The National Organic Program has issued final guidance for accredited
certifying agents and certified and exempt organic operations to clarify
federal regulations about substances used in the post-harvest washing,
packing and storage of organic products. The document specifically
addresses: “(1) What substances may be used for post-harvest handling;
(2) the difference between ‘post-harvest handling of raw agricultural
commodities’ and ‘further processing’; and (3) the regulatory requirements
for facility pest management.” See Federal Register, January 15,
2016.
Issue 590
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