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ASUREQUALITY ORGANIC STANDARD
PRIMARY PRODUCTION
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
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
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 (refer to AsureQuality Organic Standard for Processors)
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 (refer to AsureQuality Organic Standard for Processors)
8. SOCIAL JUSTICE
9. RETAIL AND WHOLESALE (refer to AsureQuality Organic Standard for Processors)
10. RESTRICTED PERMITTED SUBSTANCES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC FOODS
10.1 Inclusion RequirementsTable1-SubstancesforuseinCropandPastureProductionTable2-SubstancesforuseinLivestockProductionTable3-SubstancesforuseinProcessingPartA–TablePartB-ListsTable4-MaximumNumberofAnimalsperHectareTable5-MinimumSurfaceAreas
REFERENCES
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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.
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Section 1
Introduction and Scope
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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
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CropsandPasture ()
Wildharvesting ()
Livestock
Apiculture ()
Aquaculture
Repacking
Processing
Slaughter
Textiles
Importing
Exporting
Retail/Wholesaling ()
InputCertification
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TableshowingtherelationshipbetweenthePrimaryProducersandProcessorsStandards.
ScopeSections Tables
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StandardforPrimaryProducers
StandardforProcessors
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Section 2
Glossary of Terms
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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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Direct source organisms:Thespecificplant,animal,ormicrobethatproducesagiveninputoringredient,orthatgivesrisetoasecondaryorindirectorganismthatproducesaninputoringredient.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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Labelling as Organic Lessthan95%OrganicFibre,TextilesandApparelGMO LabellingConversion to Organic IdentifyingtheCertifierandLegalResponsibilityIFOAMProductsApprovalofArtworkNon-retail ContainersIrregularitiesandInfringementsLabellingAdditives
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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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• OnlythosesubstanceslistedinSection10,Tables2(feedorfeedadditives)and/or3(ingredientsoradditives)maybeusedasingredientsofnon-agriculturalorigin
• 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
• OnlythosesubstanceslistedinSection10,Tables2(feedorfeedadditives)and/or3(ingredientsoradditives)maybeusedasingredientsofnon-agriculturalorigin
• Allingredientsincludingnon-organicingredientsandadditivesmustmeettherequirementsofsections6.2&6.3
• Thereferencetoorganicproductionmethodsisincludedonlyinconjunctionwiththenameoftheingredientoringredients,whicharecertifiedorganic(i.e.notonthefrontpanel)
• Anyingredientsthatarenotcertifiedorganicmustbeclearlyindicatedassuch • Allingredientsandtheirrelativelevelsappearindescendingorder(m/m)inthelistofingredients.Itshallbe
apparentwhichingredientsareoforganiccertifiedoriginandwhicharenot.Alladditivesshallbelistedwiththeirfullname
• Allingredientsappearinthesamecolourandwithanidenticalstyleandsizeoflettering • Thelabelmustshowthepercentageoforganicingredientsintheproducttitle - “Intheproducttitle”isinterpretedaswithinorrightundertheproductnameandinthesamestyle
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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.
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Section 4
Crop and Pasture Production
ConversionSeedsandReproductiveMaterialPest,DiseaseandWeedsSoilsandSoilManagementSoilandWaterConservationContamination ControlHarvesting CropsStorageandTransportCleaning,DisinfectingandSanitisingGenetic EngineeringAdditionalCertificationRequirementsParallelProduction
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4. CROP AND PASTURE PRODUCTION
Thissectioncovers:pasture,animalfeedcropsaswellasvegetablecropsandfruitcrops.
CONTENTS
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 ParallelProduction
4.1 CONVERSION
4.1.1 TheprinciplessetoutinthisSectionmustnormallyhavebeenappliedontheparcelsoflandduringaconversionperiodofatleasttwoyearsbeforesowingor,inthecaseofperennialplantsotherthangrassland,atleastthreeyearsbeforethefirstharvestofproductsasreferredtoinparagraph1.1.1(a).AsureQualitymay(withMPIapprovalinthecaseofOOAP)decide,incertaincases,toextendorreducethatperiodhavingregardtopreviousparceluse,buttheperiodmustequalorexceed12monthspriortothestartoftheproductioncycleinthecaseofplantproductsfromannualproduction.Inthecaseofperennials(excludingpasturesandmeadows)aperiodofatleast18monthspriortoharvestshallberequired.Thereductionintheconversionperiodmusttakeaccountofthefollowingpoints:
• Theparcelswerealreadyconvertedorwereundergoingconversiontoorganicproduction • Thedegradationoftheplantprotectionproductconcernedmustresultinalevelofresidueinthesoil,andin
theplantwheretheplantisaperennial,whichisundetectableusingcurrentmethods. • Productsoftheharvestfollowingtreatmentarenoteligibleforcertificationundertheofficialorganic
assurance programme. • Incaseofnewlydevelopedfieldsorfieldsnotfarmedfornolessthantwoyears,approvalmaybegranted
toappropriatelyreducetheconversionperiodonlyaftercarefulconsideration,providedthatAsureQualityconfirmsthatprohibitedsubstanceshavenotbeenappliedtothosefieldsfortwoyears.
4.1.2 Whateverthelengthoftheconversionperiod,itmayonlybeginonceaproductionunithasbeenplacedunderaninspectionsystemandoncetheunithasstartedtheimplementationoftheproductionrulesinthisStandard.WecalculatethepointwhensupervisioncommencesasthedateatwhichacompliantOrganicManagementPlanandapplicationaresubmitted.
4.1.3 Incaseswhereawholepropertyisnotconvertedatonetime,itmaybedoneprogressivelywherebythisStandardisappliedfromthestartofconversionontherelevantlandparcels.ConversionfromconventionaltoorganicproductionshouldbeeffectedusingpermittedtechniquesasdefinedinthisStandard.Incaseswhereawholepropertyisnotconvertedatthesametime,theholdingmustbesplitintounitsasreferredtoinSection4.12.
4.1.4 Youmustnotswitchareasinconversionaswellasareasconvertedtoorganicproductionbackandforthbetween
organicandconventionalproductionmethods.
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Regional or other exceptionAnexceptionmaybegrantedincaseswhereprohibitedinputsmustbeusedasaresultofaGovernmentdirectiveaspartofabiosecurityresponse.Affectedlandwouldbesubjecttotheconversionperiodsspecifiedin4.1.1.
4.1.5 Theuseoforganicscionwood,buds,orplants,doesnotrequireaconversionperiod.However,ifitisnotpossibletosourceorganicmaterial,thenwithourpermissionyoumaysourcesuchmaterials.Insuchcasestheconversionperiodis12monthsforthetreesandresultingcrop.Suchmaterialmustbeidentifiedduringconversion.
4.2 SEEDS AND REPRODUCTIVE MATERIAL
4.2.1 Youmustuseorganicseedsandplantmaterial(includingrootstocksandbudwod).
Regional or other exceptionAsureQualitymaygrantyouadispensationtousenon-organicseedandplantmaterialwhenthereisnosuitableorganicvarietiesavailable.ItmustbedemonstratedthatsuitableorganicvarietiesareunavailableandinsuchcasesAsureQualitymaysupport:• Inthefirstinstance,useofuntreatedseedsorvegetativereproductivematerial• IftheseediscoatedortreatedthenthematerialmustmeettherequirementsofSection10.• Perennialplantsandvegetativepropagatingmaterialmustbemanagedorganicallyforatleasttwelve
monthsbeforeorganicproductscanbeharvested(Note:someplantssuchasstrawberriesmaybeclassedasannualsforcropproduction)
• Whereonlyimportedpropagativematerialisavailableandaspecificpost-harvesttreatmentisprescribedbylawforphytosanitarypurposes,thentreatedseedand/orplantmaterialmaybeapprovedbyAsureQuality(InthecaseofOOAPapprovalisrequiredbyMPI)
Whereanationalregisteroforganicseedsexists,thenconfirmationfromtheappropriatelistedsuppliersmustbesoughtontheavailabilityoforganicseedoftherequestedvariety(ies).
4.2.2 Toproduceorganicseedsorvegetativematerial,youmustgrowthemotherplanttoorganicstandardsforatleastonegenerationforannuals,ortwogenerationsforperennials.
4.3 PEST, DISEASE AND WEEDS
Diversityinplantproductionandactivityshallbeassuredbyminimumcroprotationrequirementsand/orvarietyofplantings.Minimumrotationpracticesforannualcropsshallbeestablishedunlesstheoperatordemonstratesdiversityinplantproductionbyothermeans.Operatorsarerequiredtomanagepressurefrominsects,weeds,diseasesandotherpestswhilemaintainingorincreasingsoilorganicmatter,fertility,microbialactivityandgeneralsoilhealth.
Forperennialcropsyoumustmaintaingroundcoverandadiversityofplantsintheorchard.
Allorganicproductionsystemsshalldisplayasetofpositiveprocessescapableofaccountingformanagementofsignificantpests,weedsanddiseasesundernormalcircumstances.
4.3.1 Forpestmanagementandcontrolyoushouldusethefollowingmeasures,inorderofpreference:
• Preventativemethods,suchasdisruptionandeliminationofhabitatandaccesstofacilitiesbypestorganisms,shouldbetheprimarymethodologyofpestmanagement.
• Ifpreventativemethodsareinadequate,thefirstchoiceforpestcontrolshouldbemechanical/physicalandbiologicalmethods.
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• Ifmechanical/physicalmethodsareinadequateforpestcontrol,pesticidalsubstancesappearinginSection10,Table1(orothersubstancesallowedforusebyAsureQualityinaccordancewithSection10.1)maybeused,providedtheyareacceptedforuseinhandling,storage,transportationorprocessingfacilitiesbythecompetentauthorityandsothatcontactwithorganicproductsisprevented.
4.3.2 Pestsshouldbeavoidedbygoodmanufacturingpractice.Pestcontrolmeasureswithinstorageareasortransportcontainersmayincludephysicalbarriersorothertreatmentssuchassound,ultra-sound,light,ultra-violetlight,traps(pheromonetrapsandstaticbaittraps),controlledtemperature,controlledatmosphere(carbondioxide,oxygen,nitrogen)anddiatomaceousearth.
4.3.3 Youmaycontrolpests,diseasesandweedsbyanyone,oracombination,ofthefollowingmeasures:
• Choiceofappropriatespeciesandvarieties. • Appropriaterotationprogrammes • Mechanicalcultivation • Protectionofnaturalenemiesofpeststhroughprovisionoffavourablehabitat,suchashedgesandnesting
sites,ecologicalbufferzoneswhichmaintaintheoriginalvegetationtohousepestpredators • Diversifiedecosystems.Thesewillvarybetweengeographicallocations.Forexample,bufferzonesto
counteracterosion,agro-forestry,rotatingcropsetc • Flameweeding/steamweeding(mobileunitsonly) • Naturalenemiesincludingreleaseofpredatorsandparasites • Biodynamicpreparationsfromstonemeal,farmyardmanureorplants • Mulchingandmowing • Grazingofanimals • Biologicalcontrol • Soilsolarisation(plastictobere-usedandpickeduponcedeteriorated) • Mechanicalcontrolssuchastraps,barriers,lightandsound
4.3.4 Ifthereisimminentorseriousthreattothecropandwherethemeasuresidentifiedin4.3.3(above)are,orwouldnotbeeffective,productsreferredtoinSection10,Table1maybeused.Wettingandstickingagentsmustalsomeettheserequirements.ApprovalmustbereceivedfromAsureQualitybeforeuseofinputs.Theremustberecordsofpurchaseanduseofsuchinputs.
Interpretative Note:UnderUSDANOP,theoperatorshouldconsultitscertifierpriortousinganynewinputinordertoensurethatthematerialcomplieswiththeUSDANOP.Theuseofanunapprovedmaterialmaybeconsideredanapplicationofaprohibitedsubstance,whichwouldremovetheoperation’slandforthreeyears.
4.3.5 Youmayuserodenticidesifintamper-proofstationsandinlocationswherethereisnoriskofproductcontamination.Suchproductsmustbelabelledandstoredsecurelyandtolocallegislation.NB.UndertheCanadaOrganicRegimeitisprohibitedtouserodenticidesnotspecificallylistedintheCORlistofpermittedproducts,withinorganicprocessingorproductionareas.UnderUSDANOPfurtherconditionsalsoapply.
4.3.6 UseofpesticidesnotidentifiedinSection10,Table1assuitableforpost-harvestorquarantinepurposesshouldforthatpurposeonproductspreparedinaccordancewiththisStandardandwouldcauseorganicallyproducedfoodstolosetheirorganicstatus.
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4.4 SOILS AND SOIL MANAGEMENT
Materialofmicrobial,plantoranimaloriginshallformthebasisofthefertilityprogramme.
4.4.1 Thefertilityandbiologicalactivityofthesoilshouldbemaintainedorincreased,whereappropriate,by:
• Cultivationoflegumes,greenmanuresordeep-rootingplantsinanappropriatemulti-annualrotationprogramme.
• Incorporationinthesoiloforganicmaterial,compostedornot,fromholdingsproducinginaccordancewiththisStandard.By-productsfromlivestockfarming,suchasfarmyardmanure,maybeusediftheycomefromlivestockholdingsproducinginaccordancewiththisStandard.
• Themeasureofsuccesswillbebasedonmaintenance,orincrease,insoilcarboncontentovertime.
4.4.2 Substances,asspecifiedinSection10,Table1,maybeappliedonlytotheextentthatadequatenutritionofthecroporsoilconditioningarenotpossiblebythemethodssetoutin4.4.1above,or,inthecaseofmanures,theyarenotavailablefromorganicfarming.Useoftraceelementsisrestrictedtocaseswheresoil/plantnutrientdeficiencyisdocumentedbysoilortissuetesting,ordiagnosedbyanindependentexpert.Micronutrientsineitherchlorideornitrateformsareprohibited.Micronutrientsmaynotbeusedasadefoliant,herbicideordesiccant.
Youmayuseappropriatemicroorganismsorplant-basedpreparationsforcompostactivation.Biodynamicpreparationsfromstonemeal,farmyardmanureorplantsmayalsobeusedforthepurposecoveredbySection4.4.1.
4.4.3 Youmustnotuseanimalresiduesandmanuresfrombatterypoultrysystems.
4.4.4 Youshoulddocumentafarmwastemanagementplanwhichdetailshowyouwillmanagemanureandcropresiduesto:
• Minimise nutrient losses • Recyclenutrients
NBApplicationoffertilitysubstancesinSection10,Table1mustbebasedonsoilfertilitytestresultsandafertiliserrecommendation.
4.5 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
4.5.1 Youmustmanagesoilandwaterresourcesinasustainablemanner.
• Relevantmeasuresmustbetakentoprevent,salinisationofsoilandwater • TheclearingofprimaryforestandecosystemsorHighConservationAreasisprohibited • Cropproduction,processingandhandlingsystemsmustreturnnutrients,organicmatterandotherresources
removedfromthesoilthroughharvestingbyrecycling,regenerationandadditionoforganicmaterialsandnutrients
• Youmusttakemeasurestomaintainandimprovelandscapeandenhancebiodiversityquality
4.5.2 Youmustnotclearlandthroughthemeansofburningorganicmatter,e.g.slashandburn,strawburningmustberestrictedtoaminimum.
Regional or other exceptionExceptionsmaybegrantedincaseswhereburningisusedtosuppressthespreadofdisease,tostimulateseedgermination,toremoveintractableresidues,orothersuchexceptionalcases.
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4.5.3 Youmusttakemeasurestomaintainandimprovelandscapeandenhancebiodiversityquality,bymaintainingon-farmwildliferefugehabitats,orestablishingthemwherenoneexist.
Interpretative Note:Examplesofsuchhabitatswouldinclude:• areasnotunderrotationandnotheavilyfertilised/manured:extensivepastures,hedgerows,edges
betweenagricultureandforest,groupsoftreesand/orbushes,andforest• ecologicallyrichfallowlandorarableland• ecologicallydiversifiedfieldmargins• waterways,pools,wetlandsandotherwaterrichareasnotusedforintensiveagricultureoraquaculture
production• wildlifecorridorsconnectingnativehabitat
4.5.4 Youmustnotdepleteorexcessivelyexploitwaterresources,andmustseektopreservewaterqualityandpreventthepollutionofgroundwater.Wherepossibleyoumustrecyclerainwaterandmonitorwaterextraction.
4.5.5 Youmusttakedefinedandappropriatemeasurestopreventsoilerosionandminimisethelossoftopsoil.Theremovalofsoilisnotpermittedasidefromincidentalremovalassociatedwithharvestingcrops.
Interpretative Note:Examplesofsuchmeasureswouldinclude:minimumtillage,contourplowing,cropselection,diversepermanentplantingofriparianstrips,andmaintenanceofsoilplantcover.
4.6 CONTAMINATION CONTROL
4.6.1 Youmustensurethatallequipmentfromconventionalfarmingsystemsisproperlycleanedandfreefromresiduesbeforebeingusedonyourorganicallymanagedareas.
4.6.2 Contaminationcontrol:Allrelevantmeasuresshouldbetakentominimisecontamination.Thefollowingareconsideredasbackgroundcontamination:
DDTLevelsshouldnotexceed: • Meat5.0mg/kg • Milkfat1.25mg/kg • Eggs0.5mg/kg
Lindaneinfood2.0mg/kg
Heavymetalsincompostshallnotexceedthefollowinglevels:
• Arsenic20mg/kg • Lead200mg/kg • Cadmium3mg/kg • Mercury1mg/kg • Chromium400mg/kg • Nickel60mg/kg • Copper270mg/kg • Zinc575mg/kg
NBtheallowablelevelsarelowerifthesourcematerialisfromhouseholdrefuse(seeSection10,Table1).
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4.6.3 Youmustemploymeasuresincludingbarriersandbufferzonestoavoidpotentialcontaminationandexcludecontaminantsinorganicproducts.Dependingonthecircumstances,thesemeasuresmayincludeacombinationofdistance,physicalbarriersandprocedures.Youmustformallynotifyyourneighboursofyourintentiontofarmorganically.Itisrecommendedthatyouworkwithyourneighbouronhowtheywillensurethereisnochemicaltrespass.
Interpretative Note:TheUSNationalStandardsdonotspecifyspecificdimensionsforbufferzones,butleavesthedeterminationoftheirsizetotheorganicproducerandthecertifyingagentonacase-by-casebasis.IntheUSithasalwaysbeentheresponsibilityoforganicoperationstomanagepotentialcontactoforganicproductswithothersubstancesnotapprovedforuseinorganicproductionsystems.TheOrganicManagementPlanmustoutlinestepsthatanorganicoperationwilltaketoavoiddriftfromneighboringoperations,particularlydriftofsyntheticchemicalpesticides.WhiletheUSNationalOrganicStandardsprovidesignificantdiscretioninestablishingbufferzonedimensions,bufferzonesshouldnotbesizedatdistances,whichattempttoachieveazerotoleranceforprohibitedsubstances.TheintentoftheregulationsintheUSaretofosteracollaborativeeffortbetweenthecertifyingagentsandtheirgrowerclientstodetermineanappropriatebufferzonewitheachpartybeingfullycognisantoftheprocess-basednatureoftheorganiclabelclaim.
4.6.4 Youmustnotstoreprohibitedcropinputswithintheorganicproductionsite.
4.6.5 Potentiallycontaminatedareasonaproperty,suchasdipsites,shouldbeexcludedfromcertifiedareas.
4.6.6 Inthecaseofreasonablesuspicionofcontamination,AsureQualitywillmakesurethatananalysisoftherelevantproductsandpossiblesourcesofpollution(soil,water,airandinputs)takesplacetodeterminethelevelofcontaminationandtakesmeasuresaccordingly.
4.6.7 Forprotectedstructurecoverings,plasticmulches,insectnettingandsilagewrapping,onlyproductsbasedonpolyethyleneandpolypropyleneorotherpolycarbonatesareallowed.Youmustremovethesefromthesoilafteruseandyoumustnotburnthemonthefarmland.Theuseofpolychloride(PVC)basedproductsisprohibited.
4.6.8 Insituationswheremandatorycontrolsarerequiredfornoxiouspests,orotherinstancesthatrequiretheuseofprohibitedsubstancesoncertifiedland,thenlandtobeaffectedmustbewithdrawnfromcertification.NotificationmustbemadetoAsureQualitypriortotheuseofsuchsubstances,andtheOMPoutlineplansforre-certificationandmanagementstrategiestoensurecertifiedareasarenotcontaminated.WheresuchlandcomesunderregulatoryorganiccertificationthenapprovalmayberequiredbytheRegulatororCompetentAuthorityinadvance.
4.6.9 Wherelandhasbeencontaminatedthroughenvironmentalorunforeseencircumstances,orasaresultofmandatory
treatmentsdictatedbyGovernment,theminimumperiodbeforerecertificationwillbe12months,combinedwithresiduetestingtoconfirmnocontaminationremainswithintheaffectedarea.AsureQualitymustbenotifiedofsucheventsasrequiredbytheTermsandConditionsofCertification.Theswitchingoflandinandoutofcertificationonanongoingbasisisnotpermittedexceptinthecaseofabiosecuritydirective.AlsorefertoSection1.4Monitoringfor Contamination.
4.7 HARVESTING CROPS
4.7.1 Youmustnotusetreatedtimberforharvestingcontainers.
4.7.2 Youmustensureorganicproduceisclearlyidentifiedfromharvestingtodispatch.
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4.7.3 Youmustkeepharvestrecordsrecording:crop,fieldID,harvestdate,andquantities
4.7.4 Youmustconfirmthataminimumof36monthshaspassedbetweenthelastuseofaprohibitedsubstanceandtheharvestofanyorganiccrop.
4.8 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
4.8.1 Productintegrityshouldbemaintainedduringanystorageandtransportationandhandlingbyuseofthefollowingprecautions:
• Organicproductsmustbeprotectedatalltimesfromco-minglingwithnon-organicproducts. • Organicproductsmustbeprotectedatalltimesfromcontactwithmaterialsandsubstancesnotpermitted
foruseinorganicfarmingandhandling. • Separationbetweenorganicandnon-organicproductsmustbeintimeand/orspace.
4.8.2 Thecertifiedoperatorowningtheproductatthepointoftransportisresponsibleformaintainingtheorganicintegrityduringthetransportprocess,unlesstransportoperatoriscertifiedintheirownright.
4.8.3 Plantproductswhicharenotinretailpackagingshouldbetransportedinaclosedmannerwhichshouldpreventcontaminationorsubstitutionandbelabelledasper3.12.
4.9 CLEANING, DISINFECTING AND SANITISING
4.9.1 Horticultureoperatorsshalltakeallnecessaryprecautionstoprotectorganicplantproductsagainstcontaminationbysubstancesprohibitedinorganicfarmingandhandling,pests,disease-causingorganisms,andforeignsubstances.Horticultureoperatorsshoulddesignfacilities,plantlayout,installequipment,anddeviseacleaning,disinfectingandsanitisingsystemthatpreventsthecontaminationofplantproductsandfoodcontactsurfaces.
4.9.2 Horticultureoperationsusingcleaners,sanitisers,anddisinfectantsonfoodcontactsurfacesshallusetheminawaythatmaintainsthefood’sorganicintegrity.Approvedmaintenanceproductsmustbeusedaccordingtotheirspecificconditionsofuse,suchas,butnotlimitedto,specifiedinterveningmeasures.SubstancesotherthanthoseappearinginTable3areonlyallowediftheyarelegallyrequired.
NB.ForoperatorscertifiedunderCOR,onlysanitiserscomprisedofthegenericingredientslistedinthatStandardmaybeused.
4.9.3 Theoperatorshallperformaninterveningeventbetweentheuseofanycleaner,sanitiser,ordisinfectantandthe
contactoforganicfoodwiththatsurfacesufficienttopreventresidualcontaminationofthatorganicfood.
4.9.4 Operatorsshouldnotusepersistentcleansersand/orsanitisersthatarenoteasilyremovedbyaninterveningevent(e.g.quaternaryammonia)orhaveanadverseimpactontheenvironment(e.g.halogenatedcompounds).Thesemaybeapprovedifthereistestingtoverifythesanitizercanbeeffectivelyremovedbeforefoodcontact.
4.10 GENETIC ENGINEERING
4.10.1 Youmustnotusegeneticallyengineeredorganismsortheirderivatives.Thisincludesseedandfarminputssuchasfertilisers,soilconditioners,vaccinesorcropprotectionmaterials.
4.10.2 Theuseofgeneticallyengineeredseeds,pollen,transgeneplantsorplantmaterialisnotallowed.
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4.11 ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
4.11.1 Productionshouldtakeplaceinaunitwherethelandparcels,productionareasandstoragefacilitiesareclearlyseparatefromthoseofanyotherunitwhichdoesnotproduceaccordingtothisStandard;preparationand/orpackagingworkshopsmayformpartoftheunit,whereitsactivityislimitedtopreparationandpackagingofitsownagriculturalproduce.
4.11.2 Whentheinspectionarrangementsarefirstimplemented,theoperatormustdrawupandsignanOrganicManagementPlanwhichincludes:
• Afulldescriptionoftheunitand/orcollectionareas,showingthestorageandproductionpremisesandlandparcelsand,whereapplicable,premiseswherecertainpreparationand/orpackagingoperationstakeplace
• Amapandassociatedlandparcelidentifier(i.e.LandValuationnumber) • Inthecaseofcollectionofwildplants,theguaranteesgivenbythirdparties,ifappropriate,whichthe
producercanprovidetoensurethattheprovisionsofSection4.13aresatisfied. • AllthepracticalmeasurestobetakenattheleveloftheunittoensurecompliancewiththisStandard • Thedateofthelastapplicationonthelandparcelsand/orcollectionareasconcernedofproductstheuseof
whichisnotcompatiblewiththisStandard • AnundertakingbytheoperatortocarryoutoperationsinaccordancewithSections3,4and5andtoaccept,
ineventofinfringements,implementationofthemeasuresasreferredtoinSection3.13 • Detailsofanyinputstobeused
4.11.3 Eachyear,beforethedateindicatedbyAsureQuality,youmustnotifythescheduleofproductionofcropproducts(OMPUpdateform),givingabreakdownbylandparcel.Thisdatewouldnormallybetheanniversarydateofyourcertification.
4.11.4 Youmustkeepwrittenand/ordocumentaryaccounts,whichenableAsureQualitytotracetheorigin,natureandquantitiesofallrawmaterialsbought,andtheuseofsuchmaterials;inaddition,writtenand/ordocumentaryaccountsshouldbekeptofthenature,quantitiesandconsigneesofallagriculturalproductssold.Quantitiessolddirectlytothefinalconsumershouldpreferablybeaccountedforonadailybasis.
4.11.5 AsureQualitymustundertakeafullphysicalinspection,atleastonceayearoftheunit.SamplesfortestingofproductsnotlistedinthisStandardmaybetakenwheretheiruseissuspected.Aninspectionreportshouldbedrawnupaftereachvisit.Additionaloccasionalunannouncedvisitsmayalsobeundertakenaccordingtoneedoratrandom.
4.12 PARALLEL PRODUCTION
4.12.1 Whereyoumanageseveralhorticulturalholdingsinthesameregion,theunitswhichproducehorticulturalorhorticulturalproductsnotcoveredbySection1.1willalsobesubjecttotheinspectionsystem.Thisrelatestothefirst,secondandthirdindentsofpoint4.11.2ofthisSectiononhorticulturalandhorticulturalproducts,andasregardstheprovisionsonhorticulturalmanagement,horticulturalrecordsandtheprinciplesgoverningstorageofhorticulturalproductsused.
4.12.2 WhereyourunseveralproductionunitsinthesameareaproducingplantsorplantproductsnotcoveredinSection1(Scope),togetherwithstoragepremisesforinputproducts(suchasfertilisers,plantprotectionproducts,seed),thesemustallalsobeincludedintheOMP.GEcropswillnotbeallowedtobegrownonthenon-organicpartoftheproperty.Plantsofthesamevarietyasthoseproducedattheunitreferredtoin4.11.1maynotbeproducedattheseunits.
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Regional or other exception Anexemptionto4.12.2appliesonapprovalbyAsureQuality(orinthecaseofOOAP,MPImustapprove).Producersareexemptfromtherequirementinthelastsentenceof4.12.2inthefollowingcases:(a) Inproductionofperennialplantproducts(fruitgrowing,vinesandhops)providedthefollowing
conditionsaremet: 1. Theproductioninquestionformspartofaconversionplanforwhichtheproducergivesafirm
undertakingandwhichprovidesforthebeginningoftheconversionofthelastpartoftheareaconcernedtoorganicproduction,intheshortestpossibleperiod,whichmaynotinanyeventexceedamaximumoffiveyears.
2. Appropriatemeasureshavebeentakentoensurethepermanentseparationoftheproductsobtainedfromeachunitconcerned.
3. AsureQualityhasbeennotifiedoftheharvestofeachoftheproductsconcernedwithatleast48hours’notice.
4. AsureQualityhasbeennotifiedimmediatelyuponcompletionoftheharvest,oftheexactquantitiesharvestedontheunitsconcernedtogetherwithanyparticulardistinguishingfeatures(suchasquality,colour,averageweight,etc.),andconfirmthatthemeasuresdescribedintheOMPtoseparatetheproductshavebeenapplied.
5. Yourconversionplanandthemeasuresreferredtoinpoints1and2havebeenapprovedbyAsureQualityeachyearafterthestartoftheconversionplan.
(b) Inthecaseofareasintendedforagriculturalresearchagreedbynationalauthorities,providedthatconditions4.12.2(a)(2),(3),and(4).andtherelevantpartofcondition5aremet.
(c) Inthecaseofproductionofseed,vegetativepropagatingmaterialandtransplants,providedthatconditions4.12.2(a)(2),(3),and(4).andtherelevantpartofcondition5.aremet.
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4.13 COLLECTION FROM THE WILD
Thissectioncoverstheharvestingofplants,plantproductsandfungifromthewildandintendedforsaleasorganic,andmayincludecertainmarineenvironments.Forharvestingofwildseaweedseesection5.19.14.
4.13.1 Thecollectionofedibleplantsandpartsthereof,growingnaturallyinnaturalareas,forestsandagriculturalareas,isconsideredanorganicproductionmethodprovidedthat:
• Theproductsarefromaclearlydefinedcollectionareathatissubjecttotheinspection/certificationmeasuressetoutinSection7ofthisStandard.
• Thecollectiondoesnotdisturbthestabilityofthewholeecosystem,naturalhabitat,themaintenanceofthespeciesinthecollectionarea,orthreatentheexistenceofplant,fungaloranimalspecies,includingthosenotdirectlyexploited.
• Theproductsarefromanoperatormanagingtheharvestingorgatheringoftheproducts,whoisclearlyidentifiedandfamiliarwiththecollectionarea.
• Thecollectionareashallbeatanappropriatedistancefromconventionalfarming,pollutionandcontamination.
• Operatorsshalltakemeasurestoensurethatwild,sedentaryaquaticspeciesarecollectedonlyfromareaswherethewaterisnotcontaminatedbysubstancesprohibitedinthesestandards.
• Youmustnotviolatethelandholderrights.
4.13.2 YoumustnotuseareasthathavereceivedtreatmentswithproductsotherthanthosereferredtoinSection10foraperiodofatleastthreeyearsbeforethecollection.
4.13.3 Youmustensurethatthecollectionareaisatasatisfactorydistancefromconventionalfarmingtopreventcontaminationtothecollectedproduct.
4.13.4 Youmusthaveadocumentedorganicmanagementplantocoverthisactivity.
4.13.5 Youmustsendusmapswithyourapplicationthatclearlyidentifiesyourcollectionareas.
4.13.6 ItmustbepossibleforAsureQualitytoinspectthecollectionarea.
4.13.7 Youmustkeeparecordofallcollections,andthequantitiesboughtfromeachcollector.
4.13.8 Youmustmaintainarecordsystemthatenablesmaterialtobetracedfromharvesttopointofsale.
4.13.9 Youmustprovideanycollectorsormiddlemenwithinstructionsthatdefinethecollectionarea,relevantpartsoftheorganicstandards,andanyothercertificationrequirementsneededtocarryouttheactivity.
Interpretative Note:Collectorsmustsignstatementsthattheyhavefollowedinstructions
4.13.10 Youmusthaveacontractinplaceforanysubcontractorsinvolvedinwildcollection.
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CONTENTS
4.14.1 SproutsProduction4.14.2 SubstratesfortheProductionofMushrooms4.14.3 Hydroponics4.14.4 ContainerGrowing
4.14.1 SPROUTS PRODUCTION
4.14.1.1 OperatorsshalluseorganicseedproducedaccordingtothisStandard.
4.14.1.2 Seedsnotobtainedbyorganicproductioncannot,underanycircumstance,beusedtoharvestediblesprouts.
4.14.1.3 Wherenecessary,seedsshallbesanitisedwiththefollowingproducts;Hydrogenperoxide(subjecttomarketrequirements),Sodiumhypochlorite(noresidueonproductatdispatch),Ozone(subjecttomarketrequirements).
4.14.1.4 Growingareasshallbededicatedtoorganicproduction.
4.14.1.5 EquipmentortraysusedinthegrowingandharvestingofsuchproductsshallbeneworthoroughlysanitisedusingpermittedsanitisersandcleaningproductsaslistedinTable3.
4.14.1.6 SubstancesforpestanddiseasemanagementshallonlybethoselistedinthisStandard.
4.14.1.7 Growingmediafor :
(a) Sproutsrequiretheuseofpotablewater. (b) WheatorbarleygrassrequiretheuseofcompostmadefrommaterialsproducedaccordingtothisStandard.
4.14.1.8 Wherenecessary,sproutsandotherfinalproductsmaybecleanedandsanitisedusingpotablewaterandtheproductslistedforseedsanitisation.
4.14.2 SUBSTRATES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MUSHROOMS
4.14.2.1 Youmustensurefoodsafetyrequirementsaremetandensuretheendproductmeetsacceptablemicrobiologicallimits.Thismayrequiremicrobiologicaltestingasthesubstratesmayharbourpathogens.
4.14.2.2 Fortheproductionofmushrooms,substratesmaybeused,iftheyarecomposedonlyofthefollowingcomponents:
Farmyardmanureandanimalexcrements(includingtheproductsreferredtoinSection10,Table1).
(a) Eitherfromholdingsproducingaccordingtotheorganicproductionmethod,or (b) SatisfyingtherequirementsreferredtoinSection10,Table1asfollows:
• Farmyardmanure • Liquidanimalexcrements • Compostedanimalexcrements,includingpoultrymanureandcompostedfarmyardmanure • Driedfarmyardmanureanddehydratedpoultrymanure
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Onlyupto25%(*),andonlywhentheproductunder4.14.2.2isnotavailable. (*)Thispercentageiscalculatedonweightoftotalcomponentsofthesubstrate(excludingthecoveringmaterialand
anyaddedwater)beforecomposting.
4.14.2.3 Productsofagricultureorigin,otherthanthosecoveredunder4.14.2.2(e.g.straw),fromholdingsproducingaccordingtoorganicproductionmethods:
• Peatnotchemicallytreated • Woodnottreatedwithchemicalproductsafterfelling • MineralproductsofSection10,Table1,waterandsoil
NBformushroomscollectedfromwildorfarmedlandrefertowildcollection.
4.14.3 HYDROPONICS
Theproductionofterrestrialplantsmustbesoil-based,meaningthatapartfromthepropagationorseedlingstage,aplantmustspenditslifeinthesoil.
4.14.3 Thefollowingisnotapermittedprocess:
Hydroponicsusesaninertmaterial(degradesonlyslightlyornotatallordoesnotreact)thatdoesnothavethecapacitytoexchangeionswiththeliquidphaseandwhichisnotabletoprovideasuitablehabitat(breedingground)forawiderangeofmicro-organismsortosupportenzymes.Thismeansthatitisnotpermittedtousemediasuchasthosedescribedasbelow:
• Mineralwool • Mediaconsistingsolelyofbakedclaygranules,bothexpandedandnon-expanded;consistingofpuresand,
suchasFugzand
Thiscategoryalsoincludesproductionsystemsthatusenogrowthmediaatall,suchasrootsprinklerirrigation.
4.14.4 CONTAINER GROWING
Thefollowingisapermittedpractice:
4.14.4 ForpotplantsorplantingmaterialitispermittedtousepottingcompostorothergrowthmediathatiscomprisedsolelyofoneormoresubstancesforsoilfertilisingorconditioningthatarespecifiedinSection10,Table1.
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LivestockGeneral Requirements Genetic Engineering ConversionOriginoftheAnimalsAccesstoPastureFeedQuarantineofStockAnimalHealthVeterinaryTreatmentsSpecificVeterinaryTreatments&SpecificHealthIssuesHusbandrySlaughterandTransportofLivestockorOrganicProductsMilkingOperationsManure HousingandFacilityPestManagementAdditionalCertificationMeasuresPoultryProductsBeekeepingandBeekeepingProductsAquacultureProduction
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5. LIVESTOCK
Livestockproductionshallmeantheproductionofdomesticordomesticatedterrestrialanimals(includinginsects)andaquaticspeciesfarmedinfresh,saltorbrackishwater.Theproductsofhuntingandfishingofwildanimalsshallnotbeconsideredasfromorganicproduction.
Thissectionincludes:livestockandlivestockproductsfromthefollowingspecies;bovine(includingbubalusandbisonspecies)porcine,ovine,caprine,equidae,cervine,poultry,ratites,honeybees(Apismellifera)andaquacultureproduction.
CONTENTS
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
5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1.1 Livestockproductionmustcontributetotheequilibriumofagriculturalproductionsystemsbyprovidingforthenutrientrequirementsofcropsandbyimprovingthesoil’sorganicmatter.Itcanthushelpestablishandmaintainsoil-plant,plant-animalandanimal-soilinterdependence.
Byutilisingrenewablenaturalresources(e.g.livestockmanure,legumesandfoddercrops),thecropping/stockfarmingsystemandthepasturagesystemsallowsoilfertilitytobemaintainedandimprovedinthelongtermandthuscontributestothedevelopmentofsustainableagriculture.
5.1.2 Inordertominimiseenvironmentalpollutionofnaturalresources,inparticular,soilandwater,organicproductionoflivestockmustinprincipleprovideforacloserelationshipbetweensuchproductionandtheland.Suitablemultiannualrotationsystemsandthefeedingoflivestockwithorganiccropproductsproducedontheholdingitselfisdesired.
5.1.3 Inordertopreventpollutionofwaterbynitrogenouscompounds,organiclivestockholdingsmusthaveappropriatestoragecapacityandplansforthespreadingofsolidandliquidlivestockeffluents.
5.1.4 Awidebiologicaldiversityshouldbeencouragedandthechoiceofbreedsmusttakeaccountoftheircapacitytoadapttolocalconditions.
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5.1.5 Inorganicstockfarming,alllivestockononeandthesameproductionunitmustberearedinaccordancewiththeruleslaiddowninthisStandard.
5.1.6 However,livestocknotrearedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisStandardmaybepresentontheholdingprovidedtheyarerearedonunitswherethebuildingsandlandparcelsareseparatedclearlyfromtheunitsproducinginaccordancewiththerulesofthisStandard,andadifferentspeciesisinvolved.
Regional or other exceptionAnimalsnotrearedinaccordancewiththeseRulescanuse,foralimitedperiodoftimeeachyear,thepastureofcomplyingorganicunits,providedthatsuchanimalshavehadnormalaccesstopastoralgrazing(andnotintensivehusbandry).Otheranimalsrearedfororganicproductionarenottobepresentonthispastureatthesametime.ThisproceduremustbeauthorisedbeforehandbyAsureQuality.GuidelinesonstockingdensitywhereanimalmanurefromtheoperationisspreadonpasturearesetoutinTable5.
5.1.7 Systematicoperations,whichleadtostress,harm,diseaseorthesufferingofanimalsduringtheproduction,handling,
transportorslaughteringstages,shouldbereducedtotheminimum.However,specificinterventionsessentialtocertaintypesofproductioncanbepermitted.Theuseofcertainsubstancestostimulategrowthormodifytheirbreedingcyclesisnotcompatiblewiththeprinciplesoforganicfarming.
5.1.8 Alloperatorsmarketingproductsoforganicallyrearedlivestockmustbesubjecttoregularanduniforminspections;recordsshouldbekeptaccessibleattheholdingandupdatedwithdetailsoflivestockarrivingatandleavingtheholdingandanytreatmentsadministeredtothelivestockandtheorganicstatusofanimalsorflocks.
5.1.9 Youmustnotuseconstructionmaterialsandmethodsandproductionequipmentthatmightsignificantlyharmhumanoranimalhealth.
5.2 GENETIC ENGINEERING
5.2.1 Geneticallymodifiedorganisms(GMOs)andproductsderivedfromthemarenotcompatiblewiththeorganicproductionmethods.Inordertomaintainconsumerconfidenceinorganicproduction,geneticallymodifiedorganisms,partsthereofandproductsderivedtherefrommustnotbeusedinproductslabelledasfromorganicproduction.
5.2.2 Thedeliberateuseornegligentintroductionofgeneticallyengineeredorganismsortheirderivativestoorganicfarmingsystemsorproductsisprohibited.Thisshallincludeanimals,seed,propagationmaterial,andfarminputssuchasfertilisers,soilconditioners,vaccinesorcropprotectionmaterials.
5.2.3 Theuseofgeneticallyengineeredorganismsortheirderivativesisprohibited.Thisshallincludeanimals,seedandfarminputssuchasfertilisers,soilconditioners,orcropprotectionmaterials.
5.2.4 Theuseofgeneticallyengineeredseeds,pollen,transgeneplantsorplantmaterialisnotallowed.
5.3 CONVERSION
5.3.1 Whenconvertingyourlivestock,youmustmanageallthelandforthestocktotheseStandards.Thisincludesbothpastureforgrazingandareasforfeed.
Youmay:
(i) Convertyourstocktoorganicafteryouhaveconvertedyourland;or (ii) Convertyourlandandstocktoorganicsimultaneously,thisisknownassimultaneousconversion
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5.3.2 CONVERSION OF LAND ASSOCIATED WITH ORGANIC LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
Whereaproductionunitisconverted,thewholeareaoftheunitusedforanimalfeedmustcomplywiththerulesonorganicfarming,usingtheconversionperiodsestablishedrelatingtoplantsandplantproducts(Section4.1).
Theconversionperiodmaybereducedtooneyearforpasturages,openairrunsandexerciseareasusedbynon-herbivorespecies(e.g.pigs).
5.3.3 CONVERSION OF LIVESTOCK AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS
Animalsonafarmthatisconvertingtoorganicproductionmayundergoaone-timeminimumconversionperiodaccordingtothefollowingschedule.
• inthecaseofequidaeandbovines(includingbubalusandbisonspecies): - 12months • inthecaseofsmallruminantsandpigsformeatproduction: - Sixmonths(EUbutnotIFOAM) • inthecaseofanimalsformilkproduction: - Sixmonths(EU) - 12months(IFOAM) • IFOAM–Animalsmustbebornorganictohaveanorganicmeatstatus.Offspringmaybeconsideredorganic
onlyiftheirmotherhasbeenorganicallymanagedthroughoutthepregnancy.
5.3.4 SIMULTANEOUS CONVERSION
Ifthereissimultaneousconversionofthecompleteproductionunit,includinglivestock,pasturageand/oranylandusedforanimalfeed,thetotalcombinedconversionperiodforbothlivestock,pasturageand/oranylandusedforanimalfeedshallbereducedto24monthssubjecttothefollowingconditions:
• Theexceptionappliesonlytotheexistinganimalsandtheiroffspringandatthesametimealsotothelandusedforanimalfeed/pasturagebeforestartingtheconversion.
• Theanimalsaremainlyfedwithproductsfromtheproductionunit.
ForadditionalrulesspecifictotheUSAmarketpleaserefertoUSDANOP205.236b2ii&3
5.4 ORIGIN OF THE ANIMALS
5.4.1 Whenselectingbreedsorstrains,youmusttakeintoaccountthecapacityofanimalstoadapttolocalconditions,theirvitality,andtheirresistancetodisease.Youmustalsoselectbreedsorstrainsofanimalstoavoidspecificdiseasesorhealthproblemsassociatedwithsomebreedsorstrainsusedinintensiveproduction(e.g.porcinestresssyndrome,PSESyndrome,suddendeath,spontaneousabortion,difficultbirthsrequiringcaesareanoperationsetc.).
5.4.2 Livestockmustcomefromproductionunits,whichcomplywiththerulesonthevarioustypesoflivestockproductionlaiddowninthisStandard.Throughouttheirlife,thissystemofproductionmustbeapplied.
Regional or other exception – 1st DerogationSubjecttothepriorapprovalbyAsureQuality,livestockexistingonthelivestockproductionunit,notcomplyingwiththerulesofthisStandardcanbeconverted.
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Regional or other exception – 2nd DerogationWhenaherdisconstitutedforthefirsttimeandorganicallyrearedanimalsarenotavailableinsufficientnumbers,non-organicallyrearedlivestockmaybebroughtintoanorganiclivestockproductionunit,subjecttothefollowingconditions:• Dairycalvesmustbelessthanfourweeksoldhavereceivedcolostrumandarefedadietconsisting
mainlyoffullmilk• PigletsuptosixweeksandafterweaningThisexception,whichmustbeauthorisedbeforehandbyAsureQuality.
Regional or other exception – 3rd DerogationTherenewalorreconstitutionoftheherdorflockshallbeauthorisedbyAsureQualitywhenorganicallyrearedanimalsarenotavailable,andinthefollowingcases:•Highmortalityofanimalscausedbyhealthorcatastrophiccircumstances
Regional or other exception – 4th DerogationSubjecttoayearlymaximumlivestockmaybebroughtinasfemale(nulliparous-havingnevergivenbirth)animals,fromnonorganic-productionstockfarmsperyear,forsupplementingnaturalgrowthandfortherenewaloftheherd,whenorganicallyrearedanimalsarenotavailable,andonlywhenauthorisedbyAsureQuality.Theyearlymaximumforthisderogationisasfollows:• 10%ofadulthorsesorcattle(includingbubalusandbisonspecies)• 20%ofadultpigs,sheeporgoats(max10%forIFOAM)Non-organicanimalsbroughtinunderderogationforbreedingpurposesmaynotbesoldasorganic.Thispercentagemaybeincreasedto40%dueto:• Unforeseenseverenaturalorman-madeevents• Considerableenlargementofthefarm• Establishmentofanewtypeofanimalproductiononthefarm• Holdingswithlessthan10animals• SpecifictimelimitswillbesetforanyderogationsNB.CertificationunderOOAPrequiresapprovalfromMPIiftheincreasedpercentageexceptionisused
Regional or other exception – Non-IFOAMWherelivestockcomefromunitsnotcomplyingwithsections5.1.1to5.1.9,5.5,5.8,5.11&5.15,theperiodslaiddowninparagraph5.3.3mustbeobservediftheproductsaretobesoldasbeingfromorganicproductionandduringtheseperiodsalltherulessetoutinthisStandardmustbecompliedwith.
5.4.3 Preferenceshouldbegiventousingmalesforbreedingpurposesthathavecomefromproductionunits,whichcomplywiththerulesonthevarioustypesoflivestockproductionlaiddowninthisStandard.However,malesforbreedingmaybebroughtinfromnon-organicproductionstockfarmsprovidedthattheanimalsaresubsequentlyrearedandfedinaccordancewiththeruleslaiddowninthisStandard.Conventionalanimalsbroughtinforbreedingpurposesmaynotberepresentedorsoldasorganic.
5.5 ACCESS TO PASTURE
5.5.1 Organiclivestockfarmingisaland-relatedactivity,exceptwhereauthorisedbywayofexceptioninthisStandard.Livestockmusthaveaccesstoafree-rangeareaandthenumberofanimalsperunitofareamustbelimitedtoensureintegratedmanagementoflivestockandcropproductionontheproductionunit,sominimisinganyformofpollution,inparticularofthesoilandofsurfaceandgroundwater.Thenumberoflivestockmustbecloselyrelatedtotheareaavailableinordertoavoidproblemsofover-grazinganderosionandtoallowforthespreadingoflivestockmanuresothatanyadverseeffectontheenvironmentcanbeavoided.DetailedrulesontheuseoflivestockmanurearesetoutinSection5.14.Thecertificationbodymayallowthefeedingofanimalswithcarriedfreshfodderifthisisamoresustainablewaytouselandresourcesthangrazing.Animalwelfareshallnotbecompromised.
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5.5.2 Free-range(whichmeansaccesstopasture),open-airexerciseareas,oropen-airrunsmustifnecessary,providesufficientprotectionagainstrain,wind,sunandextremetemperatures,dependingonthelocalweatherconditionsandthebreedconcerned.Landlesssystemsoflivestockproductionareprohibited.Themaximumhoursofartificiallightusedtoprolongdaylengthshallnotexceedamaximumthatrespectsthenaturalbehaviour,geographicalconditionsandgeneralhealthoftheanimals.
5.5.3 Stockingdensitiesandhusbandrymethodsmustbemanagedtoavoidovergrazing.
5.5.4 Herdanimalsshallnotbekeptindividually,unlessduetohealthorbehaviouralissues.
5.5.5 Inthecaseofherbivores,stockmusthaveaccesstopastureforaminimumof150daysperannum.
5.6 FEED
5.6.1 Feedisintendedtoensurequalityproductionratherthanmaximisingproduction,whilemeetingthenutritionalrequirementsofthelivestockatvariousstagesoftheirdevelopment.Animalsmusthaveampleaccesstofeedandwater.Force-feedingisforbidden.Animalsmustbeofferedabalanceddietthatprovidesallthenutritionalneedsoftheanimalsinaformallowingthemtoexhibittheirnaturalfeedinganddigestivebehaviour.
5.6.2 Youmustfeedlivestock100%organicallyproducedfeedingstuffs,preferablyusingfeedfromtheunit,orwhenthisisnotpossible,usingorganicfeedequivalenttothisStandard.Theprevailingpart(atleastmorethan60%)ofthefeedshallcomefromthefarmunititselforbeproducedinco-operationwithotherorganicfarmsintheregion.
Regional or other exceptionAsureQualitycanauthoriseforalimitedperiodapercentageofconventionalfeedwheresuchanexceptioniswarrantedinthefollowingcases:
a. Organicfeedisofinadequatequantityorqualityb. Areaswhereorganicagricultureisinearlystagesofdevelopmentc. Grazingofnon-organicgrassorvegetationduringseasonalmigrationd. Whenforageproductionislost,inparticularasaresultofexceptionalweatherconditions
ConventionalfeedmaterialsofagriculturalorigincanbeusedforanimalfeedingonlyiflistedasfeedmaterialsinSection10,Table2.Innosuchcasemaythepercentageofnon-organicfeedexceed10%drymatterperruminantand15%drymatterpernon-ruminantcalculatedonanannualbasis.Themaximumpercentageauthorisedofconventionalfeedinthedailyrationis25%calculatedasapercentageofthedrymatter.TobeapprovedbyAsureQualitypriortouse.
NB.ForcertificationtoOOAPTechnicalRules,referencemustbemadetothatStandardforconditionsrelatingtouseofnon-organicfeedandapprovalmustbegrantedbyMPI.ThereisnooptionunderUSDANOPforapprovaltousefeedwhichisnotcertifiedtoUSDANOP.
5.6.3 Forthecalculationoffeedingallowancesonly,feedproducedonthefarmunitduringthefirstyearoforganicmanagement(standdownyear)maybeclassedasorganic.Thisrefersonlytofeedforanimalsthatarebeingproducedwithinthefarmunit.Suchfeedmaynotbesoldorotherwisemarketedasorganic.
5.6.4 Upto30%ofthefeedformulaofrationsonaveragemaycomprisein-conversionfeeds(i.e.C1onwards).Whenthein-conversionfeedscomefromtheunitoftheownholdingupto100%canbein-conversion.
Forthecalculationoffeedingallowancesonly,feedproducedonthefarmunitduringthefirstyearoforganicmanagement,maybeclassedasorganic.Thisrefersonlytofeedforanimalsthatarebeingproducedwithinthefarmunit.Suchfeedmaynotbesoldorotherwisemarketedasorganic.
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5.6.5 Thefeedingofyoungmammalsmustbebasedonnaturalmilk,providedbymaternalmilkororganicmilkfromtheirownspecies.Allmammalsmustbefedonnaturalmilkforaminimumperiod,dependingonthespeciesconcerned:
• Threemonthsforcattleandhorses • 45daysforsheepandgoats • 40daysforpigs
Operatorsmayprovidenon-organicmilkwhenorganicmilkisnotavailable,butthisissubjecttopriorapprovalbyAsureQuality.
5.6.6 Allanimalsshouldhaveaccesstoroughage.Forherbivoresaminimumof60%offeedmustcomefrompasture,andruminantsmustbegrazedthroughoutthegrazingseason.
5.6.7 Roughage,freshordriedfodder,orsilagemustbeaddedtothedailyrationforpigs.
Regional or other exception - IFOAMWhenweatherconditionsdonotallowforgrazing,ruminantsmaybefedwithorganiccarriedfreshfodderofupto20%oftheamountgrazedduringthegrazingseason.NB.ThisexceptionisnotapplicabletoanEUprogramme
5.6.8 Onlythefollowingproductsmaybeusedaspreservativesforsilage:
• Bacteria,fungiandenzymes • Naturalproductsoffoodindustry • Plantbasedproducts • Vitaminsandminerals • ListedprocessingaidsforfeedinSection10,Table2
Regional or other exceptionWhenweatherconditionsdonotallowforadequatefermentation,AsureQualitymayauthorisetheuseofthefollowingsyntheticchemicalfodderpreservatives:• E236Formicacid• E260Aceticacid• E270Lacticacid• E280PropionicAcid
5.6.9 Inordertosatisfynutritionalrequirementsoflivestock,onlythefollowingtypesofnon-agriculturalnaturalproductslistedinSection10,Table2mayneedtobeusedunderwell-definedconditionstosupplementanimalfeeding:
• Feedmaterialsfrommineralorigin • Traceelements • Vitamins,pro-vitaminsandchemicallywell-definedsubstanceshavingasimilareffect
Regional or other exceptionSyntheticvitamins,mineralsandsupplementsmaybeapprovedbyAsureQualitywhennaturalsourcesarenotavailableinsufficientquantityandquality.NBtheconditionsofapprovalvarybystandard.
5.6.10 Feeds,feedmaterials,compoundfeedstuffs,feedadditives,processingaidsforfeedsandcertainproductsusedinanimalnutritionmustnothavebeenproducedwiththeuseofgeneticallymodifiedorganisms,orproductsderivedfrom GMOs.
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5.6.11 Youmustnotusethefollowingingredientsinfeeds:
• Sawdust • Syntheticcolouringagents • Ureaorothersyntheticnitrogencompounds • Materialsthathavebeensolventextracted(exceptthoseextractedusingethanolorwater)ortheadditionof
chemicalagents • Alltypesofexcrementsincludingdroppings,dungormanure • Syntheticamino-acidsandamino-acidisolates • Syntheticgrowthpromotersorstimulants • Syntheticappetisers • Preservatives,exceptwhenusedasaprocessingaid
ForadditionalrulesspecifictotheUSAmarketpleasereferto:USDANOP205.237.
5.6.12 Youmustmaintainfeedmanufacturing/productionrecords.
5.7 QUARANTINE OF STOCK
5.7.1 Youmusthaveaclearlydefinedquarantineareaonthefarmandfarmmap,anditmustbepartofthecertifiedarea(i.e.managedorganically).Itisrecommendedthatthisareaisshiftedovertime.
Whennotinuseforquarantinepurposes,thequarantineareamaybereturnedtoorganicproductionfollowingatwoweekstanddownperiod.Itisnotrecommendedtousesuchareasforgrowingcropsforatleast12months.
5.7.2 Certifiedstockmustnotminglewithanynon-organicstockheldinquarantine.
5.7.3 WherelivestockisobtainedfromunitsnotcomplyingwiththisStandardtheanimalsmustbeheldinaquarantineareafortwicethewithholdingperiodofanytreatmentthattheyhavereceived,oraminimumof48hours.ForadditionalrulesspecifictotheUSAmarketpleasereferto:USDANOP205.236(3)
5.7.4 Sickanimalsmayneedtobeisolatedfromotherstock,insuchcasesthequarantineareamaybethemost
appropriatelocationtoholdsuchanimals.
5.8 ANIMAL HEALTH
5.8.1 Animalhealthmanagementmustmainlybebasedonprevention.Diseasepreventioninorganiclivestockproductionshallbebasedonthefollowingprinciples:
(a) TheselectionofappropriatebreedsorstrainsofanimalsasdetailedinSection5.4 (b) Theapplicationofanimalhusbandrypracticesappropriatetotherequirementsofeachspecies,encouraging
strongresistancetodiseaseandthepreventionofinfections. (c) Theuseofhighqualityfeed,togetherwithregularexerciseandaccesstopasturage,havingtheeffectof
encouragingthenaturalimmunologicaldefenceoftheanimal. (d) Ensuringanappropriatedensityoflivestock,thusavoidingoverstockingandanyresultinganimalhealth
problems. (e) Cleanlivestockhousing (f) Appropriatehusbandrypractices
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5.8.2 Theprinciplessetoutaboveshouldlimitanimalhealthproblemssothattheycanbecontrolledmainlybyprevention.Ifdespitealloftheabovepreventativemeasures,ananimalbecomessickorinjured,itmustbetreatedimmediately,ifnecessaryinisolation,andinsuitablehousing.Preferenceistobegiventophytotherapeuticorhomeopathicmedicinalproducts,andbylimitingtoastrictminimumtheuseofchemicallysynthesisedallopathictreatments(see5.9.1).Productsusedmustmeetlocalregulationswithregardstoproductregistrationorbeexempt.
5.8.3 ForhomeopathictreatmentswithnolegalwithdrawalperiodthenanilwithdrawalperiodappliesForvaccineswithnolegalwithdrawalperiodthenanilwithdrawalperiodapplies.Forherbal,glucose,mineralandvitaminpreparations:
• Withnolegalwithdrawalperiodspecifiedthenatwodaywithdrawalperiodapplies • Withanilwithdrawalperiodthenanilwithdrawalperiodapplies • WithaonedaytothreedaywithdrawalperiodthenatwotimeswithdrawalperiodappliesThereisno
withdrawalperiodforherbalrepellents,ordisinfectants.
ForadditionalrulesspecifictotheUSAmarketpleasereferto:USDANOP205.238
5.9 VETERINARY TREATMENTS
5.9.1 Unlessanexceptionisgranted,useofsyntheticallopathicveterinarydrugsorantibioticswillcausetheanimaltoloseitsorganicstatus.Producersshallnotwithholdsuchmedicationwheredoingsowillresultinunnecessarysufferingofthelivestock.
Ifgranted,theuseofveterinarymedicinalproductsmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:
Regional or other exceptionTheanimalmayretainitsorganicstatusif:a. Youcandemonstratethatalltherequirementsof5.8.2havebeenmetb. Naturalandalternativemedicinesandtreatmentsareunlikelytobeeffectivetocuresicknessorinjury,
orarenotavailabletotheoperatorc. Thechemicalallopathicveterinarydrugsorantibioticsareusedunderthesupervisionofaveterinariand. Withdrawalperiodsshallnotbelessthantwice`thatrequiredbylegislation,oraminimumof14days,
whicheverislonger(IFOAM).Ifnolegalwithholdingperiodisspecifiedthenaminimumof48hoursapplied(Non-IFOAM)
e. Chemicallysynthesisedallopathicveterinarymedicinalproducts,orantibiotics,arenotadministeredintheabsenceofillness
f. Thisexceptionisnotgrantedmorethan3timesonagivenanimal,orifso,theanimalwillpermanentlyloseIFOAMstatus
5.9.2 Youmustnotusesubstancestopromotegrowthorproduction(includingantibiotics,coccidiostaticsandotherartificialaidsforgrowthpromotionpurposes),andtheuseofhormonesorsimilarsubstancestocontrolreproduction(e.g.inductionorsynchronisationofoestrus)orforotherpurposes,isprohibited.However,hormonesmaybeadministeredtoanindividualanimal,asaformoftherapeuticveterinarytreatment.
5.9.3 Youmustnotuseoforgano-chlorines,ororgano-phosphates,fortreatinglivestockexternalparasites.
5.9.4 Veterinarytreatmentstoanimals,ortreatmentstobuildings,equipmentandfacilitieswhicharecompulsoryundernationallegislationshallbeauthorised.
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5.9.5 Wheneverveterinarymedicinalproductsareusedthetypeofproductmustberecordedclearly(includinganindicationoftheactivepharmacologicalsubstancesinvolved),togetherwithdetailsof:
• Thediagnosis • Theposology(i.e.thedoseagerate) • Themethodofadministration(e.g.drench,injection,dip) • Thedurationofthetreatment, • Thelegalwithdrawalperiod
ThisinformationistobedeclaredtoAsureQualitybeforethelivestockorlivestockproductscanbemarketedasorganicallyproduced(e.g.EmergencyTreatmentNotificationform).Livestocktreatedmustbeclearlyidentified,individuallyinthecaseoflargeanimals,individuallyorbybatchinthecaseofpoultryandsmallanimals.
5.9.6 Youmaystoreallopathicveterinarymedicinalproductsandantibioticsonholdingsprovided:
• ThattheyhavebeenprescribedbyayourveterinarianinconnectionwithtreatmentsasreferredtointheseStandards
• Thattheyarestoredinasupervisedlocation • Theyareenteredinthefarmregister
5.9.7 Withtheexceptionofvaccinations,andanycompulsoryeradicationschemesestablishedbyMPI,whereananimalorgroupofanimalsreceivemorethanthreecoursesoftreatmentswithchemically-synthesisedallopathicveterinarymedicinalproductsorantibioticswithinoneyear(ormorethanonecourseoftreatmentiftheirproductivelifecycleislessthanoneyear),thelivestockconcerned,orproducederivedfromthem,maynotbesoldasbeingproductsproducedinaccordancewiththisStandard.
Interpretative Note:Acourseoftreatmentsshallmeanallthenecessarymeasurestakentorestoretheanimaltohealthfollowingaparticulardiseaseepisode,andmayincludetreatmentwithmultipledrugsorincluderepeattreatments.
Regional or other exception – Non-IFOAMAnimalsmayundergoare-conversionperiodiftheyexceedthemaximumnumberoftreatmentsrelativetotheirlifecycleasper5.9.7.InsuchcasesapprovalisrequiredfromAsureQuality,usinga“Reconversionoflivestock”requestform,andtheconversionperiodis:• 12monthsforbeefformeat• 4monthsforpigs,sheeporgoatformeatandfibre/wool• 3monthsfordairyproduction
Interpretative Note:IfanimalsareadministeredvettreatmentsprohibitedunderUSDANOPthefollowingapplies:• SlaughterandbreedinganimalsloseUSDANOPcertificationpermanently(Ref:USDANOP205.238(c)(1))
5.9.8 Forwooltobeorganic,thesheepmust:
• BemanagedtotheseStandards,onorganicland,foratleast12monthsbeforeshearing • Havehadaperiodofatleastthreemonthssinceanexternalallopathicparasitetreatmentor • Meetsatleasttwotimesthewith-holdingperiodforabiologicalparasitetreatment
ForadditionalrulesspecifictotheUSAmarketpleaserefertoUSDANOP205.238(6b)
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5.10 SPECIFIC VETERINARY TREATMENTS & SPECIFIC HEALTH ISSUES
ThissectionistobereadinconjunctionwithTable2inSection10.
5.10.1 ANTIBIOTICS5.10.1.1 Youmaynotuseantibioticsonawholeherdorflocktopreventdisease.Youmustonlyuseantibioticsunderthe
adviceofyourvetandsubjectto5.9.1.NBCertainmarketsprohibittheuseofantibiotics,orspecifictypesofantibiotics.
5.10.1.2 YoumustnotusefluoroquinoloneantibioticsexceptwithpermissionfromAsureQualityandonlytotreatindividualanimals.
5.10.1.3 YoushouldlistthetypesofantibioticsthatyouwoulduseinanemergencyinyourOrganicManagementPlansoAsureQualitycangiveyouanindicationastowhethertheselectedproductsaresuitable.
5.10.2 HORMONE TREATMENTS Youmustonlytreatindividualanimalsandonlyif: • Youneedtoinduceparturitionforveterinaryreasons
Youmustnotusehormonesfor : • Synchronisingheat • Stimulatingproduction • Promotinggrowth
5.10.3 VACCINES Youmayusevaccines: • Ifthereisaknowndiseaseriskinthespecificregionofyourfarm • Thediseasecannotbecontrolledbyothermanagementtechniques • Ifvaccinationislegallyrequired • Youneedtoensurecontrolofadiseasecommunicabletohumans • Ifitisthesimplestformavailable • It is GMO-free NB.Forsomemarkets(e.g.USDANOP)excipientsmustbecompliantalso. Specific Health Issues-ThissectionistobereadinconjunctionwiththeconditionsinTable2inSection10.Please
notespecificproductsmayneedtobeapprovedifyouarealsocertifiedunderUSDANOP&/orCOR.Youwillneedtouseapprovedproductsonly.
5.10.4 BLOAT Youmayuse: • Vegetable oils • Poloxalene(subjecttothelimitationson5.9.1)
5.10.5 FLIES Youmayuse: • Herbal repellents • Spinosad(notunderUSDANOPorCOR)
5.10.6 FACIAL ECZEMA Youmay: • Treatanimalswithzincsulphateorliquidzincsupplements
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5.10.7 GRASS STAGGERS Youmay: • Treatanimalswithmagnesiumsulphateorliquidmagnesiumsupplements • Dustpasturewithnon-syntheticmagnesiumsalts
5.10.8 HOOF PROBLEMS Youmayuse: • CopperSulphate • ZincSulphate(checkmarketsuitability) • Iodine ProvidedthesearedocumentedinyourOrganicManagementPlanandapprovedbyAsureQuality.
5.10.9 MASTITIS Youmayuse: • Homeopathicremedies • Manukahoney
Interpretive noteThe“OwnUse”exceptionunderACVMonlyrelatestooralandexternaluse.IfhoneyisinsertedintoateatthentheproductmustbeeitherACVMregisteredforthatuse,orelsethetreatmentmustbeunderthesupervisionofyourveterinarian.
5.10.10 MILK FEVER Youmayuse: • PhosphorusandMagnesiumsalts • CalciumBurogluconate(CBG)
5.10.11 PARASITE – EXTERNAL NB:Marketrestrictionsapplytosyntheticantiparasitetreatmentsoringredients.ProhibitedunderUSDANOP
5.10.11.1 Youmayusetreatmentsonindividualanimalsif: • Infestationhasbeenconfirmed
5.10.11.2 Youmayuse: • Biologicaltreatmentsorrepellents(Biologicaltreatmentsshouldbeusedinpreferencetosyntheticpesticides) • TopicalmineralssuchasDiatomaceousearthorelementalsulphur
5.10.11.3 Youmustnotuse: • Organo-chlorines • Organo-phosphates • Pyrethrum 5.10.12 PARASITES – INTERNAL NB:Marketrestrictionsapplytosyntheticanti-parasitetreatmentsoringredients.Prohibitedforslaughteranimals
underUSDANOPandveryrestrictivefordairyanimals.RefertoUSDANOP205.603(a)17forcurrentgenericactiveingredientsandwith-holdingperiods.
5.10.12.1 Preventby: • Animalselectionforresilienceorresistance • Pasturerotation
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• Stockingrates • Mixedstocking
5.10.12.2 Youmayusewormdrenchesonindividualanimalsif: • Infectionhasbeenconfirmed(e.g.byfaecaleggcount) • Youobserverestrictiononnumbersoftreatmentsandorganicwith-holdingperiods
5.10.12.3 Youmusthaveaplantoreducefutureuse
5.10.13 TUBERCULOSIS (TB) • TBtestingisanallowablepractice • YoushouldsourcecattlestockthathavebeenscreenedandtestednegativeforTB
5.11 HUSBANDRY
5.11.1 Inprinciple,thereproductionoforganicallyrearedlivestockshouldbebasedonnaturalmethods.Neverthelessartificialinseminationispermitted.Otherformsofartificialorassistedreproduction(forexampleembryotransfersandcloning)areprohibited.
5.11.2 Mutilationsingeneralareprohibited.Cuttingofteeth,hotbeaktrimmingarenotpermittedunderanycircumstances.
Regional or other exceptionOperationssuchasattachingelasticbandstothetailsofsheep,tail-docking,infra-redbeak(IRB)tippingattheHatcheryfordayoldchicksanddehorningareexceptionsandmustnotbecarriedoutsystematicallyinorganicfarming.Someoftheseoperationsmay,however,beauthorisedbyAsureQualityforreasonsofsafety(forexampledehorninginyounganimalsandIRBbeaktrimmingforlayinghens)oriftheyareintendedtoimprovethehealth,welfareorhygieneofthelivestock.Suchoperationsmustbecarriedoutatthemostappropriateagebyqualifiedpersonnelandanysufferingtotheanimalsmustbereducedtoaminimumandwhereappropriateanaestheticsused.
Regional or other exceptionPhysicalcastrationisallowedinordertomaintainthequalityofproductsandtraditionalproductionpractices(meat-typepigs,bullocks,capons,etc).Castrationsmustbecarriedoutatthemostappropriateagebyqualifiedpersonnelandanysufferingtotheanimalsmustbereducedtoaminimum.
5.11.3 Youmustnottetherlivestock.
Regional or other exceptionAsureQualitycanauthorisetetheringofindividualanimalsuponjustificationbytheoperatorthatthisisnecessaryforsafetyorwelfarereasons,andthatsuchtetheringisonlyforalimitedperiodoftime.
ForadditionalrulesspecifictotheUSAmarketpleasereferto:USDANOP205.238(1-5)
5.11.4 Wherelivestockarerearedingroups,thesizeofthegroupmustdependupontheirstageofdevelopmentandthebehaviouralneedsofthespeciesconcerned.Thekeepingoflivestockinconditions,oronadiet,whichmayencourageanaemiaisprohibited.
5.11.5 Livestockandlivestockproductsaretobeidentifiedatallstagesoftheirproduction,preparation,transport,slaughterandmarketing.
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5.11.6 Thelivestockmustbeidentifiedpermanentlyusingtechniquesadaptedtoeachspecies,individuallyinthecaseoflargemammalsandindividuallyorbybatchinthecaseofpoultryandsmallmammals.
5.11.7 Theuseofelectricprodsorelectronicstimulationtocoercelivestockisprohibited.
5.12 SLAUGHTER AND TRANSPORT OF LIVESTOCK OR ORGANIC PRODUCTS
5.12.1 Transportoflivestockmustbecarriedoutsoastolimitthestresssufferedbytheanimalsinaccordancewiththerelevantlegislationinforce.Loadingandunloadingmustbecarriedoutwithcautionandwithouttheuseofanytypeofelectronicorchemicalstimulationtocoercetheanimals.Theuseofanyallopathictranquilliser,priortoandduringtransport,isprohibited.
5.12.2 Thejourneytimetotheslaughtermustnotexceedeighthours.NB.Farmtransferjourneytimesalsoshouldnotexceedeighthours.
Regional exceptionWhenthereisnocertifiedorganicslaughterhousewithineighthourstraveltime,thenpermissionmustbesoughtfromAsureQuality.Insuchcases,animalsmustbegivenarestperiodandaccesstowater.
5.12.3 Theoperatormustensureanadequatefoodandwatersupplyduringtransportandattheslaughterhouse.
5.12.4 Animalsmustbeprovidedwithconditionsduringtransportandslaughterthatreduceandminimisetheadverseeffectsof:
• Stress • Loadingandunloading • Mixingdifferentgroupsofanimalsoranimalsofdifferentsex • Qualityandsuitabilityofmodeoftransportandhandlingequipment • Temperaturesandrelativehumidity • Hungerandthirst • Thespecificneedsofeachanimal
5.12.5 Duringtheperiodleadinguptoandatthetimeofslaughter,livestockmustbehandledinsuchawaythatstresstotheanimalsisreducedtoaminimum.
5.12.6 Throughoutthetransportationandslaughtering,thereshallbeaperson(s)responsibleforthewellbeingoftheanimals.Theirresponsibilitiesincludeensuringeachliveanimalavoidscontact(sight,soundorsmell)withdeadanimalsoranimalsinthekillingprocess.
5.12.7 NationalCodesofrecommendationsandminimumstandardsforthewelfareofanimalstransportedand/orslaughteredmustbeadheredtoatalltimes.
5.12.8 Eachanimalshallbeeffectivelystunnedbeforebeingbledtodeath.Theequipmentusedforstunningshallbeingoodworkingorder.Theuseofelectricprodsandothersuchinstrumentsisprohibited.
5.12.9 Productintegrityshouldbemaintainedduringanystorageandtransportationandhandlingbyuseofthefollowingprecautions:
• Organicproductsmustbeprotectedatalltimesfromco-minglingwithnon-organicproducts. • Organicproductsmustbeprotectedatalltimesfromcontactwithmaterialsandsubstancesnotpermitted
foruseinorganicfarmingandhandling.
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• Separationbetweenorganicandnon-organicproductsmustbeintimeand/orspace.
5.12.10 Thecertifiedoperatorowningtheproductatthepointoftransportisresponsibleformaintainingtheorganicintegrityduringthetransportprocess,unlessthetransportoperatoriscertifiedintheirownright.
5.12.11 Livestock&feedproductswhicharenotinretailpackaging(e.g.wool&baggedcompoundfeed)shouldbetransportedinaclosedmannerwhichshouldpreventcontaminationorsubstitutionandbelabelledwiththefollowingasaminimum:
• Thefarmnameand/oraddressofthepersonresponsiblefortheproductionorpreparationoftheproductANDwheredifferentthenameandaddressoftheownerorselleroftheproduct
• Thenameoftheproduct,orinthecaseofcompoundfeed,adescriptionofthecompoundfeedingstuff • Thattheproductisoforganicstatus • Thenameofthecertificationbody
5.13 MILKING OPERATIONS
5.13.1 DairyOperatorsshalltakeallnecessaryprecautionstoprotectorganicmilkagainstcontaminationbysubstancesprohibitedinorganicfarmingandhandling,pests,disease-causingorganisms,andforeignsubstances.DairyOperatorsshoulddesignmilkingfacilities,plantlayout,installequipment,anddeviseacleaning,disinfectingandsanitisingsystemthatpreventsthecontaminationofmilkandfoodcontactsurfaces.
5.13.2 Milkingoperationsusingcleaners,sanitisers,anddisinfectantsonfoodcontactsurfacesshallusetheminawaythatmaintainsthefood’sorganicintegrity.Approveddairymaintenanceproductsmustbeusedaccordingtotheirspecificconditionsofuse,suchas,butnotlimitedto,specifiedinterveningmeasures.SubstancesotherthanthoseappearinginTable3areonlyallowediftheyarelegallyrequired.
NB.ForoperatorscertifiedunderCOR,onlysanitiserscomprisedofthegenericingredientslistedinthatStandardmaybeused.
5.13.3 Theoperatorshallperformaninterveningeventbetweentheuseofanycleaner,sanitiser,ordisinfectantandthecontactoforganicfoodwiththatsurfacesufficienttopreventresidualcontaminationofthatorganicfood.
5.13.4 Operatorsshouldnotusepersistentcleansersand/orsanitisersthatarenoteasilyremovedbyaninterveningevent(e.g.quaternaryammonia)orhaveanadverseimpactontheenvironment(e.g.halogenatedcompounds).Thesemaybeapprovedifthereistestingtoverifythesanitisercanbeeffectivelyremovedbeforemilkcontact.
Interpretivenote:MPIApprovedMaintenancecompoundshavebeenapprovedbasedonbeingabletobeeffectivelyremovediflabeldirectionsarefollowed.
5.13.5 Productintegrityshouldbemaintainedduringanystorageandtransportationandhandlingbyuseofthefollowingprecautions:
• Organicproductsmustbeprotectedatalltimesfromco-minglingwithnon-organicproducts. • Organicproductsmustbeprotectedatalltimesfromcontactwithmaterialsandsubstancesnotpermitted
foruseinorganicfarmingandhandling. • Separationbetweenorganicandnon-organicproductsmustbeintimeand/orspace.
5.13.6 Thecertifiedoperatorowningtheproductatthepointoftransportisresponsibleformaintainingtheorganicintegrityduringthetransportprocess,unlessthetransportoperatoriscertifiedintheirownright.
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5.14 MANURE
5.14.1 Wherethespreadingofanimalmanureontopastureisundertaken,determinetheappropriatedensityoflivestockequivalentto170kgofNitrogenperyear/hectareofagriculturalareausedforthevariouscategoriesofanimals.Asaguide,usethefiguresasoutlinedinSection10,Table4.
5.14.2 Organic-productionholdingsmayestablishcooperationwithotherholdingsandenterprises,whichcomplywiththeprovisionsofthisStandard,withtheintentionofspreadingsurplusmanurefromorganicproduction.Themaximumlimitof170kgofNitrogenfrommanureperyear/hectareofagriculturalareausedwillbecalculatedonthebasisofalloftheorganic-productionunitsinvolvedinsuchacooperation.
5.14.3 Storagefacilitiesforlivestockmanuremustbeofacapacitytoprecludethepollutionofwaterbydirectdischarge,or
byrun-offandinfiltrationofthesoil.
5.14.4 Toensuresoundfertilisermanagement,thecapacityofsuchstoragefacilitiesfortheanimalmanuremustexceedthestoragecapacityrequiredforthelongestperiodoftheyearinwhichanyapplicationoffertilisertothelandiseitherinappropriate(inaccordancewithgoodagriculturepractice)orwhensuchapplicationisprohibited.
5.14.5 Youshoulddocumentafarmwastemanagementplanwhichdetailshowyouwillmanagemanureandcropresiduesto:
• Minimise nutrient losses • Recyclenutrients
ForadditionalrulesspecifictotheUSAmarketpleasereferto:USDANOP205.239(4c).
5.15 HOUSING AND FACILITY PEST MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Housingconditionsforlivestockmustmeetthelivestock’sbiologicalandethologicalneeds(e.g.behaviouralneedsasregardsappropriatefreedomofmovementandcomfort).Thelivestockmusthaveeasyaccesstofeedingandwatering.Insulation,heatingandventilationofthebuildingmustensurethataircirculation,dustlevel,temperature,relativeairhumidityandgasconcentration,arekeptwithinlimitswhicharenotharmfultotheanimals.Thebuildingmustpermitplentifulnaturalventilationandlighttoenter.Noconstructionmaterialsorproductionequipmentshallbeusedinawaythatmaysignificantlyharmhumanoranimalhealth.
5.15.1 Housingforallspeciesoflivestockmustsatisfytheneedsoftheanimalsconcernedasregardsventilation,light,spaceandcomfort.Sufficientareamustaccordinglybeprovidedtopermitamplefreedomofmovementforeachanimalandtodeveloptheanimals’naturalsocialbehaviour.
5.15.2 Youmustnotkeeprabbitsandpigsincages.
5.15.3 Youmustnothousecalvesinindividualboxesaftertheageofoneweek.
5.15.4 Thestockingdensityinbuildingsshallprovideforthecomfortandwellbeingoftheanimals,which,inparticular,shalldependonthespecies,thebreedandtheageoftheanimals.Itshallalsotakeaccountofthebehaviouralneedsoftheanimals,whichdependinparticularonthesizeofthegroupandtheanimal’ssex.Theoptimumdensitywillseektoensuretheanimalswelfarebyprovidingthemwithsufficientspacetostandnaturally,liedowneasily,turnround,groomthemselves,assumeallnaturalposturesandmakeallnaturalmovementssuchasstretchingandwingflapping.
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5.15.5 Theminimumsurfaceareasforindoorhousingandoutdoorexerciseareas,andothercharacteristicsofhousingfordifferentspeciesandcategoriesofanimals,arelaiddowninSection10,Table5.
5.15.6 Theoutdoorstockingdensityoflivestockkeptonpasturage,othergrassland,wetland,andothernaturalorsemi-naturalhabitats,mustbelowenoughtopreventpoachingofthesoilandovergrazingofvegetation.
5.15.7 Housing,pens,equipmentandutensilsmustbeproperlycleanedanddisinfectedtopreventcross-infectionand
thebuild-upofdiseasecarryingorganisms.OnlythecleaningandsanitisingproductslistedinSection10,Table2.8canbeusedforsuchcleaninganddisinfectionoflivestockbuildingsandinstallations.Faeces,urineanduneatenorspiltfoodmustberemovedasoftenasnecessarytominimisesmellandtoavoidattractinginsectsorrodents.Onlypheromonepreparationscanbeusedfortheeliminationofinsectsandotherpestsinbuildingsandotherinstallationswherelivestockiskept.
5.15.8 SubjecttotheprovisionsinSection5.5,allanimalsmusthaveaccesstopasturageoranopen-airexerciseareaoranopen-airrun,whichmaybepartiallycovered.Theymustbeabletousethoseareaswheneverthephysiologicalconditionsoftheanimal,theweatherconditionsandthestateofthegroundpermit.Herbivoresmusthaveaccesstopasturagewheneverconditionsallow.
5.15.9 Livestockhousingmusthavesmooth,butnotslipperyfloors.Atleasthalfofthetotalfloorareamustbesolid,thatis,notofslattedorgridconstruction.
5.15.10 Thehousingmustprovideacomfortable,cleananddrylaying/restareaofsufficientsize,consistingofasolidconstruction,whichisnotslatted.Ampledrybeddingstrewnwithlittermaterialmustbeprovidedintherestarea.Thelittermustcomprisestraworothersuitablenaturalmaterial.
ThelittermaybeimprovedandenrichedwithanymineralproductauthorisedforuseasafertiliserinorganicfarminginaccordancewithSection10,Table1.Inadditionto5.15.1requirements,inparticular,animalwelfareprovisionsrelatingtotherearingofcalvesandpigsmustbecompliedwith.
Interpretive note Ifbeddingmaterialisedibleitmustmeetorganicfeedrequirements.
5.15.11 Sowsmustbekeptingroups,exceptinthelaststagesofpregnancyandduringthesucklingperiod.Pigsshallnotbekeptincages.Pigletsmaynotbekeptonflatdecksorinpigletcages.Exerciseareasmustpermitdungingandrootingbytheanimals.Forthepurposesofrootingdifferentsubstratescanbeused.
5.15.12 Goodproductionpracticesshallbeadoptedtopreventpests.Pestmanagementpracticesshallfirstinvolvetheremovalofpesthabitatandfood;second,thepreventionofaccessandenvironmentalmanagement(light,temperatureandatmosphere)topreventpestintrusionandreproduction;third,mechanicalandphysicalmethods(traps);andfourth,luresandrepellentslistedinTable2–Substancesforuseinlivestockproduction.
5.15.13 IfthepracticesgiveninSubsection5.15.12areineffective,theoperatormayusepestcontrolsubstanceslistedinTable2.Theoperatorshallrecordtheuseanddispositionofallsuchsubstances.
5.15.14 IfthepracticesgiveninSubsections5.15.12and5.15.13areineffective,alternativesubstancesnotlistedinTable2maybeusedinon-farmfacilitieswherethereisnorisktoproductionstatus,orlivestock,orfeedintegrity.Whenalternativesubstancesareusedindoors,theoperatorshallensurethatnoorganiclivestock,feedorpackagingmaterialsforthoseproductsarepresent.
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Operatorsmustclearlydocument: a. Whylistedsubstanceswerenotsuitableforpestmanagement b. Howcontactoforganicproductswithalternativesubstanceshasbeenavoided c. Allactivityinvolvingtheuse,storageanddisposalofalternativesubstances
5.15.15 Operatorsshallmonitoranddocumenttheuseofsubstancesnotlistedintable2underanygovernmentalprogrammeforthetreatmentofpestsanddiseases.
Note:Intheeventofanemergencypestordiseasetreatment,theoperatorisrequiredtonotifythecertificationbodywithoutdelayofanychangethatmayaffectorganicproductcertification
5.15.16 Whenanimalsarehoused,theoperatormustensuretheanimalsareregularlyvisitedandmonitored,andintheeventwherewelfareandhealthproblemsoccur,appropriatemanagementadjustmentsareimplemented(e.g.reducingstockingdensity).
5.16 ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION MEASURES
5.16.1 Whentheinspectionsystemapplyingspecificallytolivestockproductionisfirstimplemented,theproducermustdrawupanOrganicManagementPlanincluding:
• Afulldescriptionofthelivestockbuildings,pasturages,open-airexerciseareas,openairruns,etc.and,
whereapplicable,thepremisesforthestorage,packagingandprocessingoflivestock,livestockproducts,rawmaterialsandinputs
• Amapandassociatedlandparcelidentifier(i.e.LandValuationnumber) • Afulldescriptionoftheinstallationsforthestorageoflivestockmanure. • PlanforspreadingsuchmanureagreedwithAsureQuality,togetherwithafulldescriptionoftheareasgiven
overtocropproduction • Whereappropriate,thearrangementslaiddownbycontractwithotherfarmsasregardsthespreadingof
manure • Managementplanfortheorganic-productionlivestockunit(e.g.managementforfeeding,reproduction,health,
etc.) • AllpracticalmeasurestobetakenonthelivestockfarmtoensurecompliancewiththisStandard • Detailsoftransportoperatorshandlingbulkorganicproductswhoarenotcoveredbyorganiccertification,
andwhoarethereforeundertheresponsibilityofthelivestockoperator.Detailsofanyinputstobeused.
5.16.2 Whereaproducermanagesseverallivestockholdingsinthesameregion,theunitswhichproducelivestockorlivestockproductsnotcoveredbySection1willalsobesubjecttothedocumentationandinspectionsystemasregardsthefirst,secondandthirdpointsof5.16.1onlivestockandlivestockproductsandasregardstheprovisionsonlivestockmanagement,livestockrecordsandtheprinciplesgoverningstorageofanimalhusbandryproductsused.
5.16.3 Livestockrecordsmustbecompiledintheformofaregisterandmadeavailabletotheinspectionauthoritiesatalltimesattheaddressoftheholding.
5.16.4 Suchrecords,whicharetoprovideafulldescriptionoftheherdorflockmanagementsystem,mustcontainthefollowinginformation:
• Livestock arriving at the holding;originanddateofarrival,conversionperiod,identificationmarkandveterinaryrecord
• Livestock leaving the holding:age,numberofhead,weightincaseofslaughter,identificationmarkanddestination
• Losses:Detailsofanyanimalslostandreasons
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• Feed:type,includingfeedsupplements,proportionsofvariousingredientsofrationsandperiodsofaccesstofree-rangeareas,periodswhenrestrictionsapply
• Disease prevention and treatment and veterinary care:asperSections5.9.,5.17.6,5.18.6
5.16.5 Thegeneralrequirementsofcropproductionstatedin4.11alsoapplytolivestockproduction.
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5.17 POULTRY PRODUCTS
CONTENTS
5.17.1 OriginofBirds&ConversionRequirements5.17.2 AgeatSlaughter5.17.3 PoultryFeed5.17.4 PoultryHousing5.17.5 StockingRates5.17.6 PoultryHealthManagement5.17.7 Identification5.17.8 DocumentsandRecords
TheseStandardsareapplicableforproductstobesoldontheNewZealandmarketorunderAsureQualitycertificationtounregulatedmarkets.Poultryproductsintendedforsaleasendproducts,orasingredientsinproducts,exportedtoEurope,oracountryunderanequivalenceschememustmeettherequirementsoftheOOAPTechnicalRules.Productssoldinotherregulatedmarketsmustbeassessedandcertifiedtothoserespectivemarketrequirements.Theserequirementsarenotinlieuofanyregulatoryrequirements.
5.17.1 ORIGIN OF BIRDS & CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS
5.17.1.1 Birdsmustcomefromproductionunits,whichcomplywiththerulesonthevarioustypesoflivestockproductionlaiddowninthisStandard.Throughouttheirlife,thissystemofproductionmustbeapplied.
Regional or other exceptionWhenaflockisconstitutedattheinitialsetup,orrenewedforfullreplacementoftheflock,andorganicallyrearedbirdsarenotavailableinsufficientnumbers,non-organicallyrearedbirdsmaybebroughtintoanorganiclivestockproductionunit,subjecttothefollowingconditions:- Pulletsfortheproductionofeggsmustbelessthan18weeksold(NBthesebirdsdonotgainan
organicmeatstatus).IFOAM:Pulletsmustbemanagedtoorganicsfrom2daysold- Chicksforbroilerproductionmustbelessthanthreedaysoldatthetimetheyleavethehatchery(NB
writtendeclarationrequiredofanyvaccinesgivenandcorrespondingGMstatus)ThisexceptionisconsideredauthorisedbyAsureQualityuntilsuchtimeasNewZealandhasthecapabilitytoraisecertifiedorganichensto16weeks.
5.17.1.2 Theperiodofconversionfornon-organicbirdsissixweeks.
5.17.1.3 Theperiodofconversionforthelandmaybereducedtooneyearforpasturages,openairrunsandexerciseareasusedbypoultry
5.17.2 AGE AT SLAUGHTER
5.17.2.1 Forpoultry,theminimumageatslaughterwillensurethattheconversionperiodofsixweekshasbeencompletedandatleastonethirdoftheirlifehasbeenwithaccesstopasture.Forchickensthiswouldnormallybeaminimumof51days.
NB.ThisageislessthanthatwhichisapplicabletoEURegulations.
5.17.3 POULTRY FEED
5.17.3.1 Poultrymustbefedonorganicallyproducedfeedingstuffs.
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Regional or other exceptionAsureQualitycanauthoriseforalimitedperiodapercentageofconventionalfeedwheresuchanexceptioniswarrantedinthefollowingcases:• Organicfeedisofinadequatequantityorquality• Whenforageproductionislost,inparticularasaresultofexceptionalweatherconditions
Innosuchcasemaythepercentageofnon-organicfeedexceed15%drymatterperbirdcalculatedonanannualbasis.Takingthisintoaccountthemaximumpercentageauthorisedofconventionalfeedinthedailyrationis25%calculatedasapercentageofthedrymatter.ThismustbeapprovedbyAsureQualitypriortouse.
NB.ForcertificationtoOOAPTechnicalRules,referencemustbemadetothatStandardforconditionsandapprovalgrantedbyMPI.ThereisnooptionunderUSDANOPforapprovaltousefeedwhichisnotcertifiedtoUSDANOP.NBThepercentagecalculationexcludesnon-agriculturalingredientssuchas:vitamins,minerals,&limestone
5.17.3.2 Roughage,freshordriedfodder,orsilagemustbeaddedtothedailyrationforpoultry.
5.17.3.3 Upto30%ofthefeedformulaofrationsonaveragemaycomprisein-conversionfeeds.Ifyouproducefeedfromyourownholdingfromlandthatisinitssecondyearofconversionyoumayfeedyourbirds100%oftheirdietfromthissourceandstillselltheendproductsasorganic,providedyouhavesomelandthatisfullycertified.
5.17.3.4 Feeds,feedmaterials,compoundfeedstuffs,feedadditives,processingaidsforfeedsandcertainproductsusedinanimalnutritionmustnothavebeenproducedwiththeuseofgeneticallymodifiedorganisms,orproductsderivedfrom GMOs.
5.17.3.5 Inordertosatisfynutritionalrequirementsofpoultry,onlythefollowingtypesofnon-agriculturalnaturalproductslistedinSection10,Table2mayneedtobeusedunderwell-definedconditionsfortosupplementfeeding:
• Feedmaterialsfrommineralorigin • Traceelements • Vitamins,pro-vitaminsandchemicallywell-definedsubstanceshavingasimilareffect
Regional or other exceptionSyntheticvitamins,mineralsandsupplementsmaybeusedwhennaturalsourcesarenotavailableinsufficientquantityandquality.NBtheconditionsofapprovalvarybystandard.
5.17.3.6 Youmustnotusethefollowingingredientsinfeeds:
• Sawdust • Syntheticcolouringagents • Ureaorothersyntheticnitrogencompounds • Materialsthathavebeensolventextracted(exceptthoseextractedusingethanolorwater)ortheadditionof
chemicalagents • Alltypesofexcrementsincludingdroppings,dungormanure • Syntheticamino-acidsandamino-acidisolates • Syntheticgrowthpromotersorstimulants • Syntheticappetisers • Preservatives,exceptwhenusedasaprocessingaid
ForadditionalrulesspecifictotheUSAmarketpleasereferto:USDANOP205.237.
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Regional or other exception – Non-IFOAMWheretheuseofthesyntheticaminoacidmethionine,isrequiredforbirdhealthreasons,thentheoperationmaybecertifiedoutsideoftheIFOAMaccreditedprogrammeaccordingtothefollowingrestrictions:• Methionineusedmustbeofthecorrectformandfromnon-GMOsources.Acceptableforms• DL-Methionine(CAS59-51-8),DL-Methionine-hydroxyanalog(CAS583-91-5)&DL-Methionine-
hydroxyanalogcalcium(CAS63-68-3)Prohibitedforms• D-Methionine(CAS348-67-4)&L-Methionine(CAS63-68-3)From2Oct2012–1Oct2015themaximumlevelpertonofacceptablemethionineisasfollows:• Layingchickens-1kg/1000kg.Broilerchickens-1kg/1000kg.
5.17.3.7 Youmustmaintainfeedmanufacturing/productionrecords,andrecordsofanybroughtinfeed.
5.17.3.8 Landusedforgrazingpoultrymustberestedbetweenbatchesofbirds,toallowthevegetationtogrowback.
5.17.4 POULTRY HOUSING
5.17.4.1 Buildingsforallpoultrymustmeetthefollowingminimumconditions:
• Atleastonethirdshallbesolid,thatis,notofslattedorgridconstruction,andcoveredwithalittermaterialsuchasstraw,woodshavings,sandorturf.
• Inpoultryhousesforlayinghens,asufficientlylargepartofthefloorareaavailabletothehensmustbeavailableforthecollectionofbirddroppings.
• Theymusthaveexit/entrypop-holesofasizeadequateforthebirds,andthesepop-holesmusthaveacombinedlengthofatleast4mper100m2areaofthehouseavailabletothebirds.
• Thetotalusableareaofpoultryhousesformeatproductiononanysingleproductionunitmustnotexceed1600 m2.
5.17.4.2 Inthecaseoflayinghensnaturallightmaybesupplementedbyartificialmeanstoprovideamaximumof16hourslightperdaywithacontinuousnocturnalrestperiodwithoutartificiallightofatleasteighthours.
5.17.4.3 Forhealthreasons,buildingsmustbeemptiedoflivestockbetweeneachbatchofpoultryreared.Thebuildingsandfittingsaretobecleanedanddisinfectedduringthistime.
5.17.4.4 Poultrymustberearedinopen-rangeconditionsandcannotbekeptincages.
5.17.4.5 Poultrymusthaveaccesstoanopen-airrunwheneverweatherconditionspermitand,wheneverpossiblemusthavesuchaccessforatleastonethirdoftheirlife.Theseopen-airrunsmustbemainlycoveredwithvegetation,beprovidedwithprotectivefacilities,andpermitbirdstohaveeasyaccesstoadequatenumbersofdrinkingandfeedingtroughs.
5.17.4.6 Waterfowlmusthaveaccesstoastream,pondorlakewhenevertheweatherconditionspermitinordertorespectanimalwelfarerequirementsorhygienicconditions.
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5.17.5 STOCKING RATES
5.17.5.1 Thestockingdensityforlayingbirdsinhousingshallnotexceed:
• 6birds/m2
5.17.5.2 Thestockingdensityformeatchickensinfixedhousingshallnotexceed:
• 10birds/m2 • morethan21kgliveweight/m2 (NB.Forbirdsuptotwoweeksold,onlythesecondbulletpointapplies)
5.17.5.3 Ahigherstockingdensityformeatchickensinmobilehousingispermitted,providedthehousesdonotexceed150m2andareopenatnight.
Thedensityshallnotexceed:
• 16birds/m2 • Nomorethan30kgliveweight/m2
5.17.5.4 Perchesshallbeprovidedtoallowaminimumof18cmperbird.
5.17.5.5 Sufficientnestsmustbeprovidedforlayinghens:
• Toensureamaximumof7birdspernest • Inthecaseofacommonnest120cm2/bird
5.17.5.6 Eachpoultryhousemustnotcontainmorethan:
• 4800meatchickens • 3000layinghens • 2000guineafowl • 1000MuscovyorPekingducksorotherducks • 1000capons,geeseorturkeys
Regional or other exception – Non-IFOAMStockingdensityineachpoultryhouseshallnotexceed3,500layers,or6,000meatchickens.
5.17.5.7 Thetotalstockingdensityatanygiventimeforlayersshallnotexceed3,000birdsperhectarewherestockorforagerotationsarepracticed,andshallnotexceed2,000birdsperhectareforsetstockingsystems.
5.17.5.8 Meatchickensshallhaveaccesstoareasnotexceeding2,500birdsperhectareforsetstockingsystems,or4,800birdsperhectareforrotationalsystems.Rotationalsystemsaredefinedwherebyhousingiseithermoveable,orwherebyrotationandrestingofrangeareasensuresrecoveryofforageareasbetweenproductioncycles.
Regional or other exception – Non-IFOAMStockingdensityshallnotexceed3,500layers,or6,000meatchickensperhectare.
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5.17.5.9 Wherethespreadingofmanuretopasturefrompoultryhousesoccurs,itmustbedoneinamannerthatensuresitdoesnotexceedtheequivalentto170kgnitrogen/ha/year.Formeatchickensthiscouldequateto580chickens/haandforlayinghens230chickens/ha.However,morechickensperhectarecanbecarriediftheproducercanshowthatlessthan170kg/ha/yearisbeingaddedtotheland.(seeTable4)
5.17.5.10 Therequirementsof5.17.5.9canbemetbyhavingagrazingareaforthechickensplusadditionallandsetasideforthespreadingofmanuretoensurethatthenitrogenlimitisnotexceeded.Forthemaximumof3000layerhensperhectarethiswouldrequire1hectareproductionareaPLUSanadditional9.9hectares.Alternativelymanurewouldneedtoberemovedfromthefarm.
5.17.6 POULTRY HEALTH MANAGEMENT
5.17.6.1 Poultryhealthmanagementmustmainlybebasedonprevention.Diseasepreventioninorganicpoultryproductionshallbebasedonthefollowingprinciple:
(a) TheselectionofappropriatebreedsorstrainsofanimalsasdetailedinSection5.4 (b) Theapplicationofanimalhusbandrypracticesappropriatetotherequirementsofeachspecies,encouraging
strongresistancetodiseaseandthepreventionofinfections (c) Theuseofhighqualityfeed,togetherwithregularexerciseandaccesstopasturage,havingtheeffectof
encouragingthenaturalimmunologicaldefenceoftheanimal (d) Ensuringanappropriatedensityoflivestock,thusavoidingoverstockingandanyresultinganimalhealth
problems (e) Cleanlivestockhousing (f) Appropriatehusbandrypractices
5.17.6.2 Theprinciplessetoutaboveshouldlimitanimalhealthproblemssothattheycanbecontrolledmainlybyprevention.Ifdespitealloftheabovepreventativemeasures,ananimalbecomessickorinjured,itmustbetreatedimmediately,ifnecessaryinisolation,andinsuitablehousing.Preferenceistobegiventophytotherapeuticorhomeopathicmedicinalproducts,andbylimitingtoastrictminimumtheuseofchemicallysynthesisedallopathictreatments(see5.17.7.3).
5.17.6.3 Useofsyntheticallopathicveterinarydrugsorantibioticswillcausetheanimaltoloseitsorganicstatus.Producersshallnotwithholdsuchmedicationwheredoingsowillresultinunnecessarysufferingofthelivestock.
Regional or other exceptionThebirdmayretainitsorganicstatusif:a. Youcandemonstratethatalltherequirementsof5.17.6.2havebeenmetb. Naturalandalternativemedicinesandtreatmentsareunlikelytobeeffectivetocuresicknessorinjury,
orarenotavailabletotheoperatorc. Thechemicalallopathicveterinarydrugsorantibioticsareusedunderthesupervisionofaveterinariand. Chemicallysynthesisedallopathicveterinarymedicinalproducts,orantibiotics,arenotadministeredin
theabsenceofillnesse. Thisexceptionisnotgrantedmorethanthreetimesonagivenflock,orifso,theflockwillpermanently
loseIFOAMstatus
5.17.6.4 Thewithdrawalperiodbetweenthelastadministrationofanallopathicveterinarymedicinalproducttoabirdundernormalconditionsofuseandslaughter,ortheproductionoforganicallyproducedeggs,istobe
• Doublethelegalwithdrawalperiod • Inacaseinwhichthisperiodisnotspecified,thenaminimumof48hours
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• Ifspecifiedaszerodaysthenzerodaysisapplied
Ifgranted,theuseofveterinarymedicinalproductsmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:
5.17.6.5 Youmustnotusesubstancestopromotegrowthorproduction(includingantibiotics,coccidiostaticsandotherartificialaidsforgrowthpromotionpurposes)
5.17.6.6 Youmustnotuseoforgano-chlorinesororgano-phosphatesfortreatinglivestockexternalparasites.
5.17.6.7 Veterinarytreatmentstoanimals,ortreatmentstobuildings,equipmentandfacilitieswhicharecompulsoryundernationallegislationshallbeauthorised.
5.17.6.8 Wheneverveterinarymedicinalproductsareusedthetypeofproductmustberecordedclearly(includinganindicationoftheactivepharmacologicalsubstancesinvolved),togetherwithdetailsof:
• Thediagnosis • Theposology(i.e.thedoseagerate) • Themethodofadministration(e.g.drench,injection,dip) • Thedurationofthetreatment, • Thelegalwithdrawalperiod
ThisinformationistobedeclaredtoAsureQualitybeforethebirds,meatoreggsaremarketedasorganicallyproduced.Treatedbirdsmustbeclearlyidentifiedbybatch.
5.17.6.9 Youmaystoreallopathicveterinarymedicinalproductsandantibioticsonholdingsprovided:
• ThattheyhavebeenprescribedbyaveterinarianinconnectionwithtreatmentsasreferredtointheseStandards
• Thattheyarestoredinasupervisedlocation • Theyareenteredinthefarmregister
5.17.6.10 Withtheexceptionofvaccinations,andanycompulsoryeradicationschemesestablishedbyMPI,whereagroupofbirdsreceivemorethantwocoursesoftreatmentswithchemically-synthesisedallopathicveterinarymedicinalproductsorantibioticswithinoneyear(ormorethanonecourseoftreatmentiftheirproductivelifecycleislessthanoneyear),oramaximumofthreecourses,thelivestockconcerned,orproducederivedfromthem,maynotbesoldasbeingproductsproducedinaccordancewiththisStandard.
5.17.6.11 Birdsmustundergoare-conversionperiodof10weeksforpoultryrearedformeat,and6weeksforlayinghens,iftheyexceedthemaximumnumberoftreatmentsrelativetotheirlifecycleasper5.17.6.10.Insuchcases,approvalisrequiredfromAsureQuality,andtheflockwillloseIFOAMstatus.
Interpretative Note:Acourseoftreatmentsshallmeanallthenecessarymeasurestakentorestoretheanimaltohealthfollowingaparticulardiseaseepisode.
5.17.6.12 Operationssuchastrimmingofbeaksisprohibited,howeverthisdoesnotexcludeinfra-redbeaktippingwhichisnotconsideredamutilation.
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5.17.7 IDENTIFICATION
5.17.7.1 Poultryandpoultryproductsaretobeidentifiedatallstagesoftheirproduction,preparation,transport,slaughterandmarketing.
5.17.7.2 Thepoultrymustbeidentifiedpermanentlybybatchusingtechniquesadaptedtoeachspecies.
5.17.8 DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS
5.17.8.1 Whentheinspectionsystemapplyingspecificallytopoultryproductionisfirstimplemented,theproducerandtheinspectionbodymustdrawupanOrganicManagementPlanincluding:
• Afulldescriptionofthelivestockbuildings,pasturages,open-airexerciseareas,openairruns,etc.and,whereapplicable,thepremisesforthestorage,packagingandprocessingofpoultry,poultryproducts,feed,rawmaterialsandinputs.
• Amapandassociatedlandparcelidentifier(i.e.LandValuationnumber). • Afulldescriptionoftheinstallationsforthestorageoflivestockmanure. • PlanforspreadingsuchmanureagreedwithAsureQuality,togetherwithafulldescriptionoftheareasgiven
overtocroporgrainproduction. • Whereappropriate,thearrangementslaiddownbycontractwithotherfarmsasregardsthespreadingof
manure. • Managementplanfortheorganic-productionlivestockunit(e.g.managementforfeeding,reproduction,health,
etc.) • AllpracticalmeasurestobetakenonthelivestockfarmtoensurecompliancewiththisStandard.
5.17.8.2 Whereaproducermanagesseveralpoultryholdingsinthesameregion,theunitswhichproducelivestockorlivestockproductsnotcoveredbySection1willalsobesubjecttothedocumentationandinspectionsystemasregardsthefirst,secondandthirdpointsof5.17.8.1onlivestockandlivestockproductsandasregardstheprovisionsonlivestockmanagement,livestockrecordsandtheprinciplesgoverningstorageofanimalhusbandryproductsused.
5.17.8.3 Poultryrecordsmustbecompiledintheformofaregisterandkeptavailabletotheinspectionauthoritiesatalltimesattheaddressoftheholding.
Suchrecords,whicharetoprovideafulldescriptionoftheflockmanagementsystem,mustcontainthefollowinginformation:
• Birds/chicksarrivingattheholding;originanddateofarrival,conversionperiod,identificationmarkandveterinaryrecord
• Birdsleavingtheholding:age,numberofbirds,weightincaseofslaughter,identificationmarkanddestination • Losses:Detailsofanybirdslostandreasons • Feed:type,includingfeedsupplements,proportionsofvariousingredientsofrationsandperiodsofaccessto
free-rangeareas,periodswhenrestrictionsapply • Diseasepreventionandtreatmentandveterinarycare:recorddetailsasper5.17.6.8
5.17.8.4 Thegeneralrequirementsofcropproductionstatedin4.11alsoapplytopasture,orgraincrops,grownforpoultryproduction.
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5.17.9 EGG PACKING AND TRANSPORTING POULTRY PRODUCTS
5.17.9.1 EggOperatorsshalltakeallnecessaryprecautionstoprotectorganiceggsagainstcontaminationbysubstancesprohibitedinorganicfarmingandhandling,pests,disease-causingorganisms,andforeignsubstances.EggOperatorsshoulddesignpackingfacilities,plantlayout,installequipment,anddeviseacleaning,disinfectingandsanitisingsystemthatpreventsthecontaminationofeggs,milkandfoodcontactsurfaces.
5.17.9.2 Eggoperationsusingcleaners,sanitisers,anddisinfectantsonfoodcontactsurfacesshallusetheminawaythatmaintainsthefood’sorganicintegrity.
5.17.9.3 Theoperatorshallperformaninterveningeventbetweentheuseofanycleaner,sanitiser,ordisinfectantandthecontactoforganicfoodwiththatsurfacesufficienttopreventresidualcontaminationofthatorganicfood.
5.17.9.4 Operatorsshouldnotusepersistentcleansersand/orsanitisersthatarenoteasilyremovedbyaninterveningevent(e.g.quaternaryammonia)orhaveanadverseimpactontheenvironment(e.g.halogenatedcompounds).Thesemaybeapprovedifthereistestingtoverifythesanitizerhasbeeneffectivelyremovedbeforefoodcontact
5.17.9.5 Productintegrityshouldbemaintainedduringanystorageandtransportationandhandlingbyuseofthefollowingprecautions:
• Organicproductsmustbeprotectedatalltimesfromco-minglingwithnon-organicproducts. • Organicproductsmustbeprotectedatalltimesfromcontactwithmaterialsandsubstancesnotpermitted
foruseinorganicfarmingandhandling. • Separationbetweenorganicandnon-organicproductsmustbeintimeand/orspace.
5.17.9.6 Thecertifiedoperatorowningtheproductatthepointoftransportisresponsibleformaintainingtheorganicintegrityduringthetransportprocess,unlesstransportoperatoriscertifiedintheirownright.
5.17.9.7 Ifnotinretailpackaging,labellingoforganicproductsduringtransportisasper3.12.
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5.18 BEEKEEPING AND BEEKEEPING PRODUCTS
CONTENTS
5.18.1 General Requirements5.18.2 ConversionPeriod5.18.3 OriginoftheBees5.18.4 SitingoftheApiaries5.18.5 Feed5.18.6 DiseasePreventionandVeterinaryTreatments5.18.7 HusbandryManagementPracticesandIdentification5.18.8 HoneyHandlingandTransportation5.18.9 CharacteristicsofHivesandMaterialsUsedinBeekeeping5.18.10 ParallelProduction
5.18.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.18.1.1 Beekeepingisanimportantactivitythatcontributestotheprotectionoftheenvironmentandagriculturalandforestryproductionthroughthepollinationactionofbees.
5.18.1.2 Thequalificationofbeekeepingproductsasbeingfromorganicproductioniscloselyboundupbothwiththecharacteristicofthehivetreatmentsandthequalityoftheenvironment.Thisqualificationalsodependsontheconditionsforextraction,processingandstorageofbeekeepingproducts.
5.18.2 CONVERSION PERIOD
5.18.2.1BeekeepingproductscanbesoldwithreferencestotheorganicproductionmethodonlywhentheprovisionslaiddowninthisStandardhavebeencompliedwithforatleastoneyear.Duringtheconversionperiodthewaxhastobereplacedaccordingtotherequirementslaiddowninparagraph5.18.9.3.
5.18.3 ORIGIN OF THE BEES
5.18.3.1 Inthechoiceofbreeds,accountmustbetakenofthecapacityofanimalstoadapttolocalconditions,theirvitalityandtheirresistancetodisease.PreferenceshallbegiventotheuseofEuropeanbreedsofApismelliferaandtheirlocalecotypes.
5.18.3.2 ApiariesmustbeconstitutedbymeansofthedivisionofcoloniesortheacquisitionofswarmsorhivesfromunitscomplyingwiththeprovisionslaiddowninthisStandard.
Regional or other exceptionSubjecttothepriorapprovalbyAsureQuality,apiariesexistingintheproductionunitnotcomplyingwiththerulesofthisStandardcanbeconverted.
Regional or other exceptionThereconstitutionoftheapiariesshallmaybeauthorisedbyAsureQuality,whenapiariescomplyingwiththisStandardarenotavailable,incaseofahighmortalityofanimalscausedbyhealthorcatastrophiccircumstances,subjecttotheconversionperiod.(InthecaseofOOAPTechnicalRules,thisexceptionissubjecttoapprovalbyMPI).
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Regional or other exceptionFortherenovationoftheapiaries10%peryearofthequeenbeesandswarmsnotcomplyingwiththisStandardcanbeincorporatedintotheorganic-productionunitprovidedthatthequeenbeesandswarmsareplacedinhiveswithcombsorcombfoundationscomingfromorganic-productionunits.Insuchcases,clause5.18.2.1willapply.
5.18.4 SITING OF THE APIARIES
5.18.4.1 AmaponanappropriatescalelistingthelocationofhivesasprovidedforinSection4.11.2,firstindentshallbeprovidedtoAsureQualitybythebeekeeper.Wherenosuchareasareidentified,thebeekeepermustprovideAsureQualitywithappropriatedocumentationandevidence,includingsuitableanalysesifnecessary,thattheareasaccessibletothecoloniesmeettheconditionsrequiredinthisStandard.
5.18.4.2 Thesitingoftheapiariesmust:
(a) Ensureenoughnaturalnectar,honeydewandpollensourcesforbeesandaccesstowater. (b) Besuchthat,withinaradiusof3kmsfromtheapiarysite,nectarandpollensourcesconsistessentiallyof
organicallyproducedcropsand/orspontaneousvegetation,accordingtotherequirementsofSection4RulesofProductionofthisStandard,andcropsnotsubjecttotheprovisionsofthisStandardbuttreatedwithlowenvironmentalimpactmethodswhichcannotsignificantlyaffectthequalificationofbeekeepingproductionasbeing organic.
(c) Maintainenoughdistance(min5kms)fromanynon-agriculturalproductionsourcespossiblyleadingtocontamination,forexample:urbancentres,motorways,industrialareas,wastedumps,wasteincineratorsetc.
Theaboverequirementsdonotapplytoareaswherefloweringisnottakingplace,orwhenthehivesaredormant.
Regional or other exception – Non-IFOAMWherethesitingoftheapiariesmeetspoint5.18.4.2(b)butnot(c),thenthehoneymaybecertifiedoutsideoftheIFOAMaccreditedprogramme.
5.18.4.3 Thezonewheretheapiaryissituatedmustberegisteredtogetherwiththeidentificationofthehives.AsureQualitymustbeinformedofthemovingofapiarieswithadeadlineagreedonwithAsureQuality.
NB.Additionalrequirementsfortheforageareamaybeinplaceforotherinternationalstandards.PleasenotethatforsupplytotheUK,honeyisresiduetestedbyfloraltypesoadditionalcostsapply.
5.18.5 FEED
5.18.5.1 Attheendoftheproductionseason,hivesmustbeleftwithreservesofhoneyandpollensufficientlyabundanttosurvivethewinter.
Regional or other exceptionTheartificialfeedingofcoloniesisauthorisedwherethesurvivalofthehivesisendangeredduetoduetounexpectedneed(forexample,whenitisrequiredbyclimaticconditionsthatprovokecrystallisationofhoney).Artificialfeedingshallbemadewithorganicallyproducedhoney,preferablyfromthesameorganic-productionunit.
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Regional or other exceptionAsureQualitycanauthorisetheuseoforganicallyproducedsugarsyrup,ororganicsugarmolassesinsteadoforganically-producedhoneyinartificialfeeding.NB.CertificationunderOOAPTechnicalRulesrequiresapprovalgrantedbyMPIdirectlyagainsttheconditionsspecifiedintheTechnicalRules.
5.18.5.2 Artificialfeedingmaybecarriedoutonlybetweenthelasthoneyharvestandbeforethestartofthenextnectarorhoneydewflowperiod.
NB.FortimeperiodsunderOOAPrefertoOOAPTechnicalRules.
Regional or other exceptionForqueenbeeproduction,thefeedingoforganicsugaroutsidetheperiodin5.18.5.2maybeapprovedbyAsureQuality,whenthesurvivalofthebeesisendangered.InsuchcasesthehoneyfromthesehivescannotbepresentedasorganicandtheoperatorwouldnolongerbeoperatingundertheIFOAMaccreditedprogramme.NB.UnderOOAPTechnicalRulesapprovalmustbegrantedbyMPI.
5.18.5.3 Thefollowinginformationshallbeenteredintheregisteroftheapiarieswithregardtotheuseofartificialfeeding:Typeofproduct,dates,quantitiesandhiveswhereitisused.
5.18.5.4 Otherproductsdifferentfromthoseindicatedinparagraphs5.18.5.1cannotbeusedinorganicbeekeeping.
5.18.6 DISEASE PREVENTION AND VETERINARY TREATMENTS
5.18.6.1 Diseasepreventioninbeekeepingshallbebasedonthefollowingprinciples:
(a) Theselectionofappropriatehardybreeds (b) Theapplicationofcertainpracticesencouragingstrongresistancetodiseaseandthepreventionofinfections,
suchas:regularrenewalofqueenbees,systematicinspectionofhivestodetectanyhealthanomalies,controlofmalebroodinthehives,disinfectingofmaterialsandequipmentatregularintervals,destructionofcontaminatedmaterialorsources,regularrenewalofbeeswaxandsufficientreservesofpollenandhoneyinhives.
5.18.6.2 Ifdespitealltheabovepreventivemeasures,thecoloniesbecomesickorinfested,theymustbetreatedimmediatelyand,ifnecessary,thecoloniescanbeplacedinisolationapiaries.
5.18.6.3 Theuseofveterinarymedicinalproductsinbeekeeping,whichcomplieswiththisStandard,shallrespectthefollowingprinciples:
(a) OnlyveterinarymedicinalproductsthatareauthorisedforthespecificusesunderNationalLegislation(e.g.InNewZealandundertheAnimalRemediesActand/ortheACVMAct,HSNOAct).
(b) Phytotherapeuticandhomeopathicproductsshallbeusedinpreferencetoallopathicproductschemicallysynthesised,providedthattheirtherapeuticeffectiseffectivefortheconditionforwhichthetreatmentisintended.
(c) Iftheuseoftheabovementionedproductsshouldprovetobe,orisunlikelytobeeffectivetoeradicateadiseaseorinfestationwhichrisksdestroyingcolonies,allopathicchemicallysynthesisedmedicinalproductsmaybeusedundertheresponsibilityofaveterinarian,orotherpersonsauthorisedbyAsureQuality,withoutprejudicetotheprincipleslaiddowninparagraph(a)above.
(d) Theuseofallopathicchemicallysynthesisedmedicinalproductsforpreventivetreatmentsisprohibited. (e) Withoutprejudicetotheprinciplein(a)aboveformicacid,lacticacid,aceticacidandoxalicacidandthe
followingsubstances:menthol,thymol,eucalyprolorcamphorcanbeusedincasesofinfestationwithVarroajacobsoni.
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5.18.6.4 Inadditiontotheaboveprinciples,veterinarytreatmentsortreatmentstohives,combsetc,whicharecompulsoryundernationallegislationshallbeauthorised.
5.18.6.5 Ifatreatmentisappliedwithchemically-synthesisedallopathicproductsduringsuchaperiod,thecoloniestreatedmustbeplacedinisolationapiaries,theproductsshallnotbesoldasorganicandallthewaxmustbereplacedwithwaxcomplyingwiththeconditionslaiddowninthisStandard.Subsequently,theconversionperiodofoneyearwillapplytothosecolonies.
5.18.6.6 Therequirementslaiddowninthepreviousparagraphdonotapplytoproductsmentionedinparagraph 5.18.6.3(e).
5.18.6.7 Wheneverveterinarymedicinalproductsaretobeused,thetypeofproduct(includingtheindicationoftheactivepharmacologicalsubstance)togetherwithdetailsofthediagnosis,theposology,themethodofadministration,thedurationofthetreatmentandthelegalwithdrawalperiodmustberecordedclearlyanddeclaredtoAsureQualitybeforetheproductscanbemarketedasorganicallyproduced.
5.18.7 HUSBANDRY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND IDENTIFICATION
5.18.7.1 Thedestructionofbeesinthecombsasamethodassociatedwiththeharvestingofbeekeepingproductsisprohibited.
5.18.7.2 Mutilationsuchasclippingthewingsofqueenbeesisprohibited.
5.18.7.3 Thereplacementofthequeenbeesinvolvingthekillingoftheoldqueenispermitted.
5.18.7.4 ThepracticeofdestroyingthemalebroodispermittedonlytocontaintheinfestationwithVarroajacobsoni.
5.18.7.5 Theuseofchemicalsyntheticrepellentsisprohibitedduringhoneyextractionoperations.Theuseofsmokeshouldbekepttoaminimum.Acceptablesmokingmaterialsshouldbenaturalorfrommaterialsthatmeettherequirementsofthesestandards.
5.18.7.6 Thedatesofremovalofthesupersandthehoneyextractionoperationsmustbedocumentedintherecordsoftheapiary.
5.18.8 HONEY HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION
5.18.8.1 Particularcareshallbetakentoensureadequateextraction,processingandstorageofbeekeepingproducts.Allthemeasurestocomplywiththeserequirementsshallberecorded.
5.18.8.2 Theuseofcombs,whichcontainbrood,isprohibitedforhoneyextraction.
5.18.8.3 Honeytemperaturesshouldbemaintainedaslowaspossibleduringextractionandprocessingandmustnotexceed45ºC.
5.18.8.4 Ifnotinretailpackaging,labellingoforganicproductsduringtransportisasper3.12.
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5.18.9 CHARACTERISTICS OF HIVES AND MATERIALS USED IN BEEKEEPING
5.18.9.1 Thehivesmustbemadebasicallyofnaturalmaterialspresentingnoriskofcontaminationtotheenvironmentortheapicultureproducts.
5.18.9.2 Withtheexceptionofproductsmentionedinparagraph5.18.9.6,onlynaturalproductssuchaspropolis,waxandplantoilscanbeusedinthehives.
5.18.9.3 Thebeeswaxfornewfoundationsmustcomefromorganicproductionunits.Duringtheconversionperiodthewaxshallbereplacedbyorganicallyproducedwax.Wherenoprohibitedproductshavebeenpreviouslyusedinthehiveandthereisnoriskofcontaminationofwax,replacementwaxisnotnecessary.Incaseswhereallthewaxcannotbereplacedduringaone-yearperiod,theconversionperiodmaybeextendedwiththeapprovalofAsureQuality.
5.18.9.4 Forthepurposesofprotectingmaterials(frames,hivesandcombs)inparticularfrompests,onlyappropriateproductslistedinSection10,Table2arepermitted.
5.18.9.5 Physicaltreatmentssuchassteamordirectflamearepermitted.
5.18.9.6 Forpestanddiseasecontrolandforhivedisinfectionthefollowingproductsmaybeallowed:
• Causticsoda • Lactic,oxalic,aceticacid • Formicacid • Sulphur • Ethericoils • Bacillusthuringiensis
5.18.10 PARALLEL PRODUCTION
5.18.10.1 WhenanoperatorrunsseveralbeekeepingunitsinthesameareaalltheunitsmustcomplywiththerequirementsofthisStandard.
Regional or other exception – Non-IFOAMAnoperatorcanrununitsnotcomplyingwiththisStandardprovidedthatalltherequirementsofthisStandardarefulfilledwiththeexceptionoftheprovisionslaiddowninparagraph5.18.4.2(b)forthesitingoftheapiaries.Inthatcase,theproductcannotbesoldwithreferencestoorganicproductionmethods.
WhereanexceptionhasbeengrantedAsureQualitywillundertakeinspectionsmorefrequentlythanonceperyearandatcriticaltimes.Thiswillnormallyincludeinspectionsatthetimeofharvestorduringprocessing.Suchinspectionswouldalsoincludenon-organicareas,particularlythestorageofinputs.
Thisisaformofparallelproduction.
5.18.10.2 IncasesofParallelProductiontheoperatorwillensure:
• Thatthedocumentationregardingtheproductionorprocessing,storageandsalesiswellmanagedandmakescleardistinctionsbetweencertifiedandnon-certifiedproducts
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• Themeasurestakentosafeguardagainsttherisktotheorganicintegrityisunderstoodatalllevelsoftheoperation
• Accurateproductionestimatesarerecordedandshallbecheckedagainstsalesrecords
5.18.10.3 ParallelproductionmayonlyoccurundertheIFOAMaccreditedprogrammewherethebeesareofadifferentspecies.
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5.19 AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION
CONTENTS
5.19.1 Scope5.19.2 General Requirements5.19.3 LandBasedProductionUnits5.19.4 LocationofCollectingAreas5.19.5 ConversiontoOrganicAquaculture5.19.6 BreedsandBreeding5.19.7 HealthandWelfare5.19.8 Nutrition5.19.9 HarvestingofAquacultureAnimals5.19.10 TransportationofLiveFish5.19.11 SpecificAquacultureProduction-Fish5.19.12 SpecificAquacultureProduction-BivalveMolluscanShellfish5.19.14 SpecificAquacultureProduction-Seaweed5.19.15 ParallelProduction
5.19.1 SCOPE
Aquacultureincludesthefarmingofmanydifferentspeciesusingdiverseformsofproductioninfresh-,brackish-andsaltwater.
ThisStandardcoversaquaticplants(seaweed)andfish,carnivorous,omnivorousandherbivorousorganismsofalltypesandatallstagesofgrowth,growninanyformofenclosuresuchasearthenponds,tanksandcages(openandclosedsystems).Wild,stationaryorganismsinopencollectingareascanbecertifiedasorganic.Organismsthataremovingfreelyinopenwaters,and/orthatarenotcapableofinspectionaccordingtogeneralproceduresfororganicproduction,arenotcoveredbytheseStandards.
Wild,sedentaryorganismsinopencollectingareasmaybeabletobecertifiedasorganic,refertoSection4.13CollectionfromtheWildandspecificallytotheseaweedsection5.19.14.
Organicaquacultureisbasedon:
• Highqualitywaterenteringthesystem• Soundmanagementpractices• Theuseofappropriatestockingrates• Considerationofstockwelfare• Theuseofapprovedinputs
OperatorsshallcomplywithallrelevantgeneralrequirementsofSection4and5andAquaticecosystemsshallbemanagedtocomplywithrelevantrequirementsoftheintroductionsectionofthisStandard.
AquaticplantproductionshallcomplywiththerelevantrequirementsoftheintroductionsectionandSection4ofthisStandard.
5.19.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL PRINCIPLESManagementtechniquesmustbegovernedbythephysiologicalandethologicalneedsoftheorganismsinquestion.Theorganismsshouldbeallowedtomeettheirbasicbehaviouralneeds.Managementtechniques,especiallywhenappliedtoinfluenceproductionlevelsandspeedofgrowth,mustmaintainandprotectthegoodhealthandwelfareoftheorganisms.
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Whenintroducingnon-nativespecies,specialcaremustbetoavoidpermanentdisruptiontonaturalecosystems.Productionwillmaintaintheaquaticenvironmentandsurroundingaquaticandterrestrialecosystem,byusingacombinationofproductionpracticeswhich:
• Encourageandenhancebiologicalcycles• Useawiderangeofmethodsfordiseasecontrole.g.emptyingpondsbetweenbatchestolightkillbacteria• Prohibitsyntheticfertilisersandavoidchemotherapeuticagents• Provideforpolyculturewherepossible
Convertingmaterialofplantandanimaloriginintoanimalproductionresultsinnutrientandenergylosses.Wherepossiblefarmsshouldhavesettlingpondsforrecyclingnutrientsandtoensurethatthewaterqualityleavingthefarmisequaltothequalityarrivingtothefarm.
STANDARDS5.19.2.1 OperatorsmustcomplywithalltherelevantgeneralrequirementslistedinSection4and5ofthisstandardforfish
andaquaticplants.
5.19.2.2 Theremustbeadequateroomincagesorpondsforthefishtoexhibitnaturalbehaviour,suchasformingshoals.Stockingdensitiesshallnotcompromiseanimalwelfare.Operatorsshallroutinelymonitorwaterquality,stockingdensities,healthandbehaviourorofeachschoolandmanagetheoperationtomaintainwaterquality,health,andnaturalbehaviour.
5.19.2.3 AsureQualitymayallowartificiallyprolongedlightperiods,appropriatetothespeciesandgeographicallocation.Daylengthshallnotbeartificiallyprolongedbeyond16hoursperday.Abruptchangesinlightintensitymustbeavoided,thismaybeachievedthroughtheuseofdimmablelightsorbackgroundlighting.
5.19.2.4 Ultravioletlightandozonemayonlybeusedinhatcheriesandnurseries.
5.19.2.5 Naturalborewatermaybeusedtoheatorcoolwateratallstagesofproduction,howeverartificialheatingorcoolingmustonlybeusedinhatcheriesandnurseries.
5.19.2.6 Forbiologicalcontrolofectoparasitespreferenceshallbegiventotheuseofcleanerfish.
CONSTRUCTION AGENTS5.19.2.7 Constructionandoperationoftheproductionunitmustnothaveasignificantadverseeffectonthesurrounding
aquaticorterrestrialecosystems,theenvironmentorlocalcommunitiesinaccordancewiththeResourceManagementAct.
Constructionmaterialsandproductionequipmentmustnotcontaincompoundsthatcoulddetrimentallyaffecttheenvironmentorcontaminatethecertifiedproduct,e.g.paints,materialsimpregnatedwithsynthetic/chemicalagentsetc.Wherecagesareusedthedesign,constructionandmaintenancemustbeappropriatetotheoperatingconditions.
5.19.2.8 Adequatemeasuresmustbetakentopreventescapesofintroducedorcultivatedspecies,fromenclosuresand
documentanythatareknowntooccur.Appropriateactionsmustbetakentoreducetheimpactonthelocalecosystem,includingrecapturewhereappropriate.Suchescapesandactiontakenaretobedocumented.
5.19.2.9 Adequatemeasuresmustbetakentopreventpredationonspecieslivinginenclosures.Thepoisoningofpredatorsisnotpermitted.
5.19.2.10 Environmentalparameterssuchastemperature,dissolvedoxygen,salinityandsuspendedsolidsmustnotfluctuatedrasticallywithinthesystem.
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Operatorsshalltakeverifiableandeffectivemeasurestominimisethereleaseofnutrientsandwasteintotheaquaticecosystem.
Forlandbasedoperations-Continuousadditionofampleunpollutedwaterisessentialinpreventingstressandsicknessinfarmedfishandisacornerstoneoforganicaquaculture.IfO2levelsattheoutflowofthefarmfallbelow50%oftheincominglevelformorethan24hoursactionneedstobetakentolifttheO2levelseitherbyreducingfishnumbersorincreasingwaterflow.
Wherepossiblefarmsshouldhavesettlingpondsforrecyclingnutrientsandtoensurethatthewaterqualityleavingthefarmisequaltothequalityarrivingonthefarm.Inthecaseoffilterfeedingmolluscsthewaterleavingtheunitislikelytocontainlessnutrientandbeofhigherqualitythanwaterenteringthefarm.
FertilisersandpesticidesareprohibitedunlesstheyappearinTable1ofSection10.
5.19.2.11 Theaerationofwatermustbedocumentedifitiscarriedout.Mechanicalaerationispermittedtoensureanimalwelfareandhealthandshouldbepoweredbyrenewablesources.
5.19.2.12 Theuseofoxygenisonlypermittedforanimalhealthrequirementsandcriticalperiodsofproductionandtransport,inthefollowingcases:
• Exceptionalcasesoftemperatureriseordropinatmosphericpressureoraccidentalpollution • Occasionalstockmanagementproceduressuchassamplingandsorting,or • Inorderforthesurvivalofthefarmstock
5.19.2.13 Anenvironmentalassessmentreportmustbepreparedifproductionexceeds20tonnesofaquacultureproductsperyear.AsaminimumthecontentofthisistobebasedonAnnexIVofCouncilDirective85/337/EEC.Thisisnotinlieuofanyregulatoryrequirementsforanenvironmentalassessment.
5.19.2.14 Asustainablemanagementplanmustbepreparedthatisproportionatetotheproductionunitforaquacultureandseaweedharvesting.ThesustainableOrganicManagementPlanmustbeupdatedannuallyanddetailtheenvironmentaleffectsoftheoperation,theenvironmentalmonitoringtobeundertaken,andalistofmeasurestobetakentominimisenegativeimpactsonthesurroundingaquaticandterrestrialenvironments.Whereapplicabletheplanwilldetailnutrientdischargeintotheenvironmenteitherperannumorperproductioncycle.
5.19.2.15 Foraquacultureanimalproductioninfishponds,tanksorraceways,farmsshallbeequippedwitheithernaturalfilterbeds,settlementponds,biologicalfiltersormechanicalfilterstocollectwastenutrientsoruseseaweedsand/oranimals(bivalvesandalgae)whichcontributetoimprovingthequalityoftheeffluent.Effluentmonitoringshallbecarriedoutatregularintervalswhereappropriate.
Closedrecirculationsystemsareprohibited,withtheexceptionofhatcheriesandnurseries,orfortheproductionof
speciesusedfororganicfeedorganisms.
5.19.2.16 Youmustdrawupawastereductionscheduletobeimplementedatthestartofoperations.Thiswillbypreferenceuserenewableenergysourcesandincludethere-cyclingofmaterials.
5.19.2.17 Youmustrecordthemaintenanceandrepairoftechnicalequipment.
5.19.2.18 Onmarinefacilities,youmayonlyremovebio-foulingorganismsbyphysicalmeans,andwhereappropriatereturnthismaterialtotheseaatadistancefromthefarm.
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Youmaypreventbio-foulingonholdingfacilitiesbyusingnon-toxicanti-foulantsprovidedtheyareapprovedbythenationalauthorityforaquacultureuse.Youmustnotusecopper-basedorothertoxicanti-foulants.
5.19.2.19 Holdingsystems,equipmentandutensilmustbeproperlycleanedanddisinfected.Inthefirstinstancethismustbecarriedoutbyphysicalormechanicalmeasures.Wherethisisnotsatisfactory,onlysubstancelistedascleanersandsanitisersinSection2.7ofTable2maybeused.
5.19.2.20 YoumustfallowopenwatercontainmentstructuresifrequiredbyRegulatoryrequirements.Itisrecommendedthatbothlandandseabasedstructuresarefallowedafterharvesting.Fallowingwouldoccuraftertheemptying(landbasedfacilities)and,disinfectionofstructures.Thisdoesnotapplytothefarmingofbivalvemolluscsasper5.19.12.14.
5.19.2.21 Tominimisetherisktowaterquality,diseaseriskandlikelihoodofattractingpestssanitationmustbemaintainedbyremovinguneatenfish-feed,faecesanddeadanimals.
5.19.3 LAND BASED PRODUCTION UNITS
GENERAL PRINCIPLESLocationoforganicproductionunitsmaintainsthehealthoftheaquaticenvironmentandsurroundingaquaticandterrestrialecosystem.
Productionunitsshallbeatappropriatedistancesfromcontaminationsourcesandconventionalaquaculture.Aquacultureproductionwillminimisenegativeenvironmentalimpact.
STANDARDS5.19.3.1 Forsedentaryorsessileorganismsnotlivinginenclosurestheareashallbeatanappropriatedistancefrompollution
orharmfulinfluencefromconventionalaquaculture/agriculture.
5.19.3.2 Forlandbasedproductionsystems,theland-waterinterfacemusthavenaturalvegetationforatleastfivepercentoftheperimeter.
5.19.3.3 AnyorganicandmineralfertilisationofthepondsmustmeettherequirementsofAnnexIofRegulation(EC)No889/2008withamaximumapplicationof20kgofnitrogenperhectare.
5.19.3.4 Youmustnotusesyntheticchemicalstocontrolaquaticplants.
5.19.3.5 Youmustmaintainareasofnaturalvegetationaroundinlandwaterunitsasabufferzoneforexternallandareasnotfarmedorganically.
5.19.3.6 Youmustlocatethepond(s)insterileclayareastominimiseenvironmentalimpactofpondconstruction.Pondsaretobebuiltwiththenaturalpre-existingclay.Thedestructionofmangrovesinordertobuildpondsisnotpermitted.
5.19.3.7 Youmustincludeinyourconversionplanconfirmationofyourownershipandcontroloftheland.
5.19.4 LOCATION OF COLLECTING AREAS
GENERAL PRINCIPLESWild,sedentary/sessileorganismsinopencollectingareasmaybecertifiedasorganiciftheyarederivedfromanunpolluted,stableandsustainableenvironment.
Collectingareasshouldbeatappropriatedistancesfromcontaminationandconventionalaquaculture.Negativeenvironmentalimpactfromaquacultureproductionorharvestingshallbeminimised.
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STANDARDS
5.19.4.1 Theharvesting/productionareashallbeclearlydefinedandshallbecapableofinspectionwithrespecttowaterquality,feed,medication,inputfactorsandotherrelevantsectionsoftheseStandards.
5.19.4.2 Youmustprovideafulldescriptionandamapofshoreandseacollectionareaandthelandareaswherepostcollectionactivitieswilltakeplace.
5.19.4.3 Collectingareasshallbeatappropriatedistancesfrompollutionandpossibleharmfulinfluencesfromnon-organicaquaculture.
5.19.5 CONVERSION TO ORGANIC AQUACULTURE
GENERAL PRINCIPLESThetotalproductionineachfarmingunitorundereachoperator’scontrolshouldbeconvertedtoorganicaquacultureoveraspecifiedperiodoftime.Aquacultureproductionmethodscanvarywidelyaccordingtobiologyoftheorganisms,technologyused,geographicalconditions,ownershipstructure,timespanetc.Theseaspectsneedtobeconsideredwhendeterminingthelengthofconversion.Ifaproductionunitisnotconvertedallatonce,partoftheaquacultureunitmaybeconvertedandcertified,aslongasorganicallymanagedstockcanbeclearlydefinedandadesignatedareaissetasidefororganicproductiononly.
IndependentsectionsoftheproductionunitshouldbeconvertedinsuchawaythattheseStandardsarecompletelymetoneachsectionbeforeitiscertifiedasorganic.
Thereshouldbeaclearplanofhowtoproceedwiththeconversion.ThisplanshallbeupdatedasnecessaryandshouldcoverallaspectsrelevanttotheseStandards.
STANDARDS5.19.5.1 Theoperationmustcomplywithbasicorganicstandardsthroughouttheconversionperiod.Calculationofthe
conversionperiodmaynotstartbeforethedateofthelastnon-complyinginputorpractice.
5.19.5.2 Organismsshallberaisedorganicallyfrombirth.Organismsofconventionaloriginmaybebroughtiniforganicstockisnotavailableprovidedtheyarenotgeneticallyengineered.Broughtinorganismsshallmeetthefollowingconversionperiods:
• 12monthsinthecaseofthree-year-oldfishformeatproductionoratleastthreequartersoftheirlifetime • 12monthsinthecaseofcaviarproduction • 6monthsinthecaseofsmallfishundertwoyears • 3monthsbeforeusingforbreedingpurposes • 10weeksfortheproductionofpansizebroughtinbeforetheyare20gramsofweight
5.19.5.3 Thelengthoftheconversionperiodoftheproductionsiteshalltakeintoaccount,lifecycleandspecies,environmentalfactors,andpastuseofthesitewithrespecttowaste,sedimentsandwaterquality.
• Wherethefacilitiescannotbedrained,cleanedanddisinfectedtheconversionperiodwillbe24months • Wherethefacilitieshavebeendrained,orfallowedtheconversionperiodwillbe12months • Wherethefacilitieshavebeendrained,cleanedanddisinfectedtheconversionperiodwillbesixmonths • Foropenwaterfacilitiesincludingthosefarmingbivalvemolluscs,theconversionperiodwillbethreemonths • ForIFOAMshallbeminimum12monthsoratleastonelifecycle,whicheverisshorter
5.19.5.4 Noconversionperiodfortheproductionsiteisrequiredinthecaseof:
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• Opencollectingareasforwild,sedentaryorganismswherethewaterisfree-flowingandnotdirectlyorindirectlycontaminatedbysubstancesprohibitedinthesestandards
• Wherethecollectingareacanbeinspectedwithrespecttowaterquality,feed,medication,inputfactorsoranyotherrelevantsectionsofthesestandardsandallrequirementsaremet
5.19.5.5 Iftheaquacultureanimalsarebroughtinforbreedingpurposesorforimprovinggeneticstocksuchanimalsshallbekeptunderorganicmanagementforatleastthreemonthsbeforetheymaybeusedforbreeding.
5.19.5.6 Foron-growingpurposesthecollectionofwildaquaculturejuvenilesisspecificallyrestrictedtothenaturalinfluxoffishorcrustaceanlarvaeandjuvenileswhenfillingponds,containmentsystemsandenclosures.Forspecificrulesforbivalve molluscs see section 5.19.12.
5.19.6 BREEDS AND BREEDING
GENERAL PRINCIPLESBreedingstrategiesandpracticesinorganicaquacultureinterfereaslittleaspossiblewithnaturalbehaviouroftheanimals.Naturalbreedingmethodsshouldbeusedwheneverpossible.
Productionsystemsthatdonotprovidefornaturalbreeding,forinstancecollectionoffisheggsandspermandtheircombinationunderhumancontrolleadingtohatchingoffisheggsmaybeused.
Organismsshallberaisedorganicallyfrombirth.Iforganicorganismsarenotavailablebroughtinconventionalaquaticorganismsshouldspendatleast2/3oftheirlifeintheorganicsystembeforebeingacceptableforcertification.
Broughtinconventionalaquaticorganismsshouldspendatleasttwothirdsoftheirlifeintheorganicsystembeforebeingacceptableforcertification.
STANDARDS5.19.6.1 Aquaticanimalproductionsystemsmustusebreedsandbreedingtechniquessuitedtotheregionandthe
productionmethod.
5.19.6.2 Whereavailablebroughtinaquaticorganismsshallcomefromorganicsources.
5.19.6.3 Theminimumlengthoftimebroughtinaquaticorganismsmustbemanagedorganicallybeforecertificationispermittedseesections5.19.5.2-5.19.5.5.
5.19.6.4 Artificiallypolyploidedorganismsandgeneticallyengineeredspeciesorbreeds,andsex-reversedfishareprohibited.
5.19.6.5 Youmustnot:
• Inducepolyploidyartificially • Useartificialhybridisation,cloningandproductionofmonosexstrainsexceptbyhandsorting
5.19.7 HEALTH AND WELFARE
GENERAL PRINCIPLESLivingaquaticorganismsshouldbehandledaslittleaspossible.Operatorsshallensurethattheymeetlegislativerequirementasappropriate.NoterefertoAnimalWelfareAct.
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Thecauseofoutbreaksofdiseaseorinfectionshouldbeidentified,andmanagementpracticesimplementedtopreventthecausativeeventsandfutureoutbreaks.Whentreatmentisnecessarytheuseofnaturalmethodsandmedicinesshouldbeafirstchoice.
Diseasetreatmentshouldbecarriedoutsothatitminimisesharmfuleffectsontheenvironment.
STANDARDS5.19.7.1 Ifahealthproblemarisesdespitetheuseofpreventativemeasurestoensureanimalhealth,thenveterinary
treatmentsmaybeusedinthefollowingorderofpreference:
a) Substancesfromplants,animalsormineralsinhomeopathicdilution b) Plantsandtheirextractsnothavinganaestheticeffectand c) Substancessuchas:traceelements,metals,naturalimmunostimulantsorauthorisedprobiotics
Conventional,veterinarymedicinalproductsmayonlybeusediftheabovejustifiablealternativesareunavailable,and/orifthetreatmentisrequiredbylegislation.Ifanorganismbecomessickorinjureddespitepreventivemeasuresthatanimalshallbetreatedpromptlyandadequately.Operatorsshallnotwithholdmedicationwhereitwillresultintheunnecessarysufferingoftheorganism,eveniftheuseofsuchmedicationwillcausetheorganismtoloseitsorganicstatus.
Ifveterinarymedicinalproductsareused,thelengthofthewithholdingperiodsshallbenotlessthandoubleofthatrequiredbylegislation,oraminimumof48hours,whicheverislonger.
Theuseofallopathictreatmentsislimitedtotwocoursesoftreatmentperyear,withtheexceptionofvaccinations.However,iftheaquacultureanimalhasalifecycleoflessthan18months,alimitofoneallopathictreatmentapplies.Anyaquacultureanimalexceedingtheseamountscannotbesoldasorganicproducts.
5.19.7.2 Theuseofchemicalallopathicveterinarydrugsand/orantibioticsisprohibitedforinvertebrates.
5.19.7.3 Prophylacticuseofveterinarydrugs,exceptvaccinationsincertaincases,isprohibited.Theuseofmalachitegreenorformalinisnotpermittedasfungaltreatmentofeggs.
5.19.7.4 Vaccinationsarepermittedifdiseasesthatcannotbecontrolledbyothermanagementtechniquesareknowntoexistintheregion.Vaccinationsarealsopermittedifmandatoryunderapplicablelegislation.Geneticallyengineeredvaccinesareprohibited.
5.19.7.5 Youmaystoreallopathicveterinarymedicinalproductsandantibioticsonholdingsprovided:
• ThattheyhavebeenprescribedbyaveterinarianinconnectionwithtreatmentsasreferredtointheseStandards
• Thattheyarestoredinasupervisedlocation • Theyareenteredinthefarmregister
5.19.7.6 Current,accuratediseasemanagementrecordsshallbekept.Therecordsshallinclude:
• Identificationoftheinfectedandinfectingorganismsconcerned • Detailsoftreatmentandduration,includingapplicationrate,methodofapplication,frequencyofrepetition,
concentration of organisms • Brandnamesofdrugsusedandactiveingredients
5.19.7.7 Synthetichormonesandgrowthpromotersareprohibited.
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5.19.7.8 Youmustnotstoreprohibitedinputswithintheorganicproductionfacility.
5.19.7.9 Incaseofirregularbehaviourbytheorganisms,thewaterqualityshallbeanalysedandadjustedasnecessaryaccordingtotheneedsoftheorganisms.
5.19.7.10 Aquaticanimalsshallnotbesubjecttoanykindofmutilation.
5.19.7.11 Handlingofaquaticanimalsshallbeminimised,undertakenwithgreatestcareandproperequipmentandprotocolsusedtoavoidstressandphysicaldamageassociatedwithhandlingprocedures,Broodstockshallbehandledinamannertominimisephysicaldamageandstressunderanaethesiawhereappropriate.Gradingoperationsshallbekepttoaminimumandasrequiredtoensurefishwelfare.
5.19.8 NUTRITION
GENERAL PRINCIPLESOrganicaquacultureproductionprovidesagoodqualitydietbalancedaccordingtothenutritionalneedsoftheorganism.Feedisonlyofferedtotheorganismsinawaythatallowsnaturalfeedingbehaviour,withminimumlossoffeedtotheenvironment.Thissectionappliesmainlytofishproduction,butalsoappliestootheraquaculturehatcheriesandnurseries.
STANDARDS5.19.8.1 Aquaculturefeedsshallgenerallycontain100%certifiedorganiccomponents.
Priorityisgivenfirsttosourcingfeedproductsofaquacultureorigin,thenfishmealandfishoilfromorganicaquaculturetrimming,thenfishmealandfishoilfromnon-organicaquaculturetrimmingsoffishcaughtforhumanconsumption,thenfailingthatuptoamaximumof60%canbefromorganicplantbasedproducts.
5.19.8.2 If100%organicingredientsarenotavailablethenwildfeedresourcesmaybeusedsubjecttoapprovalbyAsureQuality.Whensupplyingfoodcollectedfromthewild,thenanyregulatoryrequirementsmustbemetandrecordsmaintainedtodemonstratecompliance.Alsothe“CodeofConductforResponsibleFisheries”(FAO,1995)shallbefollowed.
5.19.8.3 Whenfeeddescribedin5.19.8.1.or5.19.8.2isnotavailableinadequatequantityorquality,AsureQualitymayallowfeedofconventionaloriginuptoamaximumof5%(bydryweight).PermissionfromAsureQualitymustbesought.
Operatorsmayusenon-organicaquaticanimalproteinandoilsourcesprovidedthey:
• Areharvestedfromindependentlyverifiedsustainablesources • Arefromindependentlyverifiedsustainablesourcesandverifiedtohavecontaminationlevelsbelowlimits
establishedbyAsureQuality • Donotconstitute100%ofthediet
AsureQualityOperatorsmayfeedalimitedpercentageofnon-organicfeedunderspecificconditionsforalimitedtimeinthefollowingcases:
• Organicfeedisofinadequatequantityorquality • Organicaquacultureisinearlystagesofdevelopment
Atleast50%ofthedietshouldbeorganicingredientsby2020.ForsalmonintendedtobecertifiedtoEURegulations:
• Fishmealandfishoilfromnon-organicaquaculturetrimmingsoffishcaughtforhumanconsumptioncanbeusedupuntil31December2014andshallnotexceed30%ofthedailyration.
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5.19.8.4 Feedrationsshouldbedesignedtakingintoaccountparagraph’s5.19.8.1to5.19.8.3above,sothatanimalorplantsources,orboth,supplymostofthenutritionalneedsoftheorganism.
5.19.8.5 Thefollowingproductsshallnotbeincludedinoraddedtothefeedorinanyotherwaybegiventotheorganisms:
• Materialfromthesamespecies/genus/familyastheonebeingfed • Feedstuffssubjectedtosolvent(e.g.hexane)extraction • Pureaminoacids • Urea • Syntheticgrowthpromotersandstimulants • Syntheticappetisers • Syntheticantioxidantsandpreservatives • Artificialcolouringagents • Geneticallyengineeredorganismsorproductsthereof • Watercontaininghumanexcrement
5.19.8.6 ForSalmon:Thefollowingnaturalcolouringmaybeaddedtofeed:
• Astaxanthinfromorganicsources,orifunavailablethenastaxanthinfromnaturalsources(suchasPhaffiayeast)maybeapprovedbyAsureQuality.
5.19.8.7 Vitamins,traceelementsandsupplementsusedshallbefromnaturaloriginwhenavailable.
• Theuseofmineralsupplementsiftheyareappliedintheirnaturalcompositionispermitted • Theuseofsubstancesfromsynthesisedorunnaturalsourceswillonlyoccurunderconditionsestablishedby
thestandard-settingorganisation.
5.19.8.8 Thefollowingfeedpreservativesmaybeused:
• Bacteria,fungiandenzymes • By-productsfromthefoodindustry(e.g.molasses) • Plantbasedproducts • Salt if appropriate
Syntheticchemicalfeedpreservativesmaybepermittedinresponsetosevereweatherconditions.Thestandard-settingorganisationshallestablishconditionsfortheiruse.
Feed for Land Based AquacultureOrganicproductionoffishininlandwaters,penaeidshrimpsandfreshwaterprawnsandtropicalfreshwaterfish.
5.19.8.9 Aquacultureanimalsshallbefedwithfeednaturallyavailableinpondsandlakes
5.19.8.10 Wherethefeedreferredtoin5.19.8.9isunavailable,thenfeedofplantorigin,preferablegrownonthefarmitselfmaybeused,andrecordskept
5.19.8.11 InthecaseofSiamesecatfish,whereclause5.19.8.10isused,thenthefeedrationmayincludeamaximumof10%fishmealorfishoilderivedfromsustainablefisheries
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5.19.9 HARVESTING OF AQUACULTURE ANIMALS
GENERAL PRINCIPLESHarvestingcertifiedorganicaquaticorganismsfromenclosuresorcollectingareascreatesminimumstresstotheorganisms.Theactofcollectiondoesnotnegativelyaffectnaturalareas.
Harvestingorgatheringofproductsshallnotexceedthesustainableyieldoftheecosystem,orthreatentheexistenceofotherspeciesornegativelyaffectwildareas.
STANDARDS5.19.9.1 Aquaticvertebratesshallbestunnedbeforekilling.Operatorsshallensurethatequipmentusedtostunfishis
sufficienttoremovesensateabilityandorkillthefishandismaintainedandmonitored.
• Ice/iceslurryandcloveoilforpreslaughtersedationoffishispermitted • Fishmustnotbeslaughteredinapondoracagecontaininglivefish • Theprocessmustbemanagedsoastoavoidstresstothefishpriortoslaughterandtoavoidsufferingduring
slaughter • MustbeincompliancewiththeAgriculturalCompoundsandVeterinaryMedicinesAct1997
5.19.9.2 Thespecieswillonlybecertifiedifthesustainableyieldoftheecosystemisnotexceeded,andthattheexistenceofanyotherspeciesisnotthreatened.
5.19.9.3 Youmustkeepanoperationslogbook/registerastherecordofinputsandoutputsforeachproductionunit.Itmust
record:
• Theorigin,dateofarrivalandconversionperiodofanimalsarrivingattheholding • Thenumberandsourceoffingerlingsintroducedtoponds/cages • Thetype,source(includingbatchnumber)andquantityoffoodusedineachfish-raisingunit • Recordsofescapesoffish • Fishdeathsandestimatedmortalityineachunit • Thediagnosisforsignificantmortalities • Veterinarytreatmentsgivingdetailsofthepurpose,dateofapplication,methodofapplication,typeofproduct
andwithdrawalperiod • Diseasepreventionmeasuresgivingdetailsoffallowing,cleaningandwatertreatment • Thenumberoflots,theage,weightanddestinationofanimalsleavingtheholding • ThedataobtainedfromenvironmentalmonitoringundertakenbythemanagerorRegionalCouncil,e.g.water
temperature,oxygencontentandpH
5.19.9.4 Youmayonlyuseadditivesandprocessingaidsto:
• Maintainproductqualityandkeepingability • Enhancecomposition,consistencyandappearance
Youmayuse: • Unrefinedseasaltwithnoadditives,androcksalt
5.19.9.5 Preservingproductsbysmokingmaybepermitteddependingonthematerialsandprocessused.PriorwrittenapprovalmustbeobtainedfromAsureQuality.
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5.19.10 TRANSPORTATION OF LIVE FISH
GENERAL PRINCIPLESThetransportationmediumshouldbeappropriateforthespecieswithregardstowaterqualityincludingsalinity,temperature,oxygenetc.Transportationdistance,durationandfrequencyshouldbeminimised.
Transportoflivingaquaticanimalsshouldbeminimisedandbedoneinthemostconsideratemanner.Livinganimalsshouldbemonitoredregularlyandmaintainedinahealthystateduringtransportation.
Theoperatorshallimplementdefinedmeasurestoensurethatorganicaquaticanimalsareprovidedwithconditionsduringtransportandslaughterthatmeetanimalspecificneedsandminimisetheadverseeffectsof:
• Diminishedwaterquality• Timespentintransport• Stockingdensity• Toxicsubstances• Escape
Forgeneralrequirementsfortransportationandhandlingoforganicproductsalsosee6.8.1-6.8.5.
STANDARDS5.19.10.1 Livefishmustbetransportedinsuitabletankswithcleanwaterwhichmeetstheirphysiologicalneedsintermsof
temperatureanddissolvedoxygen.
5.19.10.2 Beforetransportoforganicfishandfishproducts,tanksshallbethoroughlycleaned,disinfectedandrinsed.
5.19.10.3 Transportationshallnotcauseavoidablestressorinjurytotheanimals.Transportationequipmentand/orconstructionmaterialsshallnothavetoxiceffects.Anysortingormovingoffishstockmustberecorded.Duringtransport,thedensityshallnotreachalevelwhichisdetrimentaltothespecies.
5.19.10.4 Recordsmustbekeptforpoints5.19.10.1-5.19.10.3.
5.19.10.5 Chemicallysynthesisedtranquillisersorstimulantsshallnotbegiventotheanimalspriortoorduringtransportoratanytime.Oilofclovesandice/iceslurryispermittedfortransport.
5.19.10.6 Thereshallbeaminimumofonepersonspecificallyresponsibleforthewell-beingoftheanimalsduringtransport.
5.19.10.7 Eachorganismorgroupsoforganismsshallbeidentifiedateachstepinthetransportandslaughterprocess.
5.19.10.8 Ifnotinretailpackaging,labellingoforganicproductsduringtransportisasper3.12.
5.19.11 SPECIFIC AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION - FISH
Includessalmon,speciesofthecarpfamilyandotherassociatedspeciesinthecontextofpolyculture,includingperch,pike,catfish,coregonidsandsturgeon.
5.19.11.1 FallowingmustbeforaperiodofatleastthatspecifiedbytheRegulatoryAuthority.
5.19.11.2 Productionsystemsandmaximumstockingratesmustbeapplicabletothefarmingmethodforthespeciesoffish.
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SALMONIDS IN FRESH WATER - SALMON (SALMO SALAR)5.19.11.3 On-growingfarmsystemsmustbefedfromopensystems.Theflowratemustensureaminimumof60%oxygen
saturationforstockandmustensuretheircomfortandtheeliminationoffarmingeffluent.
5.19.11.4 ThemaximumstockingrateforSalmoninfreshwateris20kg/m3.
SALMONIDS IN SEA WATER - SALMON (SALMO SALAR)5.19.11.5 ThemaximumstockingrateforSalmoninseawateris10kg/m3innetpens.
CARP FAMILY AND OTHER ASSOCIATED SPECIES FARMED IN INLAND WATERS5.19.11.6 Youmayfarmfishinfishpondsprovidedtheyareperiodicallydrainedoryoumayfarmlakesprovidedtheyare
exclusivelydevotedtoorganicproductionincludingthegrowingofcropsondryareas.
5.19.11.7 Yourfisherycaptureareamustbeequippedwithacleanwaterinletwhichisofsufficientsizetoprovideoptimalcomforttothefish.Youmuststorethefishincleanwaterafterharvest.
5.19.11.8 Youmayonlyrepresentotherspeciespresentotherthancarp,iftheyhavealsobeenmanagedorganically.
5.19.11.9 Youmustnotexceedthetotalproductionof1,500kgoffishperhectareperyear.
5.19.11.10Thebottomoffishpondsshallbeascloseaspossibletonaturalconditions,whichinthecaseofcarpmeansnaturalearth.
5.19.12 SPECIFIC AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION - BIVALVE MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH
Includesmusselsandoystersandotherspeciesnotfedbymanbutfeedonnaturalplankton.
5.19.12.1 Shellfishshallberaisedorganicallyfrombirth,howeverwildseedmaybebrought-iniforganicstockisnotavailable.Broughtinseedshallmeetthefollowingconversionperiod:
• 6monthsforshellfishseed
5.19.12.2 Wildseedofbivalveshellfishmaybecollectedfromoutsidetheboundariesoftheproductionareaprovided:
• Thereisnosignificantdamagetotheenvironment • Itispermittedbylocallegislationandtheconditionsofanypermitsaremet • Itisfromsettlementbedswhichareunlikelytosurvivewinterweatheroraresurplustorequirements • Thereisnaturalsettlementofshellfishseedoncollectors
5.19.12.3 Themaximumnumberofnon-organicaquaculturejuvenilesorseedfromnon-organicbivalvehatcheriesintroducedtothefarmshallbe:
• 80%by31December2011 • 50%by31December2014 • 0%by31December2015
Regional or other exceptionWheretherearenoavailableorganic,orwildsources,ofpacificoysterspat(Crassostreagigas)asaresultofOstreidherpesvirus-1(OsHV-1),AsureQualitymayallowbrought-inconventionalspattobesourced.Theconversionperiodforsuchanimalsistobeaminimumof6months.TheresultantoystersmaynotbeexportedtotheEUifrepresentedasorganic.
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5.19.12.4 Recordsmustbekeptofhow,whereandwhenwildseedwascollectedtoallowtraceabilitybacktothecollectionarea.
5.19.12.5 Theproductionunitmustbevisitedinitially,andatleastannually,byaqualifiedanimalhealthperson,withthepurposetoreviewbiosecurityanddiseasepreventionpractices.
5.19.12.6 Bivalvemolluscfarmingmaybecarriedoutinthesameareaofwaterasorganicfinfishandseaweedfarminginapolyculturesystem,butthismustbefullydocumentedintheOrganicManagementPlan.Bivalvemolluscsmayalsobegrowntogetherwithgastropodmolluscs.
5.19.12.7 Organicbivalvemolluscproductionmusttakeplacewithinareasdelimitedbyposts,floatsorotherclearmarkers,andshallasappropriateberestrainedbynetbags,cagesorothermanmademeans.
5.19.12.8 Organicshellfishfarmsshallminimiseriskstospeciesofconservationinterest.Ifpredatornetsareusedtheirdesign
mustnotpermitdivingbirdstobeharmed.
5.19.12.9 Productionshalluseastockingdensitylessthanorequaltothatusedfornon-organicshellfishinthelocality.Sorting,thinningandstockingdensityadjustmentsshallbemadeaccordingtothebiomassandtoensureanimalwelfareandhighproductquality.
5.19.12.10Shellfishmaybetreatedonceduringtheproductioncyclewithalimesolutiontocontrolcompetingfoulingorganisms.
5.19.12.11ForoperationscertifiedtoEURegulationswherethebiomassfluctuatesovertheharvestperiod,youmustagreeoninspectiondateswithAsureQuality,sothatinspectiondatescantakeplacebothbeforeANDduringmaximumbiomassproduction.
5.19.12.12Youmayusethefollowingsystems:long-lines,rafts,bottomculture,netnags,cages,trays,lanternnets,bouchetpolesandothercontainmentsystems.
5.19.12.13Bottomcultivationofmolluscsisonlypermittedwherenosignificantenvironmentalimpactiscausedatthecollectionandgrowingsites.TheevidenceofminimalenvironmentalimpactmustbesupportedbyasurveyandreportwhichistobeincludedasaseparatechapterintheSustainableManagementPlan.
5.19.12.14Fallowingforbivalvemollusccultivationisonlyrequiredifitisaregulatoryrequirement.
5.19.12.15Bivalvemolluscsmustreceivealltheirnutritionalrequirementsfromnature,exceptforjuvenilesrearedinhatcheriesandnurseries.
5.19.12.16Transportationoflivebivalvemolluscsmustbeinamannerthatkeepstheshellfishcoolandmoist.
MUSSELS5.19.12.17Formusselcultivationwhereraftproductionsystemsareused:
• Thenumberofdropropesshallnotexceedonepersquaremetreofsurfacearea • Themaximumdrop-ropelengthshallnotexceed20metres • Thinningoutofdrop-ropesshallnottakeplaceduringtheproductioncycle,howeverattheonsetyoumay
sub-dividethedropropeswithoutincreasingthestockingdensity
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OYSTERS PACIFIC OYSTER (CRASSOSTREA GIGAS)5.19.12.18Cultivationinbagsontrestlesispermitted.Theseorotherstructuresinwhichtheoystersarecontainedshallbeset
outsoastoavoidtheformationofatotalbarrieralongtheshoreline.Stockshallbepositionedcarefullyonthebedsinrelationtotidalflowtooptimiseproduction.
5.19.12.19Youshouldusestockwhichisselectivelybredtoreducespawninginthewild.
5.19.13 SPECIFIC AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION - CRUSTACEANS
Includespenaeidshrimpsandfreshwaterprawns(Macrobrachiumspp.)
5.19.13.1 Youmustobserveaconversionperiodofsixmonthsperpond,correspondingtothenormallifespanofafarmedshrimp.
5.19.13.2 Youmustensurethataminimumofhalfthebroodstockisdomesticatedafterthreeyearsoffarming.Theremainder
istobepathogenfreewildbroodstockoriginatingfromsustainablefisheries.Acompulsoryscreeningistobeimplementedonthefirstandsecondgenerationpriortointroductiontothefarm.
5.19.13.3 Youmustnotuseeyestalkablation.
5.19.13.4 Youmustkeepwithinthefollowingstockingdensitiesandproductionlimits:
• Seeding:maximum22postlarvae/m2 • Maximuminstantaneousbiomass:240g/m2
5.19.14 SPECIFIC AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION - SEAWEED
5.19.14.1 Forseaweedharvesting,theSustainableManagementPlanreferredtoin5.19.2.14mustincludemeasurestakentoensureseaweedcanregenerate.
5.19.14.2 Abiomassestimateistobecarriedoutatthestartoforganicoperations.
5.19.14.3 Seaweedproductionrecordsshallbecompiledintheformofaregisterwhichincludesthefollowing:
• Listofspecies,date&quantityharvested • Dateofapplication,type&amountoffertiliserused
5.19.14.4 Forcollectionofwildseaweedstheregistershallalsocontain:
• Historyofharvestingactivityforeachspecies • Harvestestimates(volumes)perseason • Sourcesofpossiblepollutionforharvestbeds • Sustainableannualyieldforeachcollectionareaandthattotalamountsharvestedwerewithinthepermitted
amounts
5.19.14.5 Ifthefinalproductisfreshseaweed,thenflushingoffreshlyharvestedseaweedmustuseseawater.
5.19.14.6 Ifthefinalproductisdehydratedseaweed,potablewatermayalsobeusedforflushing.Saltmaybeusedforremovalof moisture.
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5.19.14.7 Todrytheseaweed,youmustnotuseflamesthatcomeindirectcontactwiththeseaweed.Ropesorotherequipmentusedfordryingmustbefreeofprohibitedinputs.
SUSTAINABLE HARVESTING OF WILD SEAWEEDTherequirementsof4.13CollectionfromtheWildaretobefollowedplus:
5.19.14.8 Theconversionperiodforaseaweedharvestingsiteshallbesixmonths.
5.19.14.9 Recordsmustbemaintainedtoconfirmthatonlywildseaweedproducedinaccordancewiththeseruleshasbeenharvested.
SEAWEED CULTIVATION5.19.14.10Theconversionperiodforaseaweedcultivationunitshallbethelongerofsixmonthsoronefullproductioncycle.
5.19.14.11Seaweedcultureatseamustonlyutilisenutrientsnaturallyoccurringintheenvironment,orfromorganicaquacultureproduction,preferablyco-located.
5.19.14.12Productiondensity/intensityshallberecordedandmustmaintaintheintegrityoftheaquaticenvironmentbyensuringthatthemaximumquantityofseaweedwhichcanbesupportedwithoutnegativeeffectsontheenvironmentisnotexceeded.
5.19.14.13Ropesandothersupportingequipmentshallbere-usedorrecycledwherepossible.
5.19.14.14Toensureawidegenepool,thecollectionofjuvenileseaweedfromthewildshouldtakeplaceonaregularbasistosupplementtheculturedstock.
5.19.15 PARALLEL PRODUCTION
5.19.15.1 Wheretheentireaquaticproductionisnotconvertedthefollowingisrequired:
• Physicalseparationbetweenconventionalandorganicproductionunitsincludingthewaterdistributionsystem.
• Organicproductioncanbeinspectedwithrespecttowaterquality,feed,medication,inputfactorsoranyotherrelevantsectionsofthesestandards.Adequatedocumentationincludingfinancialaccountingisavailableforbothproductionsystems.
• Accurateproductionestimatesarerecordedandshallbecheckedagainstsalesrecords. • Therearecleardistinctionsbetweencertifiedandnon-certifiedproducts. • Themeasurestakentosafeguardagainsttherisktotheorganicintegrityareunderstoodatalllevelsofthe
operation. • Convertedunitsarenotswitchedbetweenorganicandconventionalmanagement.
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Social Justice
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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.
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Precautions10.1 Inclusion Requirements Table1-SubstancesforUseinCropProductionTable2-SubstancesforUseinLivestockProductionTable3-SubstancesforUseinProcessingTable4-MaximumNumberofAnimalsPerHectareTable5-MinimumSurfaceAreas
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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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SUBSTANCE AQ/EU CORUSDANOP
DESCRIPTON, COMPOSITIONALREQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE
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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DESCRIPTON, COMPOSITIONALREQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE
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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SUBSTANCE AQ/EU CORUSDANOP
DESCRIPTON, COMPOSITIONALREQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE
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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SUBSTANCE AQ/EU CORUSDANOP
DESCRIPTON, COMPOSITIONALREQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE
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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SUBSTANCE AQ/EU CORUSDANOP
DESCRIPTON, COMPOSITIONALREQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE
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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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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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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SUBSTANCE AQ/EU CORUSDANOP
DESCRIPTON, COMPOSITIONALREQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE
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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SUBSTANCE AQ/EU CORUSDANOP
DESCRIPTON, COMPOSITIONALREQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE
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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SUBSTANCE AQ/EU CORUSDANOP
DESCRIPTON, COMPOSITIONALREQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE
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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SUBSTANCE AQ/EU CORUSDANOP
DESCRIPTON, COMPOSITIONALREQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE
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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SUBSTANCE AQ/EU CORUSDANOP
DESCRIPTON, COMPOSITIONALREQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE
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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INPUTCLASS
SUBSTANCE AQ/EU CORUSDANOP
DESCRIPTON, COMPOSITIONALREQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS OF USE
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 FEED MATERIALS FROM ANIMAL ORIGIN
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
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R R Must be organic.
AQ & CAN:exceptionalconditionsonlyandrequiressugardispensation.Conditions
applytotiming.
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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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TABLE 3 - SUBSTANCES FOR USE IN PROCESSING
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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PN 406 Agar Y Y A R A GenerallyunrestrictedNB.GMRisk(ifstandardied).
PS Alcohol A R REthanol/Isopropanol.Seeethanol.COR:restrictedtoethanol.
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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.
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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 903 Carnaubawax Y R R A Releasingagent.NB.GMRisk(ifstandardised).
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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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°reeningofcitrusonlyaspartofastrategyforthepreventionoffruitflydamage.Sproutinginhibitionofpotatoesandonions.USDA NOP/COR:Postharvestripeningoftropicalfruit°reeningofcitrus.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.
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PA 322* Lecithin Y Y A R R
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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
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Onlyforsoybeanproducts.Coagulationagent.USDA NOP:Ifderivedfromseawater.
PN 504 Magnesium carbonates Y A R RCOR:Onlyusedasanti-cakingagent.USDA NOP:Allowedinproductslabelled‘MadewithOrganicIngredients’.
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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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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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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.
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PS500 Sodiumcarbonates Y Y R R R
Sugarproduction,anti-cakingagent,milkproducts:neutralisingsubstance.Forlivestockproductsrestrictedtosourmilkcheeseproduction.USDA NOP:Restrictedtoproductslabelled‘MadewithOrganicIngredients’.
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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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Anti-oxidantinfatsandoils.MustmeetCodexpurityStdsforE306NB.HighGMrisk.
PN 413 Tragacanthgum Y Y R R R
USDA NOP:Nonorganictragacanthgummayonlybeusedinprocessedproductslabelledas‘MadewithOrganicIngredients’.LabellingreferNOP:205.105.
PN 334Tartaricacid
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Onlyforwine.USDA NOP:mustbederivedfromgrapewineCOR:alsoforciderandseveraldairyproducts.
PA Vegetable oils Y A R RGreasingorreleasingagent.NB.HighGMrisk.Notmadeusingsyntheticsolvents.
Vitamins Seepart4offollowingsection.NB.HighGMrisk.
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PN 153Woodash
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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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TABLE 5 - MINIMUM SURFACE AREAS
Indoors area
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Outdoor area
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Live weight minimum (kg) M2/head M2/head
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andequidae
up to 100
up to 200
up to 350
over 350
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4.0
5withminimumof1m2/100kg
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1.9
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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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7.5sow 2.5
Fatteningpigs up to 50
up to 85
up to 110
0.8
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1.3
0.6
0.8
1Piglets over40daysandupto30kg 0.6 0.4
Broodpigs 2.5 female
6.0 male
1.9
8.0
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References
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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
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