictions.AllrestrictedinputsrequireapprovalinwritingbyAsureQualitybeforeuse.Approvalmaybegrantedifnoalternativesareavailable,andapprovalwillbesubjecttocertainconditions.Theuseofthesematerialsisdiscouraged.

PROHIBITED (P) Thesematerialsmaynotbeusedoncertifiedland.

INPUT CLASS KEY:CF:CropFertilisersandSoilAmendmentsCP:CropPest,WeedandDiseaseControlCT:CropManagementToolsandProductionAidsNL:NotListed

Factory Farmingreferstolivestockmanagementsystemsthatrelyheavilyonveterinaryinputs,andtheconfinementofanimalssuchthatnormalanimalbehaviourisrestricted.Typicallythisincludestheuseofcages.

AsureQualityStandard(AQS)listingcoversallnon-regulatedmarkets(includingdomestic),butdoesnotincluderegulatedmarketssuchasthosecoveredby:USA,&Canada(COR).Referencetothesestandardsisindicativeonlyandarenotinlieuofthosestandards.

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INPUTCLASS

SUBSTANCE AQ/EU CORUSDANOP

DESCRIPTON, COMPOSITIONALREQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE

CF, CT Aceticacid–non-synthetic A A AAlsoseevinegar.Usedasadripirrigationcleaner,anequipmentcleanerandadjuvanttoadjustpH.COR –weedmanagement.

CF Aluminiumcalciumphosphate R P PCadmiumcontentlessthanorequalto90mg/kgofP205.Uselimitedtobasicsoils(pH>7.5).USDA/COR:Prohibited.

CF

Animalby-productsblood meal, hoof meal, horn

meal, meat meal, feather, hair

and “chiquette” meal, wool, fur,

hair, dairy products

R R/P R

DerivedwithoutchemicaltreatmentotherthanoilextractionusingorganicsolventMaximumconcentrationinmg/kgofdrymatterofChromium(VI):0(limitofdetermination).COR thespecificinputmustbelisted.(e.g.meat/hoof/horn/hairmealareallprohibited.RestrictionsaretighterthanEURegulations.

CP Antibiotics-Synthetic P P P USDA:prohibitedunlessspecificallylisted.

CPAntibiotics-StreptomycinorTetracycline

AQ REU P

P RUSDA:PermittedforuseasfireblightcontrolinappleandpearsonlyuntilOctober21,2014.MPI/COR:PROHIBITED.

CP Avermectin P P P SyntheticantibioticPROHIBITED.

CP Bacillus thuringensis A A A Biological-Usecertifiedforms.

CT Baitsforrodenttraps R R R Mustnotbesyntheticifincertifiedcroparea.

CP Beneficialorganisms A A AIncluding:bacteria,protoza,viruses,fungi,insects,nematodes,plants&animals.Must be GM-free.

CFCT

Bentonite A A RFromnaturalsourcesanduntreated.USDA:mustmeet205.206(e)ifusedaspesticide.JustifywhyalternativesnotusedandOMPupdatedtostateconditionsforusingthissubstance.

CT Biodynamicpreparations A A R USDA:mayonlybeusedtocontroldiseaseproblems.

CP Biologicalcontrols A A A Predatorsandparasites.

CP Biologicalorganisms R R RMust be non-GMO.USDA:205.206(e)mustbemet.

CP Bordeauxmixture R R RInorganiccoppercompounds.Maximumof3kg/ha/year.Mustbeusedinamannerthatminimisescopperaccumulationinsoil.

CFCalcium carbonate of natural origin

A A A (e.g.chalk,marl,maerl,limestone,phosphatechalk.)

CF, CTCalciumchloridesolution–non-synthetic

R R RRestrictedtouseasafoliarspraytotreatcalciumdisordersofappletrees,afteridentificationofdeficitofcalcium.

CF Calcium nitrate P P P PROHIBITED.

CF Chileannitrate P P P PROHIBITED.

CT Citricacid A A ANon-syntheticformsCOR:chelatingagent&pHAdjuster.

CF Clay A A A (e.g.bentonite,perlite,zeolite).Notchemicallytreated.

CFCobaltsulphatesynthetic

R P RMaybeusedtocorrectdocumentedsoildeficiency.COR:PROHIBITED.Cobaltsulphateproducedusingsulphuricacid.

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CFComposts from spent mushroom

A A ATheinitialcompositionofthesubstratemustbelimitedtoproductsofthepresentlist.USDA.MustmeetcompostingrequirementsofUSDANOP205.203(c).

CFComposts from organic householdrefuse

R R R

Compostofsourceseparatedhouseholdwaste.Onlyvegetableandanimalwaste.Producedinaclosedandmonitoredcollectionsystem.Maximumconcentrationsinmg/kgofdrymatter :USDA:Mustmeetcompostingrequirementsifappliedtocropforhumanconsumption.

CF

Compostedanimalexcrements,including poultry manure and

composted farmyard manure

included

R R RIndicationofanimalspecies.Factoryfarmingsourcesnotpermitted.USDA/COR:Mustmeetcompostingrequirementsifappliedtocropforhumanconsumption.

CF Compostsfromplantresidues A R RUSDA:Mustmeetcompostingrequirementsifappliedtocropforhumanconsumption.

CP Copperhydroxide R R R Inorganiccoppercompounds.Maximumof3kg/ha/year.Fungicide.

CP Copperoxychloride R R R Inorganiccoppercompounds.Maximumof3kg/ha/year.Fungicide.

CFCP

Coppersulphate R R RMaybeusedtocorrectdocumentedsoildeficiency.Forplantpestcontrol,mustbeusedinmannerthatpreventsCubuild-upinsoil.Prohibitedforuseasdefoliant,herbicideordesiccant.

CFEpsomsalt(magnesium-sulphate)

A A AObtainedbyphysicalproceduresbutnotenrichedbychemicalprocessestoincreaseitssolubility.

CP Ethylene R P RSeetable3forpostharvestuse.USDA/AQ/EU:Forfloralinductionofpineapplesonly.COR:PROHIBITED.

CP Ferricphosphate R R R

Useasmolluscicideonly.AlsoknownasIronphosphate.USDA:maybeusedasaslugandsnailbaitifrequirementsof205.206(e)aremet.JustifywhyalternativesnotusedandOMPupdatedtostateconditionsforusingthissubstance.COR:Tobeusedinawayastopreventrun-offintowaterbodies.Shallnotbeusedincontactwithcrops.JAS:granularformulation.

CF Fishmeal R R RFromsustainablesources.DueforphaseoutbyEUAsperanimalby-products.COR:MorerestrictivethanEU.MaybepHadjustedwithorganicvinegar.

CP Gelatine A P PInsecticideUSDA/COR:PROHIBITED.

CT GraftingWax R R R

Plantsmustbemaintainedunderorganicproductforatleast12monthsfollowinguseandbeforeharvestingasorganicUSDA NOP:OnlysubstanceslistedintheNationalList.COR:OnlysubstanceslistedinCOR.

CP Granulosis virus A A ASeeBiologicalorganisms.USDA–205.206(e)mustbemet.Allowedforcodlingmothcontrol.

CF Guano R R R Certifiedorfromsourceswithlowheavymetalcontent.

CF Gypsum(calciumsulphate) R R R Fromnaturalsourcesonly.Forcorrectingdocumentedefficiencies.

CP Herbicides–non-synthetic R R RUSDA:OMPmustexplainjustificationfornotusingalternatives:cultural,preventative,mechanicalandphysicalmethods.

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CFCT

Homeopathicpreparations A ? A JAS:PROHIBITED.

CF Humates R R R Acceptableiffromlignite,leonardite,orcoal.Mustnotbefortified.

CP Hydratedlime R R R Asplantdiseasecontrolonly.

CT Hydrolysedproteins A P ?Attractant(usedintrapsanddispensers)“Derivedwithoutchemicaltreatmentotherthanoilextractionusingorganicsolvent”.COR:PROHIBITED.

CP Ironphosphate SeeFerricSulphate.

CFCP

Ironproducts-salts R R RTocorrectdocumenteddeficiency:ferricsulphate,ferroussulphate,ironcitrate,orirontitrate.

CFCP

Ironproducts P P PUSDA:PROHIBITED.Ferrousammoniumsulphate,ferricchloride,&ironnitrate.

CF Ironsulphate R P RTocorrectdocumenteddeficiencyCOR/JAS:PROHIBITEDifproducedusingsulphuricacid.

CF Kainite R R R SamerestrictionsasPotassiumchloride.

CF Kieserite A A A Seeminedminerals.

CFCT

Lecithin A ? AFungicide.USDA:naturalorsyntheticlecithinsmaybeusedasbothadjuvantsorinertingredientsincombinationwithactivepesticidalingredients.

CPCF

Limesulphur(Calciumpolysulphide)

R R RFungicide,insecticide,acaricide.USDA:restrictedtouseasamiticideandfordiseasecontrol.

CFCF

Magnesium carbonate A A A Fromnaturalsources(e.g.dolomite&magnesite).

CFCT

Magnesiumchloride A A A USDA/COR:Non-syntheticsourcesonly.

CF Magnesiumrock A A A USDA:Non-syntheticsourcesonly.

CF Magnesiumoxide P P P Synthetic-prohibitedassoilamendment.

CF Magnesiumsulphate A A A Fromnaturalsources.KieseriteorEpsomsalts.

CF Manganeseproducts P P PPROHIBITED.Manganesechloride,manganesenitrateandpotassiumpermanganate.

CF Manganousoxide R R R Tocorrectdeficiencies.

CF Manganesesulphate R R R Tocorrectdeficiencies.

CF Manure-farmyard R R R

“Factory”farmingsourcesandhumanexcrement(includingurine)isprohibited.Productcomprisingamixtureofanimalexcrementsandvegetablematter(animalbedding).Indicationofanimalspecies.Shallnotconstitutethemainsourceofnitrogenintheabsenceofcomplementary&additionalnitrogengeneratingpracticesonfarm.USDA:SeeUSDANOP205.203(c)

CP Micro-organisms A R RBacteria,viruses,fungi-e.g.Bacillus thuringiensis,Granulosisvirusetc.Notgeneticallymodified.

CFCF

Milkproducts A R R USDA/COR:shallnotcontainprohibitedsubstances.

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CFCT

Minedminerals-unprocessed A A AAcceptableifunprocessedorunfortified.Consideredassupplementstosoilbuildingprogramme.

CP Mineraloils–Light(paraffin)R P

R R

Insecticide,fungicide.Onlyinfruittrees,olivetrees,othersubtropicalfruitcrops,(e.g.Kiwifruit,tamarillos,feijoas)andtropicalcrops(e.g.Bananas).OOAP:RestrictedUseonlycertifiedinputs.EU Recognition:PROHIBITED USDA:UsecertifiedinputsapprovedforNOP

CF Molasses R R RMaybefromnon-organicsources.Mustbefromnon-GMOsourcesMayrequireresiduetesting.COR:plantby-product.Mustuseorganicproductifavailable.

CFCP

Mulches R R R Chemicalfreeonly.

CF Naturalphosphaterock R R R(e.g.Rockphosphate,colloidalphosphate,apatite).Cadmiummustnotexceed90mg/kgP205.

CPNaturalplantspreparations,excludingtobacco

R R R COR/USDA NOP:Shallnotbetheprimarymethodofpestcontrol.

CP Neem R P RInsecticide.PreparationsofNeemfromAzadirachta indica

COR:PROHIBITED.

CP Nicotine P P P PROHIBITED.

CFCT

Peat R R RPermittedforinclusioninpottingmixesprovidednosyntheticadditivesorchemicaltreatments.Uselimitedtohorticulture(marketgardening,floriculture,arboriculture,nursery).Prohibitedforsoilconditioning.

CP Peraceticacid R R R

USDA:Forusetocontrolfireblightifrequirementsof205.206(e)aremet.JustifywhyalternativesnotusedandOMPupdatedtostateconditionsforusingthissubstance.COR:fireblightcontrol.

CF Perlite A A A Fromnaturalsourcesanduntreated.

CT pH buffers A A A Fromnaturalsourcesuchascitricacidorvinegar.Sulphuricacidprohibited.

CT Pheromonepreparations R R R

Attractant:sexualbehaviordisrupter.Onlyintrapsanddispensers.Generalconditions:-Thetrapsand/ordispensersmustpreventthepenetrationofthesubstancesintheenvironmentandpreventcontactofthesubstanceswiththecropsundercultivation.-Thetrapsmustbecollectedafteruseanddisposedofsafely.USDA:mustmeet205.206(e)JustifywhyalternativesnotusedandOMPupdatedtostateconditions.

CPPlantoils(e.g.mintoil,pineoil,carawayoil)

R R R

Insecticide,acaricide,fungicideandsproutinhibitor(targetedapplicationonlyforfoliagesuppressant).Note:targetedapplicationisconsideredasspotsprayingonly(e.g.sprayingthestructurepostsofkiwifruitframeswherephysically/mechanicallysuppressingthefoliageisnotpossible)andistobeusedonestablishedplantsonly.Itdoesnotincludebandorstripsprayingofboundaries,walkwaysetc.USDA:mustmeet205.206(e)ifusedaspesticide.

CF Plantby-products A A A

(Forinstance,oilseedcakemeal,cocoahusks,maltculms,etc.)Derivedwithoutchemicaltreatmentotherthanoilextractionusingorganicsolvent.Non-GMO.Freeofsignificantcontaminants,orcompostedbeforebringingontoorganicland,&confirmedfreeofsignificantcontaminants.

CF Potassiumchloride R R RFromminedsources(e.g.sylvinite&kainite).Mustbeusedinmannerthatpreventsbuild-upofchlorideinsoil.COR:Mustbelessthan60%chorine.

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CF Potassiumrockpowders A A A Includesbasalt,biotite,mica,feldspars,graniteandgreensand.

CF Potassiumsulphate R R R Langbeiniteorothernaturalsources.

CPCF

Potassiumpermanganate–Non-synthetic

R P

P RAQ:CP:Fungicide,bactericide.Onlyinfruittrees,olivetreesandvines.USDA:CF:syntheticformsareprohibited.EU/COR:PROHIBITED.

CT PottingSoil–non-synthetic A A A Mustnotcontainsyntheticwettingagentsorsyntheticfertilisers.

CFCF

Pumice A A A

CPPyrethrins(Pyrethrum)Non-

syntheticR R R

PreparationsonbasisofpyrethrinsextractedfromChrysanthemum

cinerariaefolim Insecticide.ThesynergistPiperonylbutoxideisPROHIBITED. SyntheticformsarePROHIBITED.

CP Quassia R R R PreparationsfromQuassia amara.Insecticide,repellent.

CFCT

Rhizobiumbacteria A A A Symbioticbacteriafoundinnodulesonlegumes.MustbeGM–free.

CP Ryania R R RPreparationsfromRyania speciosa.Precautionsmustbetakentosafeguardconsumersandworkers.

CFCP

Sand A A A Quartzsand-repellent.Mustnotcontainprohibitedsubstances.

CF Sawdust,barkandwoodwaste R R R Fromwoodnotchemicallytreatedafterfelling.

CFCT

Seaweed,seaweedmeal,seaweedextracts,seasaltsandsaltywater

A A A

Asfarasdirectlyobtainedby:-physicalprocessesincludingdehydration,freezingandgrinding.-extractionwithwateroraqueousacidand/oralkalinesolutionfermentation,providedthattheminamountofsolventnecessaryisusedforextraction.- fermentation. Must not contain preservatives.

CTSeedtreatments–non-synthetic

A A AMustbenon-synthetic.Includessuchthingsasgypsum,kelp,microbialproductsandvariousclays.

CP Sodiumchloride-salt A P R

Minedsaltorsolarsaltobtainedfromseawaterbynon-syntheticprocess.USDA NOP: Saltmaybeusedwheremechanicalorphysicalmethodshaveprovedtobeinadequate,providedtheOMPhasbeenupdatedwiththeconditionsunderwhichsaltwillbeused.COR:PROHIBITED.

CF Sodiummolybdate R ? R Tocorrectdocumenteddeficienciesonly.

CF Sodiumnitrate P P R ChileannitratePROHIBITED.

CFCT

Silicates,clay(Bentonite) A A RUSDA:mustmeet205.206(e)ifusedaspesticide.JustifywhyalternativesnotusedandOMPupdatedtostateconditionsforusingthissubstance.

CP Spinosad R R RUsecertifiedforms.Theremaybemarketrestrictions,checkwithexporterbefore use.

CTSpreadernon-synthetic

R R RJAS:Limitedtocompoundscontainingcaseinandparaffinasactiveingredient.

CTSpreadersynthetic

P P P PROHIBITED-Iftreatmentsorinertingredientsarenotapprovedinputs.

CF Stillageandstillageextract A A A Ammoniumstillageexcluded.

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CF Stone meal A A A

CFCP Straw A A A

Mulch–mustbefreeofpesticidesorothercontaminatesiffromnon-organic sources.

CF Sulphateofpotash R R R(e.g.patenkali).Obtainedbyphysicalproceduresbutnotenrichedbychemicalprocessestoincreaseitssolubility.

CF Sulphur-elemental R R RFungicide,insecticide,acaricide.Fromnaturalsources.COR:Foliaronly.

CF Traceelements R R R

Tocorrectdocumenteddeficiencies(e.g.boron,copper,iron,manganese,molybdenum,zinc)seetable.1.2.Userestrictedtocaseswheresoil/plantnutrientdeficiencyisdocumentedbysoilortissuetestingordiagnosedbyanindependentexpert.Micronutrientsineitherchlorideornitrateformsareprohibited.Micronutrientsmaynotbeusedasadefoliant,herbicide,ordesiccant.

CP Trichodermaspp. R R RUSDA:mustmeet205.206(e)isusedaspesticide.JustifywhyalternativesnotusedandOMPupdatedtostateconditionsforusingthissubstance.

CTVegetable oils non-synthetic

A A ASpreaderstickers,surfactantsandcarriers.PlantoilsmustnotcontainpesticidesorbefromGMOsources.

CF Vermicompost R R R Humusfromearthwormsandinsects.

CF Vermiculture R R RDejectaofworms.Wormrum.COR: allowedifmadefromorganicmanure.Compostmadefromnon-organicmanurebyshallbedemonstratedtobefreeofantibiotics.

CFCT

Vinegars non-synthetic

A R AFromnaturalsources.COR:weedmanagementoradjuvant&pHregulator.

CP Viruses A R R E.g. Granulosis virus. Must be non-GMO.

CTWettingagentsNon-synthetic

A A A

Naturalwettingagentsonly:includingsoaps,saponinsandmicrobialwettingagents.JAS:Limitedtocompoundscontainingcaseinandparaffinasactiveingredient.

CFUrea(andothernitrogenousfertilisers)

P P P PROHIBITED.

CF Woodash R R R Mustbemadefromuntreated,unpaintedwood.

CF Woodcharcoal R R R Mustbemadefromuntreated,unpaintedwood.

CFCT

Zeolites A A A Minedmineral.

CF Zincoxide R R R Tocorrectdocumenteddeficiency.

CF Zincsulphate R P RTocorrectdocumenteddeficiency.COR:PROHIBITEDZincsulphateproducedusingsulphuricacid.

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1.2 TRACE ELEMENTS

ONLY THE FOLLOWING FORMS INCLUDED IN THIS TABLE MAY BE USED

BORON:

Boricacid

Sodiumborate

Calcium borate

Boronethanolamine

Boratedfertiliserinsolution

BoratedfertiliserinsuspensionCOBALT:

Cobalt salt

Cobaltchelate

Cobalt fertiliser solutionCOPPER:

Copper salt

Copperoxide

Copperhydroxide

Copperchelate

Copperoxychloride

CopperoxychloridesuspensionIRON:

Iron salt

Ironchelate

Iron fertiliser solutionMANGANESE:

Manganese salt

Manganesechelate

Manganeseoxide

Manganese-basedfertiliser

Manganese-basedfertilisersolutionMOLYBDENUM:

Sodiummolybdate

Ammoniummolybdate

Molybdenum-basedfertiliser

Molybdenum-basedfertilisersolutionZINC:

Zincsalt

Zincchelate

Zincoxide

Zinc-basedfertiliser

Zinc-basedfertilisersolution

Userestrictedtocaseswheresoil/plantnutrientdeficiencyisdocumentedbysoilortissuetestingordiagnosedbyanindependentexpert.Micronutrientsin

eitherchlorideornitrateformsareprohibited.Micronutrientsmaynotbeusedasadefoliant,herbicide,ordesiccant.

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TABLE 2 - SUBSTANCES FOR USE IN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION

2.1 GENERIC SUBSTANCES

ALLOWED (A) ApprovalrequiredfromAsureQualitypriortofirstuse.CompleteandsubmitanINPUT APPROVAL FORM.TheInputthenneedstobelistedinOMPupdatepriortonextaudit.Refer LIVESTOCK INPUT DECISION TREE.Recordamountsused.

RESTRICTED (R) ApprovalrequiredfromAsureQualitypriortofirstuse.CompleteandsubmitanINPUTAPPROVAL FORM.

TheInputthenneedstobelistedinOMPupdatepriortonextauditwithapplicableconditionsofusespecifiedifitisarestrictedproduct.Saveonfileevidencethatconditionshavebeenmetifarestrictedproduct.Recordamountsused.ReferLIVESTOCK INPUT DECISION TREE.

PROHIBITED (P) Thesematerialsmaynotbeusedoncertifiedorganicanimalsorland.Animalsorlandwouldberemovedfromcertificationshouldtheseproductsbeused.

JAS AtthetimeofwritingthereisnolistofinputsforlivestockundertheJASStandardapartfromfeedingredients.

ThereforeintheinterimJASinputswilldefaulttotheAsureQualityStandard(AQS).ReferencesbelowrelatetoAQSunlessotherwisestated.AQScoversEUrequirements.JAScertificationdoesnotcoverbeeproducts,sothelistofapiaryinputsdoesnotrefertoJAS.

ALL VETERINARIAN ProductsnotedwithaVMshowtheproductsthatfallunderthiscategoryandmustDRUGS (VM) beusedby,oronorderof,avet.

INPUT CLASS KEY:LF:LivestockFeedIngredientsLH:LivestockHealthLP:LivestockExternalParasiticidesandPesticidesLT:LivestockManagementToolsandProductionAides

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LF Aceticacid A A A

FeedadditiveAQ/EU:E260Aceticacid.Forsilageonlywhenweatherconditionsdonotallowforadequatefermentation.COR:Anti-oxidant.Non-syntheticsourcesonly.USDA NOP:mustbeUSDANOPcertified.

LF Alcohol(ethanol) P P P PROHIBITEDforuseasanappetiser,feedadditiveorfeedingstimulant.

LFAluminiumcalcium

silicateP P P PROHIBITED.Feedadditive/syntheticanti-cakingagent.

LF Aminoacids R R RPureformsarenotallowed.AQ/EU:Plantproteinextracts–solelyforyounganimals.USDA NOP/COR:Non-syntheticformsonly.(exceptionseemethionine).

LFAnimalorpoultryby-

products

AQ–R

EU-PP P

PROHIBITEDAQ:Approvalforappropriateinputsforpoultry(&othernon-herbivores)maybegrantedonacasebycasebasis.

LF Antioxidants R R RFeedadditive.Non-syntheticform.Seetocopherol.EU:E306only.

LH (VM) Antibiotics R P P

AQS/EU:Maybeusedtotreatspecificdiseaseinemergencysituations,butmustnotbeusedroutinely.Notallowedasapreventativetreatmentsuchasdrycowtherapyonwholeherdorflock.WithAQapprovalindividualanimalsmaybetreatedifnoothertreatmentissuitable.Doublewithholdingperiodsrequired(see5.9.1).USDA NOP:FullstatusandC2organicanimalsformeatandmilktreatedwithantibioticswillpermanentlyloseorganicstatus.ReferNOPrules205.238(c)(1)&(7)forspecificcriteria.DairyanimalsinC0&C1requiredoublewith-holdingperiods(see5.9.1).COR:Refersection6.7ofCanadianStdforspecificconditions.Taiwan OMAR:PROHIBITED.

LH (VM) Anaesthetics R R R

AQS:Requirestwicethelegalwithholdingperiodofthesubstanceinquestion,oraminimumof48hours,whicheverislonger,priortosaleorkilling.COR:90dayswith-holdingslaughterstock,7daysdairystock.USDA NOP:205.603(B,3&6)fortherestricteduseofanapprovedformofLidocaineonlyandtheirwithholdingperiods.

LH (VM)

Anthelmintics

synthetic parasiticides,

wormers for internal

parasites

R RRMILK

PMEAT

AQS/EU:Onlyifpreventativemeasuresfail.Restrictionsonthenumberofapplicationsananimalmayreceive.Subjectto5.6.6(records),5.6.7(doublewith-holdingperiods),&5.6.8(maxnumberofapplications).Basedonfaecalcounts.COR:RequireswritteninstructionsfromVet.Max1treatmentunder1yrandmax2/yrforolderstockUSDA NOP:Emergencytreatmentonly,with90daywith-holdingperiodrequiredformilk&milkproducts.SeeUSDA205.603(A,18)forrestrictedusedetail.Mustuseapprovedformonly.ProhibitedforuseonslaughterstockFenbendole-(CAS#43210-67-9).Ivermectin–(CAS#70288-86-7).Moxidectin–CAS#113507-06-5).

LFArtificialcolouringagents

P P PPROHIBITEDIFOAM:Artificialcolouringagentsmustnotbeused.Naturalcolouringagentsshouldnotbeused.

LT Artificialinsemination A A AIfcertifiedantibioticfreeisunsuitableduetolimitedgenepoolthenconventionalcanbeused.SincethisisaroutineinputneedstobedetailedinOMP.

LF Ascorbicacid R R R Feedadditive.VitaminC.Non-syntheticform&feedgrade.

LH (VM)AtropineCAS # 51-55-8

R R RUSDA NOP/COR:Emergencytreatmentonly.Mustuseapprovedformonly.Usebyvet,orunderwrittenvetorder.Meatmin.withdrawalperiodof56days.Milkmin.discardperiodof12daysfordairyanimals.

LF Biotin R R R Feedadditive.VitaminB7.Non-synthetic&feedgrade.

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LFBloodmealandbonemeal

AQ–REU-P

P PAQ:Poultryonlyfordomesticsupply.Organicifavailable.Notfromsamespeciesandmustbeuntreated,uncontaminated.OtherStds:PROHIBITED.

LH Botanicalinsecticides A A APlantbasednaturalphytotherapeuticproductsgarlic,neem,pyrethrum&homeopathics.NB:Purenicotineandstrychnineprohibited&neemisduetobephasedoutforEU.

LF Brewersyeast A P RUSDA NOP:Non-syntheticonly.COR:PROHIBITED.

LH (VM)ButorphanolCAS # 42408-82-2

R R RUSDA NOP/COR:Emergencytreatmentonly.Mustuseapprovedformonly.UsebyVet,orunderwrittenVetorder.Meatmin.withdrawalperiodof42days.Milkmin.discardperiodof8daysfordairyanimals.

LH (VM) Calcium borogluconate R R RAQS/EU/COR:injectionformilkfever.NowithdrawalperiodrequiredUSDA NOP:OnlyuseproductswhichhavebeenassessedandapprovedbyAsureQuality.

LF Calciferol R R RFeedadditive.VitaminD2&D3.Non-synthetic&feedgrade.Mustnotbefromslaughterby-products.Syntheticformsmaybeapprovedifnon-syntheticformarenotcommerciallyavailable.

LF Cholecalciferol R R RFeedadditive.VitaminD3.Non-synthetic&feedgrade.Mustnotbefromslaughterby-products.Syntheticformsmaybeapprovedifnon-syntheticformarenotcommerciallyavailable.

LF Choline R R R Feedadditive.Vitamin.Non-synthetic&feedgrade.

LF Cobalt R R R

Feedadditive.EU:CobaltoussulphateorcobaltouscarbonateUSDA NOP & COR:inadditiontoabove-cobaltacetate,cobaltchloride,orcobaltoxide.

LFLH

Copper R R REU:Copperoxide,coppercarbonate,orcoppersulphate.USDA & COR:inadditiontoabove–copperchloride,coppergluconate,copperhydroxide,copperorthophosphate,copperpyrophosphateandcuprousiodide.

LH Coppersulphate A A A Asatopicaltreatmentonly(E.g.hooftreatment).

LTDehorningchemicalcaustic substances

P P P PROHIBITED.E.g.Hornexpaste.

LF Diatomaceousearth R R RFeedadditive-anti-cakingagentinfeed.Max2%oftotaldiet.AQ: MustbeACVMcompliante.gKieselgur551c.

LF DL-methionine Seemethionine.

LF Egg&eggproducts R R RAQ/EU:Forfeedingpoultryonly.Prohibitedforherbivores.COR/USDA NOP:Seeaminoacids.

LH (VM) ElectrolytesSynthetic R R R

Oralandintravenouselectrolytesareconsideredasveterinaryemergencytreatments. COR & USDA NOP:asaboveplusmaynotcontainantibioticsandmustuseanapprovedformonly.

LF LHLPLT

Essential oils A A ATocontrolexternalparasites.Mustbe100%naturalingredientsandnotextractedusingachemicalprocess.Ifusedforfeedadditivesmustbecertifiedorganic.

LFEthylenediaminedihydriodideE.D.D.I.

P P RPROHIBITED:Syntheticfeedadditive.USDA NOP:max50mg/head/day.

LHExtinosadExternal parasiticide

R P P

AQS:Fortreatmentofflystrikeandlicecontrolwhenyouhaveidentifiedadiseaseriskwhichpreventsyoufromkeepingyouranimalshealthythroughmanagementalone.Nottobeusedasapreventativetreatment,usealternativemethodssuchasherbalrepellantsforthispurpose.Threemonthwithholdingperiodbeforefleececanbesoldasorganic.48hourmeatwithholdingperiod.GMOFreeManufacturerDeclarationRequired.COR & USA:PROHIBITED.

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INPUTCLASS



LF Feed–Herbivores A A A100%OrganicCertifiedFeedtothenominatedstd.ForadditionaloptionsforDairyConversionseeDairyFeedRulesDocument.

LFFeed–Non-herbivores

A A AAQS:Iforganicfeedunavailable5%maybeconventionaluntil31Dec11fromC1onwards.USDA NOP:100%organic.

LFFeedSuckling animals

A A AMaternalmilk,orfromfemalesofsamespecies.Milkreplacers(powderorliquid)mustbe100%organic.COR:asaboveandforemergencyuseonlyandfreeofanimalfats.

LF FishmealAQ–REU-P

Non-synthetic.EU:Forfeedingpoultryonly.Prohibitedforherbivores.

LHLT

Glycerine A A A Livestockteatdip-mustbeproducedthroughthehydrolysisoffatsoroils.

LHLP

Herbal preparations A AMustbe100%naturalingredients.Feedadditivesmustbecertifiedorganicallygrownandprepared.

LHHomeopathicpreparations

A A ALivestockhealthcare.COR:mustberegisteredforuse.

LH Honey A A ACertifiedorganicforinternaloralusetoapplicablestandards.Non-syntheticifforexternaluse.

LH (VM) Hormones R P or R P or R

AQS:PROHIBITEDforgrowthpromotionpurposes,ortocontrolreproduction.Howeverindividualanimalsmaybetreatedasatherapeuticveterinarytreatment.USDA NOP & COR:PROHIBITEDunlessexplicitlylistedasallowedbyUSDAorCanada.(see oxytocin)

LHLT

Hydrogenperoxide A A ADisinfectant,sanitiserandmedicaltreatments-Foodgradeonly:forexternaluseasadisinfectant.Maybeaddedtolivestockdrinkingwater.

LHLFLPLT

IodineFeed ingredient

R R RFeedadditive.Iscurrentlyavailablecertified.AQS:calciumiodate,potassiumiodide&sodiumiodide.USDA NOP:Allowedasamedicaltreatment.

LHIodineTopical treatment

A A AAsatopicaltreatmentonly.PotassiumIodideorElementalIodine.USDA NOP & COR:Useapprovedformonly.

LFLH

Ironproducts R R R

Feedadditive.EU:Ferrouscarbonate,ferroussulphate&ferricoxideonly.COR & USDA NOP:inadditiontoaboveferricphosphate,ferricpyrophosphate,ferrouslactate,ironcarbonate,ironchloride,irongluconate,ironoxide,ironphosphate,ironpyrophosphate,ironsulphateorreducediron.

LHLPLT

Limehydrated R R RFortopicaldisinfectantandexternalpestcontrol.Notpermittedtocauterisephysicalalterationsordeodorisewastes.

LHLimeflourFinely ground CaCO3

R R RRestrictedasalivestockhealthcareproductsubjecttoaherbageorbloodtestshowinglowlevels.Mustbesupportedbyavetrecommendation.Nottobegiveninamountsabovethoseneededforadequatenutritionandhealthmaintenance.

LHLF

Manganese R R R

Feedadditive.Allstds:manganesesulphate,&manganousoxideEU:aboveplusmanganesecarbonate,andmanganicoxide.USDA & COR:toptwoplusmanganeseacetate,manganesechloride,manganesecitrate,manganesegluconate,manganeseglycerophosphate,manganesehypophosphate,manganeseorthophosphate,manganesephosphate.

LHLF

MagnesiumoxideCausemag

R R R

Feedadditive.Restrictedasalivestockhealthcareproductsubjecttoaherbageorbloodtestshowinglowlevels.Seemineralsforconditionsofapproval.PROHIBITED asasoilfertiliserthereforeifintendedfordusting,mustbedirectlyontoasupplementi.e.,hayorsilage.

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LF Magnesiumsulphate R P R

Epsomsalts.Useacertifiedsourceifavailable.Seemineralsforconditionsofapproval. COR:MagsulphateprohibitedasfeedingredientUSDANOP:Useanapprovedformonly.

LF MethionineAQ–REU-P

P R

Feedadditiveforpoultryonly.AQ (non-IFOAM)/USDA NOP:From2Oct2012–1Oct2015themaximumlevelpertonisasfollows.Layingchickens-1kg/1000kg.Broilerchickens-1kg/1000kg.Methionineusedmustbeofthecorrectformandfromnon-GMOsources.AcceptableformsDL-Methionine(CAS59-51-8).DL-Methionine-hydroxyanalog(CAS583-91-5).DL-Methionine-hydroxyanalogcalcium(CAS63-68-3).ProhibitedformsD-Methionine(CAS348-67-4).L-Methionine(CAS63-68-3).EU/COR/AQ (IFOAM):PROHIBITED:Syntheticfeedadditive.

LF Micro-organisms R A R

FeedadditiveNon-syntheticforms.NonGMO.USDA NOP:Allcarriersmustbeorganic,orhaveallowedstatus.Feedingredientsandsupplementsmustnotbeusedinamountsabovethoseneededfornutritionandhealth.

LH Micro-organisms R A RNon-syntheticforms.NonGMO.USDA NOP:Carriersmaybefromnon-organicsourcesifisusedforhealthcareonly.

LF Milkproducts R R REU:LimitedtospecificproductslistedinEURegulations(see2.3.1below).JAS/COR/USDA:Mustbeorganic.

LHLF

Minerallicks R R RFeedadditive.Mustnotcontainprohibitedproductssuchasurea,GMOs,ornon-organicmolasses.Nottobegiveninamountsabovethoseneededforadequatenutritionandhealthmaintenance.

LH (VM)Minerals Synthetic

(e.g. selenium)

R R R

Syntheticformscanonlybeusedwherethereisadocumenteddeficiencyandnaturalformsareunavailable.Specificformofmineralmustbespecifiedininputrequest(E.g.seleniumselenate).CONDITIONS: Restrictedasalivestockhealthcareproductsubjecttoaherbageorbloodtestshowinglowlevels.Mustbesupportedbyavetrecommendation.Nottobegiveninamountsabovethoseneededforadequatenutritionandhealthmaintenance. USDA NOP:mustmeetexcipientrule.

LF Molasses A A AFeedsupplement.MustbeGMO-free.Usecertifiedmolassesonly.Thisincludesuseofmolassesasabindingagentincompoundfeedingstuffs.NB For non-herbivores refer to feed.

LP Neem A A ABotanical insecticide with no additives. NB. Due to be phased out under EU Regulations.

COR:mustberegisteredforthisuse.

LH Oxytocin R R R

Hormone.UsebyVet,orunderwrittenVetorder.USDA NOP:onlyforafter-birthtreatmentofcows(post-parturitiontherapeuticapplicationsonly).Noroutineorlong-termuse.48hourwithholdingperiod.Onlyuseapprovedproducts.

LHLP

ParasiticidesNon-synthetic external

A A A E.g.Plantbasedoils,orherbalextract.

LHLP

ParasiticidesNon-synthetic internal

A R AE.g.Garlic,plantbasedoilsCOR:excludesplantoils.

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LHLP

ParasiticidesSynthetic external

RR or P meat

P

AQS:Eachtreatmentcountsasaveterinaryapplication.Subjecttocompliancesections5.9(records&identificationoftreatedstock),(doublewith-holdingperiods),and(max.numberofapplications).COR:RequireswritteninstructionsfromVet.Max1treatmentunder1yrandmax2/yrforolderstock.USDA:mustbeexplicitlylistedforUSDANOP.

LHLP (VM)

Parasiticides Synthetic internal

R R P

Seealsoanthelmintics.AQS:Eachtreatmentcountsasaveterinaryapplication.Restrictionsonthenumberofapplicationsananimalmayreceive.Subjecttocompliancesections5.9(records&identificationoftreatedstock),(doublewith-holdingperiods),and(max.numberofapplications).COR:RequireswritteninstructionsfromVet.Max1treatmentunder1yrandmax2/yrforolderstock.Comprehensivewrittenplanforpreventionrequired.USDA NOP:mustbeexplicitlylistedforUSDANOP(E.g.ivermectinapprovedformonly).

LF Palmkernelextract P P PPROHIBITED:AllimportedproductisfumigatedPKEmustnotbefedtoanimalsthathavebeenbornorconvertedtoorganics.

LH (VM)PoloxaleneCAS # 9003-11-6

R R ROnlyfortheemergencytreatmentofbloat.USDA NOP:Onlyanapprovedformcanbeused.

LFPreservatives–Synthetic

P P P Feedadditive.PROHIBITEDunlessexpresslylisted.

LFProbiotics-Non-synthetic

A A AFeedadditive.Mustbefromnon-GMOsources.COR/USDA NOP:mustbefreeofadditives.

LP Pyrethrins P R R Botanicalcompound–fatabsorbed.ProhibitedfromuseonlivestockunderACVM.

LP Rodenticides R R R

Mustbeusedinamannerthatpreventscontaminationoforganicanimalsorfeed.Nottobeusedinorganicfoodprocessingareasorfoodstorageareas.USDA NOP:OnlysubstanceslistedintheNationalListmaybeusedinproductionareas.COR:OnlysubstanceslistedinCORmaybeusedinproductionareas

LFLH

Salt A A AFeedadditive.Containsnotlessthan95%saltandtheother5%ofnaturalinertminerals.Needtocheckforadditives.

LFSeaweed,seaweedmeal,&seaweedextracts

A A ANaturalororganicsourcesonly.Notchemicallytreated.Ifusedasafeedmustbefromcertifiedsourcesorfromwildcollectionareas.FurtherdetailinTable2.2.7.USDA NOP:MustbecertifiedUSDANOPforadditiontotonics.

LHLF

Seleniumnon-synthetic

A A AFeedadditive.Wheredocumenteddeficiencyexists.Seeminerals.Maybederivedfromsodiumselenateorsodiumselenite.Seemineralsforconditions.

LH (VM) Seleniumsynthetic R R RWheredocumenteddeficiencyexists.Seemineralsforconditions.COR:Mineralsfromanysourceareallowedformedicaluse.

LFLHLT

Sodiumchloride-Salt A A A Feedsupplement.Seesalt.

LHLP

Spinosad R P PExternalparasiticide(see Extinosad).COR & USDA:PROHIBITED.

LHSulfa Drugssynthetic

P P PPROHIBITED. Example - dry cow therapy.

LFLH

Sulphur R RFeedingredient,orhealthcare.Acceptableformsderivedfrom:calciumsulphate,cobaltsulphate,coppersulphate,ferroussulphate,ironsulphate,magnesiumsulphate,potassiumsulphate,sodiumsulphate,orzincsulphate.AlsoseeMinerals.

LT TBtesting A A A CompulsoryunderNationalLegislation.

LF Tocopherol R R PFeedadditive.E306Anti-oxidant.Non-syntheticsourceonly.COR:PROHIBITED.

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LH (VM)TolazolineCAS # 59-98-3

R R R

UsebyVet,orunderwrittenVetorder.OnlyuseistoreversetheeffectsofsedationandanalgesiacausedbyXylazine&meatmin.withdrawalperiodof8days.Milkmin.discardperiodof4daysfordairyanimals.USDA NOP:emergencytreatmentonlyapprovedformmaybeused.

LF Traceelements R R RFeedadditive.Refertotable5.2.Requirejustificationforneedandmustnotbegiveninexcessofneeds.USDA NOP:additionalelementsarelistedinOMRI.

LFLHLPLT

Urea P P P PROHIBITED

LHVaccinesvm

A A RMaybeusedforproblemsknowntoexistonthefarm.Usesimplestformsavailable.GMO-freedeclarationrequired.USDA NOP:mustmeetexcipientrule.

LH Vegetable oils A A AForexternaltreatments.Internaluseaspartoffeedrationrequirescertifiedproduct.

LTLF

Vinegar A A A Feedadditive/supplementitmustbefromorganicsourcesifadministeredinternally.

LHLF

Vitamins R R R

Feedadditive.Vitaminscanonlybeusedwherethereisadocumenteddeficiencyasrecommendedbyavet.Formandsourceofthevitamintobeadministeredwillbereviewedonacasebycasebasis.COR:vitaminsfromanysourcemaybeusedformedicaluse.

LHLF

VitaminsA,D&E R R RFeedadditive.Usedforenrichmentorfortificationoffeed.Approvalmaybegrantedforsyntheticformsifnon-syntheticformsarenotavailable.EU:Theconditionaboveappliestomonogasticandaquacultureanimals.

LFLH (VM)

VitaminB12 R R RFeedadditive.Usecyanocobalamin,orderivativeof.USDA NOP:Approvedformmustbeused.

LH (VM)XylazineCAS # 7361-61-7

R R RUsebyVet,orunderwrittenVetorder.Onlyuseisinemergencysituation&meatmin.withdrawalperiodof8days.Milkmin.discardperiodof4daysfordairyanimals.USDA NOP: approvedformmustbeused.

LF Yeast-natural A A R

Non-agriculturalnon-syntheticfeedsupplement.Useorganicformsifavailable.AQ/EU:Calculateasorganicingredient(provisionexpires31Dec2013).USDA NOP/COR:calculateasnon-organicingredientunlesscertified.Mustnotbe from GMO sources.

LH Yeast-natural A A RNon-agriculturalnon-syntheticingredient.Useorganicformsifavailable.Mustnotbefrom GMO sources.

LF Zeolite A R RMax2%oftotaldiet.COR/USDA NOP:restrictedtouseasanti-cakingagentinfeed.

LHLF

Zinc R R R

Feedadditive.Zinccarbonate,zincoxideorzincsulphateforfeed.Anyformformedicaluse.USDA NOP:aboveformspluszincacetate,zincchloride,zincgluconate,orzincstearate.

LH Zincsulphate R R R Externaluse.Footbathingredientforpreventionoffootdiseases.

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2.2 FEED MATERIALS FROM PLANT ORIGIN

2.2.1 CEREALS, GRAINS, THEIR PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS. ONLY THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY:

Oatsasgrains,flakes,middlings,hullsandbranBarleyasgrains,proteinandmiddlingsRicegermexpellerMillet as grainsRyeasgrainsandmiddlingsSorghumasgrainsWheatasgrains,middlings,bran,glutenfeed,glutenandgermSpelt as grainsTriticaleasgrainsMaizeasgrains,bran,middlings,germexpellerandglutenMalt culmsBrewers’grains

2.2.2 OIL SEEDS, OIL FRUITS, THEIR PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS. THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY:

Rapeseed,expeller,andhullsSoyabeanasbean,toasted,expellerandhullsSunflowerseedasseedandexpellerCottonasseedandseedexpellerLinseedasseedandexpellerSesameseedasexpellerPalmkernelsasexpellerPumpkinseedasexpellerOlives,olivepulpVegetableoils(fromphysicalextraction)

2.2.3 LEGUME SEEDS, THEIR PRODUCT AND BY-PRODUCTS. ONLY THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY:

Chickpeasasseeds,middlingsandbranErvilasseeds,middlingsandbranChicklingvetchasseedssubmittedtoheattreatment,middlingsandbranPeasasseeds,middlings,andbranBroadbeansasseeds,middlingsandbranHorsebeansasseedsmiddlingsandbranVetchesasseeds,middlingsandbranLupinasseeds,middlingsandbran

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2.2.4 TUBER ROOTS, THEIR PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS. ONLY THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY:

Sugar beet pulpPotatoSweetpotatoastuberPotatopulp(by-productoftheextractionofpotatostarch)PotatostarchPotatoproteinManioc

2.2.5 OTHER SEEDS AND FRUITS, THEIR PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS. ONLY THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY

CarobCarobpodsandmealsthereofPumpkinsCitrus pulpApples,quinces,pears,peaches,figs,grapesandpulpsthereofHazelnutexpellerCocoahusksandexpellerAcornsWalnutexpellerChestnuts

2.2.6 FORAGES AND ROUGHAGES. ONLY THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY:

LucerneLucerne mealCloverClover mealGrass(obtainedfromforageplants)Grass mealHaysilageStrawofcerealsRoot vegetables for foraging

2.2.7 OTHER PLANTS, THEIR PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS. ONLY THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY:

MolassesSeaweedmeal(obtainedbydryingandcrushingseaweedandwashedtoreduceiodinecontent)PowdersandextractsofplantsPlantproteinextracts(solelyprovidedtoyounganimals)SpicesHerbs

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2.3.1 MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS. ONLY THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES ARE INCLUDED IN THE CATEGORY:

RawmilkMilkpowderSkimmilk,skim-milkpowderButtermilk,buttermilkpowderWhey,wheypowder,wheypowderlowinsugar,wheyproteinpowder(extractedbyphysicaltreatment)CaseinpowderLactosepowderCurdandsourmilk

2.3.2 FISH, OTHER MARINE ANIMALS, THEIR PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS. NON- HERBIVORES ONLY:

Onlythefollowingsubstancesareincludedinthecategoryunderthefollowingrestrictions:Productsoriginateonlyfromsustainablefisheriesandtobeusedonlyforspeciesotherthanherbivores:

FishFishoilandcod-liveroilnotrefinedFishmolluscanorcrustaceanautolysatesCrustacean mealFishmealHydrolysateandproteolysatesobtainedbyanenzymeaction,whetherornotinsolubleform,solelyprovidedtoyoungaquacultureanimalsandyounglivestock

2.3.3 EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS FOR USE AS POULTRY FEED, PRIMARILY FROM THE SAME HOUSING.

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2.4 FEED MATERIALS FROM MINERAL ORIGIN

Onlythefollowingsubstancesareincludedinthiscategory:

PHOSPHORUS:

Defluorinateddicalciumphosphate

Defluorinatedmonocalciumphosphate

Monosodiumphosphate

Calcium-magnesiumphosphate

Calcium-sodiumphosphateMAGNESIUM:

Magnesiumsulphate

Magnesiumchloride

Magnesium carbonate

Magnesiumoxide(anhydrousmagnesia)

MagnesiumphosphatePOTASSIUM:

Potassiumchloride

Potassiumiodate*SULPHUR:

SodiumsulphateSODIUM:

Unrefined

Seasaltcoarserock

Saltsodiumsulphate

Sodiumcarbonate

Sodiumbicarbonate

SodiumchlorideCALCIUM:

Lithotamnionandmaerl

Shellsofaquaticanimals(includingcuttlefishbones)

Calcium carbonate

Calcium lactate

Calcium gluconate

*Notepoultryonly(non-EUnon-Taiwan)

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2.5 TRACE ELEMENTS

Onlythefollowingsubstancesincludedinthistablemaybeused:

E1 IRON:

Ferrous(ii)carbonate

Ferrous(ii)sulphatemonohydrateand/orheptahydrate

Ferric(iii)oxideE2 IODINE:

Calciumiodate,anhydrous

Calciumiodate,hexahydrate

SodiumiodideE3 COBALT:

Cobaltous(ii)sulphatemonohydrateand/orheptahydrate

Basiccobaltous(ii)carbonate,monohydrate

E4 COPPER:

Copper(ii)oxide

Basiccopper(ii)carbonate,monohydrate

Copper(ii)sulphate,pentahydrate

E5 MANGANESE:

Manganous(ii)carbonate*manganousoxidemanganicoxide*

Manganous(ii)sulphate,monoand/ortetrahydrate

E6 ZINC:

Zinccarbonatezincoxide

Zincsulphatemonoand/orheptahydrate

E7 MOLYBDENUM*:

AmmoniummolybdatesodiummolybdateE8 SELENIUM:

Sodiumselenatesodiumselenite

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2.6 APIARY INPUTS

SUBSTANCE AQ/ EU COR DESCRIPTION, COMPOSITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USEAceticacid A P Varroa control in apiaries.

COR:PROHIBITED.Antibiotics,oxytetracycline P P Foremergencyuseonly.Hivemustbetakenoutoforganicproductionbeforetreatment.Botanicalcompounds A R Usedasperlabelspecifications.

COR:mustnotbeusedwithin30daysofhoneyfloworwhensupersonhive.Formicacid R R AQS & CAN:Varroacontrolinapiaries.Maybeusedafterthelasthoneyharvestand30

daysbeforeadditionofsupers.Homeopathicpreparations A A Varroa control in apiaries.

Non-syntheticforms.Icing sugar R R AQS & EU:ificingsugarisusedasaVarroacontrolthenthesugarmustbeorganic,the

timingandapprovalprocessisthesameasforsugarusedforfeed.Lacticacid A P Must not be from GM sources.

COR:PROHIBITED.Oxalicacid A A AQS & CAN:Varroacontrolinapiaries.Plantoils A A Varroa control in apiaries.

Menthol,thymol,eucalyptolorcamphoroil.Mustbe100%naturalingredientsandnot

extractedusingachemicalprocess.

Examplesinthiscategory:Thymovar(thymol).

Proprietaryproductsinthiscategorymustbeusedasperlabelclaim.Evidenceofsuitability

foruseinorganicproductionrequired.Ifcertified,retainacopyoftheinputcertification

forauditpurposes.Syntheticmiticides P P PROHIBITED.Emergencyvarroacontrol.Hivemustbetakenoutoforganicproduction

beforetreatmentandwouldrequire12monthre-conversionandreplacementofwax

withorganicwax.Thiswouldalsocauseaparallelproductionsituationresultinginalossof

IFOAMstatus.

Examplesinthiscategory:Apistan(fluvalinate),Apitol(cymiazole),Apivar(amitraz),Bayvarol

(flumethrin),Checkmite+(coumaphos),andFolbex(bromopropylate).Supplementaryfeeding-sugar

orhoney

R R Must be organic.

AQ & CAN:exceptionalconditionsonlyandrequiressugardispensation.Conditions

applytotiming.

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2.7 AQUACULTURE INPUTS

Substancesforcleaninganddisinfectionofequipmentandfacilities,intheabsenceofaquacultureanimals.

SUBSTANCE AQ/ EU DESCRIPTION, COMPOSITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE

Alcohol ACalciumhypochlorite ACausticsoda ACoppersulphate A Onlyuntil31December2015Hydrogenperoxide AHumicacid AIodophores ALime A CalciumoxideCaOOrganicacids A Aceticacid,lacticacid,citricacidOzone APeroxyaceticacids APeracetic&peroctanoicacids APotassiumpermanganate ASodiumchloride ASodiumhypochlorite ATeaseedcake R Madeofnaturalcamelliaseed.Shrimpproductiononly.

Substances allowedforuseinthepresenceofaquacultureanimals.

SUBSTANCE AQ/ EU DESCRIPTION, COMPOSITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE

Limestone CaCO3 R ForpHcontrolDolomite R ForpHcorrectioninshrimpproductiononly

2.8 CLEANING AIDS AND DISINFECTANTS FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION

SUBSTANCE

AceticAcidAlcoholCausticPotashCausticsodaCitricAcidCleaninganddisinfectionproductsforteatsandmilkingFormicAcidHydrogenperoxideLime–hydrated(milkoflime,calciumhydroxide)Natural essences of plantsNitricacid(dairyequipment)PeraceticacidPhosphoricacid(dairyequipment)PotassiumandsodiumsoapSodiumcarbonateSodiumhypochlorite(e.g.asliquidbleach)

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PART A - COMBINED TABLE OF INGREDIENTS, ADDITIVES AND SANITISERS

WherethesubstanceslistedinTables3canbefoundinnature,naturalsourcesarepreferred.Substancesofcertifiedorganicoriginarepreferred.

Thissectioncoverstheingredients,processingaidsandsanitisers,whichmaybeusedinthepreparationoffoodforhumanconsumption,composedessentiallyofoneormoreingredientsofplantand/oranimalorigin.

Notwithstandingreferencetoanyingredientorprocessingaidinthissection,anyprocessingpracticesuchassmoking,shallbecarriedout,andanyingredientorsuchprocessingaidshallbeusedonlyinaccordancewithrelevantNewZealandlegislationand,intheabsencethereof,inaccordancewithgoodmanufacturingpracticeforfoodstuffs.

Someinputsarerestrictedtouseforthepreparationofeither/orplantproductsand/orlivestockproductsAcceptableuseisindicatedby(Y).Theserestrictionsaren’tapplicabletosanitisers(PS).

Non-IFOAM:Anyproductcontainingnon-IFOAMingredientscannotbecertifiedundertheIFOAMaccreditedprogramme.Foodadditivesmarkedwithanasteriskintheadditivecodecolumnshallbecalculatedasingredientsofagriculturalorigin,forthepurposesofcalculatingwhether95%ofitsingredientsofagriculturalorigin.Othernon-agriculturaladditivesareexcludedfromtheorganiccalculationfornon-IFOAMproducts.

GM Risk:MaterialsmarkedwithhaveahighGMriskareidentifiedashighGMriskormayhavebeenstandardisedusingGMmaterialsandareidentifiedasGMrisk(standardised).

ALLOWED (A) Organic certifiedproducts/inputsareallowed.Thesedonotrequirepermissionbeforeuseandthisissometimesreferredtoas“permitted”.Evidenceofcurrentcertificationwhenpurchased,orused,mustberetainedfortheaudit. Uncertifiedproducts/inputsrequireapprovalinwritingfromAsureQualitybeforeuse,assomeformsmaynotbeacceptable.

RESTRICTED (R) Inputswhichareallowedwithrestrictions.AllrestrictedinputsrequireapprovalinwritingbyAsureQualitybeforeuse.Approvalmaybegrantedifnoalternativesareavailable,andapprovalwillbesubjecttocertainconditions.

PROHIBITED (P) Thesematerialsmaynotbeusedoncertifiedland.

INPUT CLASS KEY:PA:ProcessingAgriculturalIngredientsandProcessingAidsPN:ProcessingNon-agriculturalIngredientsandProcessingAidsPS:ProcessingSanitisersandCleaners

AsureQualityStandard(AQS)listingcoversallnon-regulatedmarkets(includingdomestic),butdoesnotincluderegulatedmarketssuchasthosecoveredby:USA,&Canada(COR).Referencetothesestandardsisindicativeonlyandisnotinlieuofthosestandards.

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PNActivatedcarbon

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USDA NOP:restrictedtouseasafilteringaidandmustbefromvegetativesourcesonly.Onlyforuseinproductslabelled“MadewithOrganicIngredients”.

PN 406 Agar Y Y A R A GenerallyunrestrictedNB.GMRisk(ifstandardied).

PS Alcohol A R REthanol/Isopropanol.Seeethanol.COR:restrictedtoethanol.

PA

PNAlcohol Seeethanol.

PN 400 Alginicacid Y R R R Limitedtoprocessedfoodofplantorigin.

PN 503 Ammoniumcarbonates Y R R ROnlyforcerealproducts,confectionery,cakesandbiscuits.USDA NOP:Foruseonlyasaleaveningagent.

PA Ammoniumhydroxide Y R P PUserestrictedtogelatineproductiononlyUSDA NOP:PROHIBITED.

PA 160b* Annatto,BixinandNorbixin Y R P PForthecolouringofCheddarcheeseonly.NON-IFOAM.USDA NOP/COR:PROHIBITED.

PN 414* Arabicgum Y Y R R R

Onlyformilkproducts,fatproducts,confectionery,sweets,Eggs.NB.GMRisk(ifstandardised).USDA NOP:Non-organicgumsmaybeusedinprocessedproductslabelledas“MadewithOrganicIngredients”.

PA 938 Argon Y Y R A PAQ/EU:permittedasfoodadditivesnotfoodprocessingaids.USDA NOP:PROHIBITED.

PN

PS300 Ascorbicacid Y Y R A A

Ascorbicacid(L-)ifnotavailableinnaturalform.NB.HighGMRisk.

PA 901 Beeswax Y R R R

Releasing agent. USDA NOP:Nonorganicformsmayonlybeusedinprocessedproductslabelledas“MadewithOrganicIngredients”.

PA 558 Bentonite Y Y R A AProcessingAidforfruitandvegetableproductsonly.AQ/EU:Forplantproductslimitedtouseasstickingagentformead.MustmeetspecificEUpurityStdsforE558.

PA 170 Calcium carbonate Y Y R A A Allauthorisedfunctionsexceptcolouring.

PA 509 Calciumchloride Y Y R R ACoagulation agent. AQ/EU. USDA NOP Mustbenon-synthetic.

PN 333 Calcium citrates Y A A A Generallyunrestricted.NB.HighGMrisk.

PN 526Calciumhydroxide

(Slakedlime)Y R A A

Milkoflime/slakedlime.Foodadditiveformaizetortillaflour.Processingaidforsugar.

PSCalciumoxide

(Quicklime)A P P

Usedasasanitiserandcleaner. USDA NOP/COR:PROHIBITED.

PA 516 Calciumsulphate Y R R ACoagulationagent.Forsoybeanproducts,confectioneryandinbakers'yeast.USDA NOP:mustbefromnaturalsources.

PA 290 Carbondioxide Y A A A Generallyunrestricted.

PN 407 Carageenan Y A R AAQ/EU:Limitedtodairyproducts.NB.GMRisk(ifstandardised).

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PA Casein Y R R ROnlyforwine.NB.HighGMrisk.USDA NOP:NonorganiccaseinmayonlybeusedinprocessedproductslabelledasMadewithOrganicIngredients.

PS Causticpotash A R RAsforPotassiumhydroxide.Mustnotcomeindirectcontactwithorganicproducts.

PA Cellulose Y Y R R RForlivestockproductslimitedtogelatineproduction.USDA NOP:Maybeusedonlyinregenerativecasings,asanti-cakingagent.

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R RAQ/COR/USDA NOP:Onlyusedasadisinfectantandsanitiser.Mustnotcomeindirectcontactwithorganicproducts.EU:PROHIBITED.

PA

PS330 Citricacid Y Y A R A

AQ/EU:Oilproductionandhydrolysisofstarch.Forplantproductsgenerallyunrestricted.Forlivestockproductsrestrictedtotheprocessingofcrustaceansandmollusks.NB.HighGMrisk.USDA NOP:Mustbeproducedbymicrobialfermentationofcarbohydratesubstrates.COR:forprocessingplantproductsonly.

PA Diatomaceousearth Y Y R R ROnlyforsweetenersandwine.Forlivestockproductsuselimitedtogelatineproduction.USDA NOP:ForFoodfilteringonly.

PA Eggwhitealbumen Y R R ROnlyforwine.USDA NOP:Nonorganiceggwhitemayonlybeusedinprocessedproductslabeledas‘MadewithOrganicIngredients’.

PA

PNEthanol Y R A R

Solvent.Syntheticethanolmustnotbeusedtoextractagriculturalingredientsinproductslabelled“organic”.NB.HighGMrisk.USDA NOP:Organicethanolisrequiredfororganicproducts.Non-organicethanolispermittedasanonorganicingredientinproductslabelled‘MadewithOrganicIngredients’.

PN Ethylene Y R R R

AQ/EU:Postharvestripeningofbananas,kiwifruit,kakis&degreeningofcitrusonlyaspartofastrategyforthepreventionoffruitflydamage.Sproutinginhibitionofpotatoesandonions.USDA NOP/COR:Postharvestripeningoftropicalfruit&degreeningofcitrus.JAPAN OMAR:Limitedtopost-harvestripeningofbananasandkiwifruit.

PS Formicacid A P P USDA NOP/COR/JAPAN OMAR:PROHIBITED.

PA 428 Gelatine Y R R R

Onlyforwine,fruitandvegetable.USDA NOP:mustbeorganiciftheproductislabelledasorganicNB.Gelatinefromnon-organicsourcesiscurrentlybeingphasedoutbyEU.

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PA 422 Glycerine Y Y R R RMustbefromvegetableoranimalfatsand/oroils.Mustbeproducedusingfermentationorbyhydrolysis.USDA NOP:MustbeNOPcertified

PA Guar gum Y Y A R RGenerallyunrestricted.NB.GMrisk(ifstandardised)USDA NOP:Nonorganicguargummaybeusedinprocessedproductslabelledas‘MadewithOrganicIngredients’.

422 Hydrochloricacid Y R P PFortheregulationofpHinthemanufactureofcertainhardcheeses.USDA NOP/COR/JAPAN OMAR:PROHIBITED.

Y Y R R R A A EU:Gelatineproductiononly.

PN 464Hydroxy-propyl-

methylcellulose(HPMC)Y R P P

Forfilmcoatingtabletsandvegetariancapsules.USDA NOP/COR/JAS:PROHIBITED.Non-IFOAM.NB.HighGMrisk.

PA Isinglass Y R R POnlyforwine.USDA NOP/COR:PROHIBITED.

PA Kaolin Y Y A R A MustmeetEUpurityStdsforE559.

PN 416 Karayagum Y Y

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P PEU/USDA NOP/COR:PROHIBITED.AQ/OOAPTechRules:Unrestricted.Non-IFOAM.

PA 322* Lecithin Y Y A R R

Mustbeobtainedwithoutanybleachingororganicsolventtreatment.Generallyunrestricted.NB.HighGMrisk.USDA NOP:Fluidlecithinmustbeorganic.Non-organicororganicde-oiledformsmaybeused.Howeverthenon-organicformmayonlybeusediforganicde-oiledformsarenotcommerciallyavailable.De-oiledformsmaybeeitherbleachedorunbleached.

PA

PS270 Lacticacid Y R R A

Milkproduct:coagulationagent,pHregulationofsaltbathforcheeses.NB.HighGMrisk.

PN 296 L-malicacid Y A A A Generallyunrestricted.NB.HighGMrisk.

PS Lime A A PMustnotcomeindirectcontactwithorganicproducts.USDA NOP:PROHIBITED.

PA 410* Locust bean gum Y Y A R RGenerallyunrestricted.NB.GMrisk(ifstandardised)USDA NOP:Non-organiclocustbeangummaybeusedinprocessedproductslabelledas‘MadewithOrganicIngredients’.

PA 511Magnesiumchloride

(nigari)Y R R A

Onlyforsoybeanproducts.Coagulationagent.USDA NOP:Ifderivedfromseawater.

PN 504 Magnesium carbonates Y A R RCOR:Onlyusedasanti-cakingagent.USDA NOP:Allowedinproductslabelled‘MadewithOrganicIngredients’.

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USDA NOP & AQ:Mustbenon-GMOOnlyfornutritionalsupplements,bindingagentsandanti-cakingagent.Allowedinproductslabelled"madewithorganicingredients",butPROHIBITEDinproductslabelled"organic".EU & COR:PROHIBITED. Non-IFOAM.

PN 341 Monocalciumphosphate Y R A A Onlyforraisingflour.

PS Natural essences of plants A A A Usedassanitisersandcleaners.

PS Nitricacid A P POnlyfordairyequipment.Non-IFOAM.USDA NOP/COR:PROHIBITED.

PA 941 Nitrogen Y A R AUSDA NOP:oilfreegradesonly.Ifusedendproductmaynotbedeclared100%organic.

PS Oxalicacid A P PUsedassanitiser/cleaner.USDA NOP/COR:PROHIBITED.

PA 948 Oxygen A A A USDA NOP:oilfreegradesonly.

PA 440* Pectins(unmodified) Y Y R A RUnmodified.NB.GMRisk(ifstandardised).USDA NOP:Non-amidatedformsonly.

PS Peraceticacid A R R Usedassanitisersandcleaners.

PA Perlite Y Y A R RForlivestockproductsuselimitedtogelatineproduction.USDA NOP:restrictedtouseasafilteringaid.

PS Phosphoricacid A R R Usedassanitiser/cleaner.Onlyfordairyequipment.

PN 402 Potassiumalginate Y A A A Generallyunrestricted.

PA 501 Potassiumcarbonates Y A A A Plantproductsonly.

PA 332 Potassiumcitrate

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PN 508 Potassiumchloride Y

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A AFrozenfruit,vegetables/cannedfruitandvegetables,vegetablesauces/ketchupandmustard.EU:PROHIBITED.

PN 224 Potassiummetabisulphite Y R R PWineonly-sameconditionsassulphurdioxide.USDA NOP:PROHIBITED.

PA 252 Potassiumnitrate Y R P PAQ/EU:Formeatproductsonly.IFOAM/USDA NOP/COR:PROHIBITED.

PS Potassiumandsodiumsoap A NL NLUsedassanitisersandcleaners.Mustnotcomeindirectcontactwithorganicproducts.

PN 336 Potassiumtartrate Y A A A Generallyunrestricted.NB.HighGMrisk.

PS Sanitisersformilkingfacilities Y R R R

Mustbefitforpurpose(i.e.dairymaintenanceproducts).Mustnotcomeindirectcontactwithorganicproducts.COR:restrictedtothoselistedintables7.3or7.4of32.311&conditionsmet.

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cleanersY Y R R R

Mustbefitforpurpose&requireaninterveningsteptoensuretheydonotcomeindirectcontactwithorganicproducts.COR:restrictedtothoselistedintables7.3or7.4of32.311&conditionsmet.

PA 551Silicondioxide

(amorphous)Y R A A

Forwine,fruitandvegetableprocessing.Asagelorcolloidalsolution.

PN 401 Sodiumalginate Y A A AGenerallyunrestricted.Usedforprocessedfoodsofplantorigin.

PN 331 Sodiumcitrate Y R R ASausages/pasteurisationofeggwhites/milkproducts.NB.HighGMrisk.

PA

PS500 Sodiumcarbonates Y Y R R R

Sugarproduction,anti-cakingagent,milkproducts:neutralisingsubstance.Forlivestockproductsrestrictedtosourmilkcheeseproduction.USDA NOP:Restrictedtoproductslabelled‘MadewithOrganicIngredients’.

PA

PS524

Sodiumhydroxide

(Causticsoda)Y R R R

-sugarproduction.-oilproductionfromrapeseed(Brassicaspp).Forsugarprocessingandforthesurfacetreatmentoftraditionalbakeryproducts(Laugengeback).

USDA NOP:Notallowedforlyepeelingoffruitandvegetables.

PS Sodiumhypochlorite A R R(e.g.asliquidbleach).Mustnotcomeindirectcontactwithorganicproducts.JAS:disinfectingintestinesandwashingeggs.

PA 223 Sodiummetabisulphite Y R P PAQ/EU:Fortheprocessingofcrustaceansonly.IFOAM/USDA NOP/COR:PROHIBITED.

PA 250 Sodiumnitrate Y R P PAQ/EU:Formeatproductsonly.IFOAM/USDA NOP/COR:PROHIBITED.

PN 335 Sodiumtartrate Y R P PNB.HighGMriskUSDA NOP:PROHIBITED.

PN 220 Sulphurdioxide Y Y R R R

AQ:see6.12.3USDANOP/COR/EU:Allowedinproductslabelled"MadewithOrganicIngredients",butPROHIBITED in productslabelled"Organic".USDA NOP:Wineonly.EU:Shouldbebelow150mgingrapewineInfruitwines(includingciderandperry)orinmead:-withoutaddedsugar:50mg*.- with sugar or juice conc added after fermentation: 100mg* *Maxlevelsavailablefromallsources,expressedasSOinmg/l.2.

PA 513 Sulphuricacid Y Y R R PpHadjustmentofwaterduringsugarprocessingorgelatineproduction.Asanadditiveforwineandciderproduction.USDA NOP:PROHIBITED.

PA 553b Talc Y R R PMustmeetspecificEUpurityStdsforE553b.USDA NOP:PROHIBITED.

PA 184 Tannicacid Y R P PFiltrationaidforwine.USDA NOP:PROHIBITED.

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PN 306Tocopherols,mixednatural

concentratesY R R A

Anti-oxidantinfatsandoils.MustmeetCodexpurityStdsforE306NB.HighGMrisk.

PN 413 Tragacanthgum Y Y R R R

USDA NOP:Nonorganictragacanthgummayonlybeusedinprocessedproductslabelledas‘MadewithOrganicIngredients’.LabellingreferNOP:205.105.

PN 334Tartaricacid

(L(+)-)Y R R R

Onlyforwine.USDA NOP:mustbederivedfromgrapewineCOR:alsoforciderandseveraldairyproducts.

PA Vegetable oils Y A R RGreasingorreleasingagent.NB.HighGMrisk.Notmadeusingsyntheticsolvents.

Vitamins Seepart4offollowingsection.NB.HighGMrisk.

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PSWaterandsteam Y A A A Potablewateronly.

PN 153Woodash

(vegetablecarbon)Y R P P

Traditionalcheeses.NonIFOAM.USDANOP/COR:PROHIBITED.

PN 415 Xanthangum Y R R R

Onlyfat,fruitandvegetableproductsandcakesandbiscuits.NB.HighGMrisk.USDA NOP:MustnotbeproductsofrecombinantDNAtechnology.

PN Yeastnatural* Y Y A A R

Useorganicformsifavailable.AQ/EU:from1Jan2014,calculateasnon-organicingredientunlesscertifiedaswithadventofOrganicStandardsforyeastitbecomesanagriculturalingredient.USDA NOP/COR:Whenusedasfoodorafermentationagentinproductslabelledasorganic,yeastmustbeorganicifitsenduseifforhumanconsumption.Non-organicyeastmaybeusedwhenorganicyeastisnotcommerciallyavailable.MustnotbegrownonpetrochemicalsubstrateorsulfitewasteliquororusingGMOtechnology.

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PART B - THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION RELATES TO THE ASUREQUALITY STANDARD ONLY

ForotherstandardsreferdirectlytotherespectiveStandard

1. FLAVOURING AGENTS

Substancesandproductslabelledasnaturalflavouringsubstancesornaturalflavouringpreparations.

• Sourcesmusteitherplant,animalormineral • Productionprocessisinaccordancewitharecognisedorganicstandard • Producedbymeansofsolventssuchasoil,water,ethanol,carbondioxideandmechanicalandphysical

processes as per section 6.3 - Organicflavouringextracts(includingvolatileoils) - Volatile(essential)oils - Naturalsmokeflavour - NaturalflavouringpreparationsareonlytobeapprovedbasedonthecriteriainSection10

2. WATER AND SALT

Potabledrinkingwater. Salt(withsodiumchlorideorpotassiumchlorideasbasiccomponents),generallyusedinfoodprocessing. NB:Saltnotbeingofagriculturaloriginmaynotbe“certifiedorganic”however,itmayberegisteredasanapproved

productforuseinorganicprocessing.Suchapprovedproductsarerecommendedforuseincertifiedprocessedorganicproducts.

Toberegisteredasanapprovedproductthesaltmustbeproducedwithout:

• Anycontactwithprohibitedthroughthesupplychain • Theuseofanti-cakingagents(e.g.aluminiumsilicateormagnesiumsilicate)

3. PREPARATIONS OF MICRO-ORGANISMS AND ENZYMES FOR USE IN FOOD PROCESSING

ThesemaybeusedasingredientorprocessingaidswithapprovalbasedonthecriteriainSection10

• Organiccertifiedmicro-organisms • Anypreparationsofmicro-organismsnormallyusedinfoodprocessing,withtheexceptionofgenetically

modifiedorganisms • EnzymesandenzymepreparationsNB.HighGMRisk

4. MINERALS (TRACE ELEMENTS INCLUDED), VITAMINS, AMINO ACIDS AND OTHER NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

Minerals(traceelementsincluded),vitamins(highGMrisk),aminoacidsandothernitrogencompounds,onlyauthorisedasfarastheiruseislegallyrequiredinthefoodstuffsinwhichtheyareincorporated.

5. COLOURS FOR STAMPING MEAT AND EGGSHELLS

Thesemustmeettherequirementsofarticle2(point8.meat)&(point9.Eggs)ofEuropeanParliamentandCouncilDirective94/36/EC.Thecoloursusedmustmeetlocallegislation.(ForexampleinNewZealand,meatmarkinginksarelistedintheApprovedMaintenanceCompounds(Non-Dairy)ManualandmirrorthoselistedinEC94/36).

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6. OTHER ADDITIVES FOR NON-FOOD PRODUCTS

Substancesandproductsusedinnon-foodproducts(unregulatedcommodities),butprohibitedinIFOAMproducts.OnlythoseproducedusingprocessesandsolventsacceptableunderthisStandardincludingsection6.2and6.3.Theyareincludedinthepercentagecalculationasnon-organiccomponents.

Approvalofsubstancesisbasedonthefollowingorderofpreferencewithregardtoavailability:

1. “Organic” 2. “Madewithorganicingredients”,otherwise 3. “MadeusingonlyprocessesandsolventsacceptabletothisStandard”

• NaturalpreparationsareonlytobeapprovedbasedonthecriteriainSection10andincludessodiumtetraborate

• Animalderivativesmustbecertifiedorganicandthisincludesbeeswax • Naturalfragrances(NB.syntheticfragrancesareprohibited)

Thefollowinggeneralsubstancesandanti-microbialagentsderivedfromagriculturalproductsareallowed:

• Caprylictriglyceride(e.g.fromcoconutoil) • Cetearylglycoside(e.g.wheatstraworwheatbran) • Cetearylolivate&sorbitanolivate(e.g.fromoliveoil) • Flavonoids–flavanoneglycoside(e.g.hesperidin&naringinfromgrapefruit) • Glycerylstearate(e.g.fromvegetableoil) • Potassiumcocoate&potassiumolivate–certifiedformsonly • Sclerotiumgum(permissionrequiredbasedonjustificationswhythisingredientisneededratherthanother

gumslistedinTable3)

Youmayusethefollowinganti-microbialagents: • Alcohols:benzlalcohol,cetearylalcohol(fromnaturalsources) • Benzoicacid(maybeusedwithgluconicacidderivatives:glucono-delta-lactone&orcalciumgluconate) • Dehydroaceticacid • Sorbicacidanditssalts • Agriculturalrawmaterialsorextractswhichmaybemodifiedbysimplephysicalorchemicalprocessesthat

donotchangetheactiveingredients

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TABLE 4 - MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ANIMALS PER HECTARE

Maximum number of animals per ha Class or species Maximum number of animals per ha equivalent to 170kg N/ha/year *

Equinesoversixmonthsold 2

Calves for fattening 5

Otherbovineanimalslessthanoneyearold 5

Malebovineanimalsfrom1tolessthan2yearsold 3.3

Femalebovineanimalsfrom1tolessthan2years 3.3

Malebovineanimalstwoyearsoldorover 2

Breedingheifers 2.5

Heifers for fattening 2.5

Dairycows 2

Culldairycows 2

Othercows 2.5

Femalebreedingrabbits 100

Ewes 13.3

Goats 13.3

Piglets 74

Breedingsows 6.5

Pigsforfattening 14

Otherpigs 14

Tablechickens 580

Layinghens 230

*Moreanimalsperhectarecanbecarriediftheproducercanshowthatlessthan170KgN/ha/yearisbeingproduced.

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Indoors area

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andequidae

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up to 200

up to 350

over 350

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3.7withminimumof0.75m2/100kgDairycows 6 4.5Bullsforbreeding 10 30Sheepandgoats 1.5sheep/goat

0.35lamb/kid

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2.5with0.5perlamb/kidFarrowingsowswithpigletsup

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up to 85

up to 110

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References

References


REFERENCES

BelowarereferencestoInternationalStandardsthathaveanimpactontheAsureQualityOrganicStandard:

ThecurrentAsureQualityOrganicCertificationStandards(AQStd)areavailableonourwebsite:

www.organiccertification.co.nz

TheIFOAMNormsforOrganicProductionandProcessing–Version2014

TheOOAPTechnicalRulesfortheOfficialOrganicsAssuranceProgrammeforexportedproductisavailablefrom:

http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/industry/sectors/organics/documents/

UnitedStatesDepartmentofAgricultureNationalOrganicStandard(USDANOP)(Part205-NationalOrganicprogram)thisisavailablefromalinkontheAsureQualitywebsite.Goto:

www.organiccertification.co.nz

andclickontheUSDANOPlinkonthehomepage.

TheCanadianStd(COR)thisisavailablefrom:

CAN/CGSB-32.310http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ongc-cgsb/programme-program/normes-standards/internet/bio-org/documents/pgng-gpms-eng.pdf

and:

CAN/CGSB-32.311http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ongc-cgsb/programme-program/normes-standards/internet/bio-org/documents/lsp-psl-eng.pdf

TheEURegulationsarecurrentlycoveredbyseveralmaindocumentsplusamendments• 85/37/EEC-AnnexIV(Guidelinesforpreparinganenvironmentalreport)• 834/2007 Repeal of 2092/91• 889/2008DetailedRules• 1235/2008ThirdCountryRules(plusamendments590/2011,1267/2011,126/2012,125/2013&586/2013)• 967/2008LabelingwithEULogo• 1254/2008Yeast&labellingeggs• 710/2009Aquaculture&seaweed• 271/2010EULogo• 505/2012Feed• 392/2013ControlSystems

https://www.asurequality.com/our-industries/organic-certification/

https://www.mpi.govt.nz/growing-and-harvesting/land-care-and-farm-management/organics?

https://www.asurequality.com/our-industries/organic-certification/international-organic-standards/

http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ongc-cgsb/programme-program/normes-standards/internet/bio-org/documents/pgng-gpms-eng.pdf

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