USDA Publishes Sunset Review Final Rule

The USDA has published the 2017 Sunset Review Final Rule for organic growers.

Gone are:  Lignin sulfonate (as a floating agent in postharvest handling);               Furosemide; Magnesium carbonate; Chia; Dillweed oil; Frozen galangal; Frozen lemongrass; and Chipotle chile peppers.

Organic forms of chia, dillweed oil, galangal, lemongrass, and Chipotle chile peppers continue to be allowed in organic products and are not affected by this action.

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service did renew three substances; inulin-oligofructose enriched, Turkish bay leaves, and whey protein concentrate.

You can find the full review and ruling on the AMS website.

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