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 the department's Organic Input Material (OIM)registration application. A person attempting to obtain a product label registration for Organic Input Material shall submit a completed application either online through the department's online database or as a paper application mailed to the department and submit a $500-per-product fee. A completed application shall contain the following: (1) An affirmation whether or not the person possesses a fertilizing materials license;(A) If the person does not possess a fertilizing materials license, they must submit a fertilizing materials license application pursuant to FAC section 14591 prior to submitting the registration application.(2) The firm name as it appears on their fertilizing materials license;(A) The product label being registered shall display the firm name as it appears on the firm's fertilizing materials license.(3) The full name of the applicant;(4) The type(s) of Organic Input Material as listed in FAC section 14550.5, if known;(5) For each product to be registered, the product name and an affirmation whether or not it is a liquid product; and(6) A certification by the applicant that the information contained in the registration application is true and correct.(A) To complete the certification, the applicant shall:1. Type or clearly print their name and job title; and2. Either sign and date the application or check the appropriate online agreement box.(B) By completing the certification, the person acknowledges that the following information from the registration is be placed in the public domain: licensed firm name, license identification, product name, whether or not the product is an OIM, NOP annotations, registration identification, registration status, label nutrient guarantees, non-nutritive metal content, and OIM product type(s).(c) A person shall also submit the following documentation with their Organic Input Material registration application:(1) A signed declaration that the person agrees to comply with the Department's laws and regulations for Organic Input Materials;(2) A signed method and ingredient declaration stating that the product is not subject to or produced with excluded organic methods, such as using genetically modified organisms, ionizing radiation, or sewage sludge;(3) The complete formula of the product 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;(4) A complete description of the manufacturing process for the product, including ingredient amounts, sequence and duration of events, temperature changes, reactions, and all steps taken to assure that the product is 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;(5) The intended uses of the product;(6) The source or supplier of all ingredients;(7) Alternate formulation;(8) Third-party formulated ingredients;(9) Proof of purchase for each ingredient used in the product, such as an invoice or weight certificate;(10) A copy of laboratory results when analysis is required by NOP standards or Department regulations, such as Sections 2303(w) and 2304(b)(2);(11) A complete, legible copy of the product label and a statement of all claims to be made for it, including the directions and precautions for use;(12) An organic input material inspection report for manufacturers that produce liquid OIMs with a nitrogen guarantee labeled greater than 3%; and(13) Any additional information deemed necessary by the secretary to support compliance with NOP standards or Department regulations.(d) The application fee is not refundable and shall not be prorated.(1) The submission of the information and documentation required by subsections (b) and (c) is mandatory. Failure to submit complete information and documentation may result in a delay of processing an application.(A) The Department shall return an incomplete application. Per section 2320.1(c), the applicant has 180 days from the date the Secretary initially returned the application to resubmit a complete application without payment of a new registration fee.(e) If a person mails an application, they shall submit the completed and signed application with the required fee and all documentation required pursuant to subsection (c) to: CDFA, ISD, FFLDRS, OIM
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Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 2320.2
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407, 14502 and 14601, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 14550.5, 14601 and 14631, Food and Agricultural Code.
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).
3. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 7-1-2024; operative 10/1/2024 (Register 2024, No. 27).