Allowed and prohibited substances, methods, and ingredients in organic production and handling.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

To be sold or labeled as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)),” the product must be produced and handled without the use of: (a) Synthetic substances and ingredients, except as provided in § 205.601 or § 205.603; (b) Nonsynthetic substances prohibited in § 205.602 or § 205.604; (c) Nonagricultural substances used in or on processed products, except as otherwise provided in § 205.605; (d) Nonorganic agricultural substances used in or on processed products, except as otherwise provided in § 205.606; (e) Excluded methods, except for vaccines: (f) Ionizing radiation, as described in Food and Drug Administration regulation, 21 CFR 179.26; and (g) Sewage sludge.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 205.105