Section 2320.2 - Registration Application for Organic Input Material Product Label(a) Organic input materials submitted for registration shall comply with the requirements of the National Organic Program (NOP) standards, as specified in Part 205 (commencing with Section 205.1) of Subchapter M of Chapter I of Subtitle B of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(b) Product label registration for Organic Input Material shall be made on an application designated by the department, Organic Input Material, Fertilizing Materials Registration Application, 513-026 (Rev. 07/13), which is hereby incorporated by reference. Applications must be accompanied by the appropriate fee and shall include: (1) A copy of the label accompanying the material and a statement of all claims to be made for it, including the directions and precautions for use.(2) The complete formula of the material including the active, inert ingredients, the name, source, and function of every substance that is added in creation of the final product. This includes primary ingredients and feedstocks, growth media, substrates, extractants, solvents, emulsifiers, precursors, reactants and stabilizers, as well as any chelating, complexing, crystallizing, granulating, hydrolyzing, flowing, or floating agents, or any other additives.(3) A complete description of the manufacturing process for the Organic Input Materials (OIM), including ingredient amounts, sequence and duration of events, temperature changes, reactions, and all steps taken to assure that OIM are not contaminated with USDA-NOP prohibited substances as well as a description of any composting, digestion, fermentation, extraction, or other processes and any methods used for removing extractants or growth media from the final product.(4) The intended uses of the product.(5) The source or supplier of all ingredients.(6) Alternate formulation.(7) Third party formulated ingredients.(8) An organic input material inspection report for manufacturers that produce liquid OIMs with a nitrogen guarantee labeled greater than 3%.(9) Any additional information deemed necessary by the secretary.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 2320.2
1. New section filed 2-28-2012; operative 3-29-2012 (Register 2012, No. 9).
2. Amendment of subsection (b), repealer and new subsection (b)(8) and new subsection (b)(9) filed 6-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 25). Note: Authority cited: Sections 407, 14502 and 14601, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 14550.5, 14601 and 14631 Food and Agricultural Code.
1. New section filed 2-28-2012; operative 3-29-2012 (Register 2012, No. 9).
2. Amendment of subsection (b), repealer and new subsection (b)(8) and new subsection (b)(9) filed 6-22-2017; operative 10/1/2017 (Register 2017, No. 25).