Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1165 of 15 July 2021 authorising certain products and substances for use in organic production and establishing their lists (Text with EEA relevance)
Active substances in plant protection products
For the purposes of point (a) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, only the active substances listed in Annex I to this Regulation may be contained in plant protection products used in organic production as set out in that Annex, provided that those plant protection products:
(a)
have been authorised pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 7 ) ;
(b)
are used in accordance with the conditions for use as specified in the authorisations of the products containing them, granted by the Member States; and
(c)
are used in compliance with the conditions set out in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 ( 8 ) .
Fertilisers, soil conditioners and nutrients
For the purposes of point (b) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, only the products and substances listed in Annex II to this Regulation may be used in organic production as fertilisers, soil conditioners and nutrients for plant nutrition, litter improvement and enrichment or algae cultivation or husbandry environment of aquaculture animals, provided that they are compliant with the relevant provisions of Union law, in particular with Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 9 ) , the relevant applicable Articles of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 10 ) , Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 11 ) and Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 ( 12 ) and, where applicable, in accordance with national provisions based on Union law.
Non-organic feed material of plant, algal, animal or yeast origin or feed material of microbial or mineral origin
For the purposes of point (c) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, only the products and substances listed in Part A of Annex III to this Regulation may be used in organic production as non-organic feed material of plant, algal, animal or yeast origin or as feed material of microbial or mineral origin, provided that their use is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Union law, in particular Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 13 ) and, where applicable, in accordance with national provisions based on Union law.
Feed additives and processing aids
For the purposes of point (d) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, only the products and substances listed in Part B of Annex III to this Regulation may be used in organic production as feed additives and processing aids used in animal nutrition, provided that their use is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Union law, in particular Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 14 ) and, where applicable, in accordance with national provisions based on Union law.
Products for cleaning and disinfection
1. For the purposes of point (e) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, only the products listed in Part A of Annex IV to this Regulation may be used for the cleaning and disinfection of ponds, cages, tanks, raceways, buildings or installations used for animal production, provided that those products comply with the provisions of Union law, in particular Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 and Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 and, where applicable, in accordance with national provisions based on Union law.
2. For the purposes of point (f) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, only the products listed in Part B of Annex IV to this Regulation may be used for the cleaning and disinfection of buildings and installations used for plant production, including for storage on an agricultural holding, provided that those products comply with the provisions of Union law, in particular Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 and Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 and, where applicable, in accordance with national provisions based on Union law.
3. For the purposes of point (g) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, only the products listed in Part C of Annex IV to this Regulation may be used for cleaning and disinfection in processing and storage facilities, provided that those products comply with the provisions of Union law, in particular Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 and Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 and, where applicable, in accordance with national provisions based on Union law.
4. Pending their inclusion in Part A, B or C of Annex IV to this Regulation, products for cleaning and disinfection referred to in points (e), (f) and (g) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 that were authorised for use in organic production under Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 or under national law prior to the date of application of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 may continue to be used if they comply with the relevant provisions of Union law, in particular Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 and Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 and, where applicable, in accordance with national provisions based on Union law.
Food additives and processing aids
For the purposes of point (a) of Article 24(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, only the products and substances listed in Part A of Annex V to this Regulation may be used as food additives, including food enzymes to be used as food additives, and processing aids in the production of processed organic food, provided that their use is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Union law, in particular Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 15 ) and, where applicable, in accordance with national provisions based on Union law.
Non-organic agricultural ingredients to be used for the production of processed organic food
For the purposes of point (b) of Article 24(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, only the non-organic agricultural ingredients listed in Part B of Annex V to this Regulation may be used for the production of processed organic food, provided that their use is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Union law and, where applicable, in accordance with national provisions based on Union law.
The first paragraph is without prejudice to the detailed requirements for organic production of processed food provided in Section 2 of Part IV of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848. In particular, the first paragraph shall not apply to non-organic agricultural ingredients that are used as food additives, processing aids or products and substances referred to in point 2.2.2 of Part IV of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848.
Processing aids for the production of yeast and yeast products
For the purposes of point (c) of Article 24(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, only the products and substances listed in Part C of Annex V to this Regulation may be used as processing aids for the production of yeast and yeast products for food and feed, provided that their use is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Union law and, where applicable, in accordance with national provisions based on Union law.
Products and substances for use in organic production of wine
For the purposes of point 2.2 of Part VI of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848, only the products and substances listed in Part D of Annex V to this Regulation may be used for the production and conservation of organic grapevine products as referred to in Part II of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, provided that their use is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Union law, in particular within the limits and conditions set out in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/934 ( 16 ) and, where applicable, in accordance with national provisions based on Union law.
Procedure to grant specific authorisations for the use of products and substances in certain areas of third countries
1. Where a control authority or control body recognised under Article 46(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 considers that a product or substance should be granted a specific authorisation for use in a certain area outside the Union due to the specific conditions set out in Article 45(2) of that Regulation, it may request the Commission to carry out an assessment. For that purpose, it shall notify the Commission of a dossier describing the product or substance concerned, giving the reasons for such specific authorisation and explaining why the products and substances authorised under this Regulation are not adequate to be used due to the specific conditions in the relevant area. It shall ensure that the dossier is fit to be made publicly available subject to Union and national legislation of the Member States on data protection.
2. The Commission shall forward the request referred to in paragraph 1 to the Member States and shall publish any such requests.
3. The Commission shall analyse the dossier referred to in paragraph 1. The Commission shall authorise the product or substance in the light of the specific conditions referred to in the dossier only if its analysis concludes, as a wholethat:
(a)
such specific authorisation is justified in the area concerned;
(b)
the product or substance described in the dossier complies with the principles laid down in Chapter II, the criteria set out in Article 24(3) and the condition set out in Article 24(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848; and
(c)
the use of the product or substance is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Union law, in particular, for active substances contained in plant protection products, with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 17 ) .
The authorised product or substance shall be included in Annex VI to this Regulation.
4. When the 2-year period referred to in Article 45(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 expires, the authorisation shall be automatically renewed for another period of 2 years, provided that no new elements are available and no Member State or control authority or control body recognised under Article 46(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 has objected, justifying that the conclusion by the Commission referred to in paragraph 3 need to be reassessed.
Repeal
Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 is repealed.
However, Annexes VII and IX shall continue to apply until 31 December 2023.
Transitional provisions
1. For the purposes of Article 5(4) of this Regulation, the products for cleaning and disinfection listed in Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 may continue to be used until 31 December 2023 for the cleaning and disinfection of ponds, cages, tanks, raceways, buildings or installations used for animal production, subject to Part D of Annex IV to this Regulation.
2. For the purposes of point (b) of Article 24(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, the non-organic agricultural ingredients listed in Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 may continue to be used for the production of processed organic food until 31 December 2023. Processed organic food that has been produced before 1 January 2024 with those non-organic agricultural ingredients may be placed on the market after that date until the stocks are exhausted.
3. Documentary evidence issued in accordance with Article 68 of Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 prior to 1 January 2022 shall remain valid until the end of its validity period but not beyond 31 December 2022.
Entry into force and application
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .
It shall apply from 1 January 2022.
However, Article 5(1), (2) and (3) and Article 7 shall apply from 1 January 2024.
Supplementary provisions
Active substances contained in plant protection products authorised for use in organic production as referred to in point (a) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848
ANNEX ISupplementary provisions
ANNEX I
Active substances contained in plant protection products authorised for use in organic production as referred to in point (a) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848
The active substances listed in this Annex may be contained in plant protection products used in organic production as set out in this Annex, provided that these plant protection products are authorised pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. These plant protection products shall be used in compliance with the conditions set out in the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 and in accordance with the conditions specified in the authorisations granted by the Member States where they are used. More restrictive conditions for use in organic production are specified in the last column of each table below.
In accordance with Article 9(3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, safeners, synergists and co-formulants as components of plant protection products, and adjuvants that are to be mixed with plant protection products shall be allowed for use in organic production, provided that they are authorised pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. The substances in this Annex may only be used for the control of pests as defined in Article 3(24) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848.
In accordance with point 1.10.2 of Part I of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848, these substances may only be used where plants cannot be adequately protected from pests by measures provided for in point 1.10.1 of that Part I, in particular by the use of biological control agents, such as beneficial insects, mites and nematodes complying with the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 1 ) .
For the purposes of this Annex, active substances are divided into following subcategories:
1. Basic substances
Basic substances listed in Part C of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011, from plant or animal origin and based on food as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 2 ) may be used for plant protection in organic production. Such basic substances are marked with an asterisk in the table below. They shall be used in accordance with the uses, conditions and restrictions set in the relevant review reports ( 3 ) and taking into account the additional restrictions, if any, in the last column of the table below.
Other basic substances listed in Part C of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 may be used for plant protection in organic production only when they are listed in the table below. Such basic substances shall be used in accordance with the uses, conditions and restrictions set in the relevant review reports 3 and taking into account the additional restrictions, if any, in the right column of the table below.
Basic substances shall not be used as herbicides.
Number and Part of Annex ( 4 )
CAS
Name
Specific conditions and limits
1C
Equisetum arvense L.*
2C
9012-76-4
Chitosan hydrochloride*
obtained from Aspergillus or organic aquaculture or from sustainable fisheries, as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 5 )
3C
57-50-1
Sucrose*
4C
1305-62-0
Calcium Hydroxide
5C
90132-02-8
Vinegar*
6C
8002-43-5
Lecithins*
7C
-
Salix spp. Cortex*
8C
57-48-7
Fructose*
9C
144-55-8
Sodium hydrogen carbonate
10C
92129-90-3
Whey*
11C
7783-28-0
Diammonium phosphate
only in traps
12C
8001-21-6
Sunflower oil*
14C
84012-40-8
90131-83-2
Urtica spp. ( Urtica dioica extract) ( Urtica urens extract)*
15C
7722-84-1
Hydrogen peroxide
16C
7647-14-5
Sodium chloride
17C
8029-31-0
Beer*
18C
-
Mustard seeds powder*
20C
8002-72-0
Onion oil*
21C
52-89-1
L-cysteine (E 920)
22C
8049-98-7
Cow milk*
23C
-
Allium cepa * L. bulb extract
Other basic substances from plant or animal origin and based on food*
2. Low risk active substances
Low risk active substances, other than micro-organisms, listed in Part D of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 may be used for plant protection in organic production when they are listed in the table below or elsewhere in this Annex. Such low risk active substances shall be used in accordance with the uses, conditions and restrictions pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and taking into account the additional restrictions, if any, in the last column of the table below.
Number and Part of Annex ( 6 )
CAS
Name
Specific conditions and limits
2D
COS-OGA
3D
Cerevisane and other products based on fragments of cells of micro-organisms
Not from GMO origin
5D
10045-86-6
Ferric phosphate (iron (III) orthophosphate)
12D
9008-22-4
Laminarin
Kelp shall be obtained from organic aquaculture or collected in a sustainable way in accordance with point 2.4 of Part III of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848
3. Micro-organisms
All micro-organisms listed in Parts A, B and D of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 may be used in organic production, provided that they are not from GMO origin and only when used in accordance with the uses, conditions and restrictions set in the relevant review reports 3 . Micro-organisms including viruses are biological control agents that are considered as active substances by Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.
4. Active substances not included in any of the above categories
The active substances as approved pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and listed in the table below may be used as plant protection products in organic production only when they are used in accordance with the uses, conditions and restrictions pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and taking into account the additional restrictions, if any, in the right column of the table below.
Number and part of Annex ( 7 )
CAS
Name
Specific conditions and limits
139A
131929-60-7
131929-63-0
Spinosad
225A
124-38-9
Carbon dioxide
227A
74-85-1
Ethylene
only on bananas and potatoes; however, it may also be used on citrus as part of a strategy for the prevention of fruit fly damage
230A
i.a. 67701-09-1
Fatty acids
all uses authorised, except herbicide
231A
8008-99-9
Garlic extract (Allium sativum)
234A
CAS No not allocated
CIPAC No 901
Hydrolysed proteins excluding gelatine
244A
298-14-6
Potassium hydrogen carbonate
249A
98999-15-6
Repellents by smell of animal or plant origin/sheep fat
255A and others
Pheromones and other semiochemicals
only in traps and dispensers
220A
1332-58-7
Aluminium silicate (kaolin)
236A
61790-53-2
Kieselgur (diatomaceous earth)
247A
14808-60-7
7637-86-9
Quartz sand
343A
11141-17-6
84696-25-3
Azadirachtin (Margosa extract)
extracted from Neem tree seeds ( Azadirachta indica )
240A
8000-29-1
Citronella oil
all uses authorised, except herbicide
241A
84961-50-2
Clove oil
all uses authorised, except herbicide
242A
8002-13-9
Rape seed oil
all uses authorised, except herbicide
243A
8008-79-5
Spearmint oil
all uses authorised, except herbicide
56A
8028-48-6
5989-27-5
Orange oil
all uses authorised, except herbicide
228A
68647-73-4
Tea tree oil
all uses authorised, except herbicide
246A
8003-34-7
Pyrethrins extracted from plants
292A
7704-34-9
Sulphur
294A 295A
64742-46-7
72623-86-0
97862-82-3
8042-47-5
Paraffin oils
345A
1344-81-6
Lime sulphur (calcium polysulphide)
44B
9050-36-6
Maltodextrin
45B
97-53-0
Eugenol
46B
106-24-1
Geraniol
47B
89-83-8
Thymol
10E
20427-59-2
Copper hydroxide
in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 only uses resulting in a total application of maximum 28 kg of copper per hectare over a period of 7 years may be authorised
10E
1332-65-6
1332-40-7
Copper oxychloride
10E
1317-39-1
Copper oxide
10E
8011-63-0
Bordeaux mixture
10E
12527-76-3
Tribasic copper sulphate
40A
52918-63-5
Deltamethrin,
only in traps with specific attractants against Bactrocera oleae and Ceratitis capitata
5E
91465-08-6
Lambda-cyhalothrin
only in traps with specific attractants against Bactrocera oleae and Ceratitis capitata
( 1 ) Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species ( OJ L 317, 4.11.2014, p. 35 ).
( 2 ) Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety ( OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1 ).
( 3 ) Available in the Pesticides Database: https://ec.europa.eu/food/plant/pesticides/eu-pesticides-database/active-substances/?event=search.as
( 4 ) Listing according to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011, numbers and which category: Part A active substances deemed to have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, B, active substances approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, C basic substances, D low-risk active substances and E candidates for substitution.
( 5 ) Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC ( OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22 ).
( 6 ) Listing according to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011, numbers and which category: Part A active substances deemed to have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, B, active substances approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, C basic substances, D low-risk active substances and E candidates for substitution.
( 7 ) Listing according to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011, numbers and which category: Part A active substances deemed to have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, B, active substances approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, C basic substances, D low-risk active substances and E candidates for substitution.
Authorised fertilisers, soil conditioners and nutrients referred to in point (b) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848
ANNEX IISupplementary provisions
ANNEX II
Authorised fertilisers, soil conditioners and nutrients referred to in point (b) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848
Fertilisers, soil conditioners and nutrients ( 1 ) listed in this Annex may be used in organic production, provided that they are compliant with
—
the relevant Union and national legislations on fertilising products, in particular, where applicable, Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 and Regulation (EU) 2019/1009; and
—
Union legislation on animal by-products, in particular Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 and Regulation (EU) No 142/2011, in particular Annexes V and XI.
In accordance with point 1.9.6 of Part I of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848, preparations of micro-organisms may be used to improve the overall condition of the soil or to improve the availability of nutrients in the soil or in the crops.
They may only be used according to the specifications and restrictions of use of those respective Union and national legislations. More restrictive conditions for use in organic production are specified in the right column of the tables.
Name
Compound products or products containing only materials listed hereunder
Description, specific conditions and limits
Farmyard manure
product comprising a mixture of animal excrements and vegetable matter (animal bedding and feed material)
factory farming origin forbidden
Dried farmyard manure and dehydrated poultry manure
factory farming origin forbidden
Composted animal excrements, including poultry manure and composted farmyard manure included
factory farming origin forbidden
Liquid animal excrements
use after controlled fermentation and/or appropriate dilution
factory farming origin forbidden
Composted or fermented mixture of household waste
product obtained from source separated household waste, which has been submitted to composting or to anaerobic fermentation for biogas production
only vegetable and animal household waste
only when produced in a closed and monitored collection system, accepted by the Member State
maximum concentrations in mg/kg of dry matter: cadmium: 0,7; copper: 70; nickel: 25; lead: 45; zinc: 200; mercury: 0,4; chromium (total): 70; chromium (VI): not detectable
Peat
use limited to horticulture (market gardening, floriculture, arboriculture, nursery)
Mushroom culture wastes
the initial composition of the substrate shall be limited to products of this Annex
Dejecta of worms (vermicompost) and insect frass-substrate mixture
where relevant in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009
Guano
Composted or fermented mixture of vegetable matter
product obtained from mixtures of vegetable matter, which have been submitted to composting or to anaerobic fermentation for biogas production
Biogas digestate containing animal by-products co-digested with material of plant or animal origin as listed in this Annex
animal by-products (including by-products of wild animals) of category 3 and digestive tract content of category 2 (categories as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009)
factory farming origin forbidden
the processes have to be in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 142/2011
not to be applied to edible parts of the crop
Products or by-products of animal origin as below:
Blood meal
Hoof meal
Horn meal
Bone meal or degelatinised bone meal
Fish meal
Meat meal
Feather, hair and skin meal (‘chiquette’)
Wool
Fur (1)
Hair
Dairy products
Hydrolysed proteins (2)
(1)
Maximum concentration in mg/kg of dry matter of chromium (VI): not detectable
(2)
Not to be applied to edible parts of the crop
Products and by-products of plant origin for fertilisers
e.g.: oilseed cake meal, cocoa husks, malt culms
Hydrolysed proteins of plant origin
Algae and algae products
as far as directly obtained by:
(i)
physical processes including dehydration, freezing and grinding
(ii)
extraction with water or aqueous acid and/or alkaline solution
(iii)
fermentation
only from organic or collected in a sustainable way in accordance with point 2.4 of Part III of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848
Sawdust and wood chips
wood not chemically treated after felling
Composted bark
wood not chemically treated after felling
Wood ash
from wood not chemically treated after felling
Soft ground rock phosphate
product obtained by grinding soft mineral phosphates and containing tricalcium phosphate and calcium carbonate as essential ingredients
minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight):
25 % P 2 O 5
phosphorus expressed as P2O5 soluble in mineral acids, at least 55 % of the declared content of P2O5 being soluble in 2 % formic acid
particle size:
—
at least 90 % by weight able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0,063 mm
—
at least 99 % by weight able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0,125 mm
until 15 July 2022, cadmium content less than or equal to 90 mg/kg of P 2 O 5 ;
from 16 July 2022, the relevant limits for contaminants set in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 apply
Aluminium-calcium phosphate
product obtained in amorphous form by heat treatment and grinding, containing aluminium and calcium phosphates as essential ingredients
minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight):
30 % P 2 O 5
phosphorus expressed as P 2 O 5 soluble in mineral acids, at least 75 % of the declared content of P 2 O 5 being soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Joulie)
particle size:
—
at least 90 % by weight able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0,160 mm
—
at least 98 % by weight able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0,630 mm
until 15 July 2022, cadmium content less than or equal to 90 mg/kg of P 2 O 5 ;
from 16 July 2022, the relevant limits for contaminants set in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 apply
use limited to basic soils (pH > 7,5)
Basic slag (Thomas phosphates or Thomas slag)
product obtained in iron-smelting by treatment of the phosphorus melts and containing calcium silicophosphates as its essential ingredients
minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight):
12 % P 2 O 5
phosphorus expressed as phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids, at least 75 % of the declared content of phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in 2 % citric acid
or
10 % P 2 O 5
phosphorus expressed as phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2 % citric acid
particle size:
—
at least 75 % able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0,160 mm
—
at least 96 % able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0,630 mm
from 16 July 2022, the relevant limits for contaminants set in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 apply
Crude potassium salt
product obtained from crude potassium salts
minimum content of nutrients (percentage by weight):
9 % K 2 O
potassium expressed as water- soluble K 2 O
2 % MgO
magnesium in the form of water- soluble salts, expressed as magnesium oxide
from 16 July 2022, the relevant limits for contaminants set in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 apply
Potassium sulphate, possibly containing magnesium salt
product obtained from crude potassium salt by a physical extraction process, containing possibly also magnesium salts
Stillage and stillage extract
ammonium stillage excluded
Calcium carbonate, for instance: chalk, marl, ground limestone, Breton ameliorant (maerl), phosphate chalk
only of natural origin
Mollusc waste
only from organic aquaculture or from sustainable fisheries, in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013
Egg shells
factory farming origin forbidden
Magnesium and calcium carbonate
only of natural origin
e.g. magnesian chalk, ground magnesium, limestone
Magnesium sulphate (kieserite)
only of natural origin
Calcium chloride solution
only for foliar treatment of apple trees, to prevent deficit of calcium
Calcium sulphate (gypsum)
product of natural origin containing calcium sulphate at various degrees of hydration
minimum content of nutrients (percentage per weight):
25 % CaO
35 % SO 3
calcium and sulphur expressed as total CaO + SO 3
fineness of grind:
—
at least 80 % to pass through a sieve with a 2 mm mesh width,
—
at least 99 % to pass through a sieve with a 10 mm mesh width
from 16 July 2022, the relevant limits for contaminants set in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 apply
Industrial lime from sugar production
by-product of sugar production from sugar beet and sugar cane
Industrial lime from vacuum salt production
by-product of the vacuum salt production from brine found in mountains
Elemental sulphur
until 15 July 2022: as listed in accordance with Part D of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003
from 16 July 2022, the relevant limits for contaminants set in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 apply
Inorganic Micronutrient Fertilisers
until 15 July 2022: as listed in accordance with Part E of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003;
from 16 July 2022, the relevant limits for contaminants set in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 apply
Sodium chloride
Stone meal, clays and clay minerals
Leonardite (Raw organic sediment rich in humic acids)
only if obtained as a by-product of mining activities
Humic and fulvic acids
only if obtained by inorganic salts/solutions excluding ammonium salts; or obtained from drinking water purification
Xylite
only if obtained as a by-product of mining activities (e.g. by-product of brown coal mining)
Chitin (Polysaccharide obtained from the shell of crustaceans)
obtained from organic aquaculture or from sustainable fisheries, in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013
Organic ( 2 ) rich sediment from fresh water bodies formed under exclusion of oxygen
(e.g. sapropel)
only organic sediments that are by-products of fresh water body management or extracted from former freshwater areas
when applicable, extraction should be done in a way to cause minimal impact on the aquatic system
only sediments derived from sources free from contaminations of pesticides, persistent organic pollutants and petrol like substances
until 15 July 2022: maximum concentrations in mg/kg of dry matter: cadmium: 0,7; copper: 70; nickel: 25; lead: 45; zinc: 200; mercury: 0,4; chromium (total): 70; chromium (VI): not detectable
from 16 July 2022, the relevant limits for contaminants set in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 apply
Biochar – pyrolysis product made from a wide variety of organic materials of plant origin and applied as a soil conditioner
only from plant materials, when treated after harvest only with products included in Annex I
until 15 July 2022: maximum value of 4 mg polycyclic aromatic hydro-carbons (PAHs) per kg dry matter (DM)
from 16 July 2022, the relevant limits for contaminants set in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 apply
( 1 ) Covering in particular all the product function categories listed in Part I of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1009.
( 2 ) Here ‘organic’ is used in the sense of organic chemistry, not organic farming
Authorised products and substances for use as feed or in feed production
ANNEX IIISupplementary provisions
ANNEX III
Authorised products and substances for use as feed or in feed production
PART A
Authorised non-organic feed material of plant, algal, animal or yeast origin or feed material of microbial or mineral origin referred to in point (c) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848
(1) FEED MATERIALS OF MINERAL ORIGIN
Number in feed catalogue ( 1 )
Name
Specific conditions and limits
11.1.1
Calcium carbonate
11.1.2
Calcareous marine shells
11.1.4
Maerl
11.1.5
Lithothamn
11.1.13
Calcium gluconate
11.2.1
Magnesium oxide
11.2.4
Magnesium sulphate anhydrous
11.2.6
Magnesium chloride
11.2.7
Magnesium carbonate
11.3.1
Dicalcium phosphate
11.3.3
Monocalcium phosphate
11.3.5
Calcium-magnesium phosphate
11.3.8
Magnesium phosphate
11.3.10
Monosodium phosphate
11.3.16
Calcium sodium phosphate
11.3.17
Monoammonium phosphate (Ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate)
only for aquaculture
11.4.1
Sodium chloride
11.4.2
Sodium bicarbonate
11.4.4
Sodium carbonate
11.4.6
Sodium sulphate
11.5.1
Potassium chloride
(2) OTHER FEED MATERIALS
Number In feed catalogue ( 2 )
Name
Specific conditions and limits
10
Meal, oil and other feed materials of fish or other aquatic animals origin
provided that they are obtained from fisheries that have been certified as sustainable under a scheme recognised by the competent authority in line with the principles laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013
provided that they are produced or prepared without chemically synthesised solvents
their use is authorised only to non-herbivores livestock
the use of fish protein hydrolysate is authorised only for young non-herbivores livestock
10
Meal, oil and other feed materials of fish, mollusc or crustacean origin
for carnivorous aquaculture animals
from fisheries that have been certified as sustainable under a scheme recognised by the competent authority in line with the principles laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, in accordance with point 3.1.3.1(c) of Part III of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848
derived from trimmings of fish, crustaceans or molluscs already caught for human consumption in accordance with point 3.1.3.3(c) of Part III of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848, or derived from whole fish, crustaceans or molluscs caught and not used for human consumption in accordance with point 3.1.3.3(d) of Part III of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848
10
Fishmeal and fish oil
in the grow-out phase, for fish in inland waters, penaeid shrimps and freshwater prawns and tropical freshwater fish
from fisheries that have been certified as sustainable under a scheme recognised by the competent authority in line with the principles laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, in accordance with point 3.1.3.1(c) of Part III of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848
only where natural feed in ponds and lake is not available in sufficient quantities, maximum 25 % of fishmeal and 10 % of fish oil in the feed ration of penaeid shrimps and freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium spp.) and maximum 10 % of fishmeal or fish oil in the feed ration of siamese catfish ( Pangasius spp.), in accordance with point 3.1.3.4(c)(i) and (ii) of Part III of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848
ex 12.1.5
Yeasts
yeast obtained from Saccharomyces cerevisiae or Saccharomyces carlsbergensis, inactivated resulting in absence of live micro-organisms
when not available from organic production
ex 12.1.12
Yeast products
fermentation product obtained from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Saccharomyces carlsbergensis, inactivated resulting in absence of live micro-organisms and containing yeast parts
when not available from organic production
Cholesterol
product obtained from wool grease (lanolin) by saponification, separations and crystallisation, from shellfish or other sources
to secure the quantitative dietary needs of penaeid shrimps and freshwater prawns ( Macrobrachium spp.) in the grow-out stage and in earlier life stages in nurseries and hatcheries
when not available from organic production
Herbs
in accordance with point (e)(iv) of Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, in particular:
—
when not available in organic form
—
produced/prepared without chemical solvents
—
maximum 1 % in the feed ration
Molasses
in accordance with point (e)(iv) of Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, in particular:
—
when not available in organic form
—
produced/prepared without chemical solvents
—
maximum 1 % in the feed ration
Phytoplankton and zooplankton
only in the larval rearing of organic juveniles
specific protein compounds
In accordance with point 1.9.3.1(c) and 1.9.4.2(c) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, in particular:
—
until 31 December 2026,
—
when not available in organic form,
—
produced/prepared without chemical solvents,
—
for feeding piglets of up to 35 kg or young poultry,
—
maximum 5 % of the dry matter of feed from agricultural origin per period of 12 months
Spices
in accordance with point (e)(iv) of Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, in particular:
—
when not available in organic form
—
produced/prepared without chemical solvents
—
maximum 1 % in the feed ration
PART B
Authorised feed additives and processing aids used in animal nutrition referred to in point (d) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848
Feed additives listed in this Part must be authorised under Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.
The specific conditions set out here are to be applied in addition to the conditions of the authorisations under Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.
(1) TECHNOLOGICAL ADDITIVES
(a) Preservatives
ID number or functional group
Name
Specific conditions and limits
E 200
Sorbic acid
E 236
Formic acid
E 237
Sodium formate
E 260
Acetic acid
E 270
Lactic acid
E 280
Propionic acid
E 330
Citric acid
(b) Antioxidants
ID number or functional group
Name
Specific conditions and limits
1b306(i)
Tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils
1b306(ii)
Tocopherol-rich extracts from vegetable oils (delta rich)
(c) Emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickeners and gelling agents
ID number or functional group
Name
Specific conditions and limits
1c322, 1c322i
Lecithins
only when derived from organic raw material
use restricted to aquaculture animal feed
(d) Binders and anti-caking agents
ID number or functional group
Name
Specific conditions and limits
E 412
Guar gum
E 535
Sodium ferrocyanide
maximum content: 20 mg/kg NaCl calculated as ferrocyanide anion
E 551b
Colloidal silica
E 551c
Kieselgur (diatomaceous earth, purified)
1m558i
Bentonite
E 559
Kaolinitic clays, free of asbestos
E 560
Natural mixtures of steatites and chlorite
E 561
Vermiculite
E 562
Sepiolite
E 566
Natrolite-Phonolite
1g568
Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin
E 599
Perlite
(e) Silage additives
ID number or functional group
Name
Specific conditions and limits
1k
Enzymes, micro-organisms
only authorised to ensure adequate fermentation
1k236
Formic acid
1k237
Sodium formate
1k280
Propionic acid
1k281
Sodium propionate
(2) SENSORY ADDITIVES
ID number or functional group
Name
Specific conditions and limits
ex2a
Astaxanthin
only when derived from organic sources, such as organic crustacean shells
only in the feed ration for salmon and trout within the limit of their physiological needs
if no astaxanthin derived from organic sources are available, astaxanthin from natural sources may be used such as Astaxanthin-rich Phaffia rhodozyma
ex2b
Flavouring compounds
only extracts from agricultural products, including Chestnut extract ( Castanea sativa Mill.)
(3) NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES
(a) Vitamins, pro-vitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effect
ID number or functional group
Name
Specific conditions and limits
ex3a
Vitamins and Provitamins
derived from agricultural products
if not available from agricultural products:
—
derived synthetically, only those identical to vitamins derived from agricultural products may be used for monogastric animals and aquaculture animals
—
derived synthetically, only vitamins A, D and E identical to vitamins derived from agricultural products may be used for ruminants; the use is subject to prior authorisation of the Member States based on the assessment of the possibility for organic ruminants to obtain the necessary quantities of the said vitamins through their feed rations
3a920
Betaine anhydrous
only for monogastric animals
from organic production; if not available, from natural origin
(b) Compounds of trace elements
ID number or functional group
Name
Specific conditions and limits
3b101
Iron(II) carbonate (siderite)
3b103
Iron(II) sulphate monohydrate
3b104
Iron(II) sulphate heptahydrate
3b201
Potassium iodide
3b202
Calcium iodate, anhydrous
3b203
Coated granulated calcium iodate anhydrous
3b301
Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate
3b302
Cobalt(II) carbonate
3b303
Cobalt(II) carbonate hydroxide (2:3) monohydrate
3b304
Coated granulated cobalt(II) carbonate
3b305
Cobalt(II) sulphate heptahydrate
3b402
Copper(II) carbonate dihydroxy monohydrate
3b404
Copper (II) oxide
3b405
Copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate
3b409
Dicopper chloride trihydroxide
3b502
Manganese (II) oxide
3b503
Manganous sulfate, monohydrate
3b603
Zinc oxide
3b604
Zinc sulphate heptahydrate
3b605
Zinc sulphate monohydrate
3b609
Zinc chloride hydroxide monohydrate
3b701
Sodium molybdate dihydrate
3b801
Sodium selenite
3b802
3b803
Coated granulated sodium selenite
Sodium selenate
3b810
Selenised yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3060, inactivated
3b811
Selenised yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R397, inactivated
3b812
Selenised yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3399, inactivated
3b813
Selenised yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R646, inactivated
3b817
Selenised yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R645 inactivated
(c) Amino acids, their salts and analogues
ID number or functional group
Name
Specific conditions and limits
3c3.5.1 and 3c352
L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate
produced through fermentation
may be used in the feed ration for salmonids when the feed sources listed in point 3.1.3.3 of Part II of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848, do not provide a sufficient amount of histidine to meet the dietary needs of the fish
(4) ZOOTECHNICAL ADDITIVES
ID number or functional group
Name
Specific conditions and limits
4a, 4b, 4c and 4d
Enzymes and microorganism
( 1 ) In accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 68/2013 of 16 January 2013 on the Catalogue of feed materials ( OJ L 29, 30.1.2013, p. 1 ).
( 2 ) In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 68/2013.
Authorised products for cleaning and disinfection referred to in points (e), (f) and (g) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848
ANNEX IVSupplementary provisions
ANNEX IV
Authorised products for cleaning and disinfection referred to in points (e), (f) and (g) of Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848
PART A
Products for the cleaning and disinfection of ponds, cages, tanks, raceways, buildings or installations used for animal production
PART B
Products for the cleaning and disinfection of buildings and installations used for plant production, including for storage on an agricultural holding
PART C
Products for cleaning and disinfection in processing and storage facilities
PART D
Products referred to in Article 12(1) of this Regulation
The following products or products containing the following active substances as listed in Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 cannot be used as biocidal products:
—
caustic soda;
—
caustic potash;
—
oxalic acid;
—
natural essences of plants with the exception of linseed oil, lavender oil and peppermint oil;
—
nitric acid;
—
phosporic acid;
—
sodium carbonate;
—
copper sulphate;
—
potassium permanganate;
—
tea seed cake made of natural camelia seed;
—
humic acid;
—
peroxyacetic acids with the exception of peracetic acid.
Authorised products and substances for use in the production of processed organic food and of yeast used as food or feed
ANNEX VSupplementary provisions
ANNEX V
Authorised products and substances for use in the production of processed organic food and of yeast used as food or feed
PART A
Authorised food additives and processing aids referred to in point (a) of Article 24(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848
SECTION A1 – FOOD ADDITIVES, INCLUDING CARRIERS
The organic foodstuffs to which food additives may be added are within the limit of authorisations given in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.
The specific conditions and restrictions set out here are to be applied in addition to the conditions of the authorisations under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.
For the purpose of the calculation of the percentages referred to in Article 30(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, food additives marked with an asterisk in the column of the code number shall be calculated as ingredients of agricultural origin.
Code
Name
Organic foodstuffs to which it may be added
Specific conditions and limits
E 153
Vegetable carbon
edible cheese rind of ashy goat cheese
Morbier cheese
E 160b(i)*
Annatto bixin
Red Leicester cheese
Double Gloucester cheese
Cheddar
Mimolette cheese
E 160b(ii)*
Annatto norbixin
Red Leicester cheese
Double Gloucester cheese
Cheddar
Mimolette cheese
E 170
Calcium carbonate
products of plant and animal origin
shall not be used for colouring or calcium enrichment of products
E 220
Sulphur dioxide
fruit wines (wine made from fruits other than grapes, including cider and perry) and mead with and without added sugar
100 mg/l (maximum levels available from all sources, expressed as SO 2 in mg/l)
E 223
Sodium metabisulphite
crustaceans
E 224
Potassium metabisulphite
fruit wines (wine made from fruits other than grapes, including cider and perry) and mead with and without added sugar
100 mg/l (maximum levels available from all sources, expressed as SO 2 in mg/l)
E250
Sodium nitrite
meat products
may only be used, if it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the competent authority that no technological alternative, giving the same guarantees and/or allowing to maintain the specific features of the product, is available
not in combination with E252
maximum ingoing amount expressed as NaNO 2 : 80 mg/kg, maximum residual amount expressed as NaNO 2 : 50 mg/kg
E252
Potassium nitrate
meat products
may only be used, if it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the competent authority that no technological alternative, giving the same guarantees and/or allowing to maintain the specific features of the product, is available
not in combination with E250
maximum ingoing amount expressed as NaNO 3 : 80 mg/kg, maximum residual amount expressed as NaNO 3 : 50 mg/kg
E 270
Lactic acid
products of plant and animal origin
E 290
Carbon dioxide
products of plant and animal origin
E 296
Malic acid
products of plant origin
E 300
Ascorbic acid
products of plant origin
meat products
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
meat products
may only be used in connection with nitrates and nitrites
E 306*
Tocopherol-rich
extract
products of plant and animal origin
antioxidant
E 322*
Lecithins
products of plant origin
milk products
only from organic production
E 325
Sodium lactate
products of plant origin
milk-based and meat products
E 330
Citric acid
products of plant and animal origin
E 331
Sodium citrates
products of plant and animal origin
E 333
Calcium citrates
products of plant origin
E 334
Tartaric acid
(L(+)-)
products of plant origin
mead
E 335
Sodium tartrates
products of plant origin
E 336
Potassium tartrates
products of plant origin
E 341(i)
Monocalcium phosphate
self-raising flour
raising agent
E 392*
Extracts of Rosemary
products of plant and animal origin
only from organic production
E 400
Alginic acid
products of plant origin
milk products
E 401
Sodium alginate
products of plant origin
milk products
sausages based on meat
E 402
Potassium alginate
products of plant origin
milk-based products
E 406
Agar
products of plant origin
milk-based products and meat products
E 407
Carrageenan
products of plant origin
milk-based products
E 410*
Locust bean gum
products of plant and animal origin
only from organic production
E 412*
Guar gum
products of plant and animal origin
only from organic production
E 414*
Arabic gum
products of plant and animal origin
only from organic production
E 415
Xanthan gum
products of plant and animal origin
E 417
Tara gum
products of plant and animal origin
thickener
only from organic production
E 418
Gellan gum
products of plant and animal origin
high-acyl form only
only from organic production, applicable as of 1 January 2023
E 422
Glycerol
plant extracts
flavourings
only from plant origin
solvent and carrier in plant extracts and flavourings
humectant in gel capsules
surface coating of tablets
only from organic production
E 440(i)*
Pectin
products of plant origin
milk-based products
E 460
Cellulose
gelatine
E 464
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
products of plant and animal origin
encapsulation material for capsules
E 500
Sodium carbonates
products of plant and animal origin
E 501
Potassium carbonates
products of plant origin
E 503
Ammonium carbonates
products of plant origin
E 504
Magnesium carbonates
products of plant origin
E 509
Calcium chloride
Milk-based products
coagulation agent
E 516
Calcium sulphate
products of plant origin
carrier
E 524
Sodium hydroxide
‘Laugengebäck’
flavourings
surface treatment
acidity regulator
E 551
Silicon dioxide
herbs and spices in dried powdered form,
flavourings
propolis
E 553b
Talc
sausages based on meat
surface treatment
E 901
Beeswax
confectionery
glazing agent
only from organic production
E 903
Carnauba wax
confectionery
citrus fruit
glazing agent
mitigating method for mandatory extreme cold treatment of fruit as a mandatory quarantine measure against harmful organisms in accordance with Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2017/1279 ( 1 )
only from organic production
E 938
Argon
products of plant and animal origin
E 939
Helium
products of plant and animal origin
E 941
Nitrogen
products of plant and animal origin
E 948
Oxygen
products of plant and animal origin
E 968
Erythritol
products of plant and animal origin
only from organic production without using ion exchange technology
SECTION A2 – PROCESSING AIDS AND OTHER PRODUCTS, WHICH MAY BE USED FOR PROCESSING OF INGREDIENTS OF AGRICULTURAL ORIGIN FROM ORGANIC PRODUCTION
The specific conditions and restrictions set out here are to be applied in addition to the conditions of the authorisations under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.
Name
Only authorised for the processing of the following organic foodstuffs
Specific conditions and limits
Water
products of plant and animal origin
drinking water within the meaning of Council Directive 98/83/EC ( 2 )
Calcium chloride
products of plant origin
sausages based on meat
coagulation agent
Calcium carbonate
products of plant origin
Calcium hydroxide
products of plant origin
Calcium sulfate
products of plant origin
coagulation agent
Magnesium chloride (or nigari)
products of plant origin
coagulation agent
Potassium carbonate
Grapes
drying agent
Sodium carbonate
products of plant and animal origin
Lactic acid
Cheese
for the regulation of the pH of the brine bath in cheese production
L(+)lactic acid from fermentation
plant protein extracts
Citric acid
products of plant and animal origin
Sodium hydroxide
Sugar(s)
oil from plant origin excluding olive oil
plant protein extracts
Sulphuric acid
gelatine
sugar(s)
Hop extract
sugar
only for antimicrobial purposes
from organic production, if available
Pine rosin extract
sugar
only for antimicrobial purposes
from organic production, if available
Hydrochloric acid
gelatine
Gouda-, Edam and Maasdammer cheeses, Boerenkaas, Friese and Leidse Nagelkaas
gelatine production in compliance with Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 3 )
for the regulation of the pH of the brine bath in the processing of cheeses
Ammonium hydroxide
Gelatine
gelatine production in compliance with Regulation (EC) No 853/2004
Hydrogen peroxide
Gelatine
gelatine production in compliance with Regulation (EC) No 853/2004
Carbon dioxide
products of plant and animal origin
Nitrogen
products of plant and animal origin
Ethanol
products of plant and animal origin
solvent
Tannic acid
products of plant origin
filtration aid
Egg white albumin
products of plant origin
Casein
products of plant origin
Gelatin
products of plant origin
Isinglass
products of plant origin
Vegetable oils
products of plant and animal origin
greasing, releasing or antifoaming agent only from organic production
Silicon dioxide gel or colloidal solution
products of plant origin
Activated carbon
(CAS-7440-44-0)
products of plant and animal origin
Talc
products of plant origin
in compliance with the specific purity criteria for food additive E 553b
Bentonite
products of plant origin
mead
sticking agent for mead
Cellulose
products of plant origin
gelatine
Diatomaceous earth
products of plant origin
gelatine
Perlite
products of plant origin
gelatine
Hazelnut shells
products of plant origin
Rice meal
products of plant origin
Beeswax
products of plant origin
releasing agent
only from organic production
Carnauba wax
products of plant origin
releasing agent
only from organic production
Acetic acid/vinegar
products of plant origin;
fish
only from organic production
from natural fermentation
Thiamin hydrochloride
fruit wines, cider, perry and mead
Diammonium phosphate
fruit wines, cider, perry and mead
Wood fibre
products of plant and animal origin
the source of timber should be restricted to certified, sustainably harvested wood
wood used must not contain toxic components (post-harvest treatment, naturally occurring toxins or toxins from micro-organisms)
PART B
Authorised non-organic agricultural ingredients to be used for the production of processed organic food referred to in point (b) of Article 24(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848
Name
Specific conditions and limits
Alga Arame ( Eisenia bicyclis), unprocessed as well as products of first-stage processing directly related to this alga
Alga Hijiki ( Hizikia fusiforme), unprocessed as well as products of first-stage processing directly related to this alga
Bark of the Pau d’arco tree Handroanthus impetiginosus (‘lapacho’)
only for use in Kombucha and tea mixtures
Casings
from natural raw materials of animal or from plant origin material
Gelatin
from other sources than porcine
Milk mineral powder/liquid
only when used for its sensory function to replace wholly or partly sodium chloride
Wild fishes and wild aquatic animals, unprocessed as well as products derived therefrom by processes
only from fisheries that have been certified as sustainable under a scheme recognised by the competent authority in line with the principles laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, in accordance with point 3.1.3.1(c) of Part III of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848
only when not available in organic aquaculture
PART C
Authorised processing aids and other products for the production of yeast and yeast products referred to in point (c) of Article 24(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848
Name
Primary yeast
Yeast production/confection/formulation
Specific conditions and limits
Calcium chloride
X
Carbon dioxide
X
X
Citric acid
X
for the regulation of the pH in yeast production
Lactic acid
X
for the regulation of the pH in yeast production
Nitrogen
X
X
Oxygen
X
X
Potato starch
X
X
for filtering
only from organic production
Sodium carbonate
X
X
for the regulation of the pH
Vegetable oils
X
X
greasing, releasing or anti-foaming agent
only from organic production
PART D
Authorised products and substances for the production and conservation of organic grapevine products of the wine sector referred to in point 2.2 of Part VI of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848
Name
ID numbers
References in Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/934
Specific conditions and limits
Air
Part A, Table 1, points 1 and 8
Gaseous oxygen
E 948
CAS 17778- 80-2
Part A, Table 1, point 1
Part A, Table 2, point 8.4
Argon
E 938
CAS 7440-37-1
Part A, Table 1, point 4
Part A, Table 2, point 8.1
may not be used for bubbling
Nitrogen
E 941
CAS 7727-37-9
Part A, Table 1, points 4, 7 and 8
Part A, Table 2, point 8.2
Carbon dioxide
E 290
CAS 124-38-9
Part A, Table 1, points 4 and 8
Part A, Table 2, point 8.3
Pieces of oak wood
Part A, Table 1, point 11
Tartaric acid (L(+)-)
E 334
CAS 87-69-4
Part A, Table 2, point 1.1
Lactic acid
E 270
Part A, Table 2, point 1.3
Potassium L(+)-tartrate
E 336(ii)
CAS 921- 53-9
Part A, Table 2, point 1.4
Potassium bicarbonate
E 501(ii)
CAS 298- 14-6
Part A, Table 2, point 1.5
Calcium carbonate
E 170
CAS 471-34-1
Part A, Table 2, point 1.6
Calcium sulphate
E 516
Part A, Table 2, point 1.8
Sulphur dioxide
E 220
CAS 7446-09-5
Part A, Table 2, point 2.1
the maximum sulphur dioxide content shall not exceed 100 milligrams per litre for red wines as referred to in point A.1.(a) of Part B of Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/934 and with a residual sugar level lower than 2 grams per litre
the maximum sulphur dioxide content shall not exceed 150 milligrams per litre for white and rosé wines as referred to in point A.1.(b) of Part B of Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/934 and with a residual sugar level lower than 2 grams per litre
for all other wines, the maximum sulphur dioxide content applied in accordance with Part B of Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/934 shall be reduced by 30 milligrams per litre
Potassium bisulphite
E 228
CAS 7773-03-7
Part A, Table 2, point 2.2
Potassium metabisulphite
E 224
CAS 16731-55-8
Part A, Table 2, point 2.3
L ascorbic acid
E 300
Part A, Table 2, point 2.6
Charcoal for oenological use
Part A, Table 2, point 3.1
Diammonium hydrogen phosphate
E 342/CAS 7783-28-0
Part A, Table 2, point 4.2
Thiamine hydrochloride
CAS 67-03-8
Part A, Table 2, point 4.5
Yeast autolysates
Part A, Table 2, point 4.6
Yeast cell walls
Part A, Table 2, point 4.7
Inactivated yeasts
Part A, Table 2, point 4.8
Part A, Table 2, point 10.5
Part A, Table 2, point 11.5
Edible gelatine
CAS 9000-70-8
Part A, Table 2, point 5.1
derived from organic raw material if available
Wheat protein
Part A, Table 2, point 5.2
derived from organic raw material if available
Peas protein
Part A, Table 2, point 5.3
derived from organic raw material if available
Potatoes protein
Part A, Table 2, point 5.4
derived from organic raw material if available
Isinglass
Part A, Table 2, point 5.5
derived from organic raw material if available
Casein
CAS 9005-43-0
Part A, Table 2, point 5.6
derived from organic raw material if available
Potassium caseinates
CAS 68131-54-4
Part A, Table 2, point 5.7
Egg albumin
CAS 9006-59-1
Part A, Table 2, point 5.8
derived from organic raw material if available
Bentonite
E 558
Part A, Table 2, point 5.9
Silicon dioxide (gel or colloidal solution)
E 551
Part A, Table 2, point 5.10
Tannins
Part A, Table 2, point 5.12
Part A, Table 2, point 6.4
derived from organic raw material if available
Chitosan derived from Aspergillus niger
CAS 9012-76-4
Part A, Table 2, point 5.13
Part A, Table 2, point 10.3
Yeast protein extracts
Part A, Table 2, point 5.15
derived from organic raw material if available
Potassium alginate
E 402/CAS 9005-36-1
Part A, Table 2, point 5.18
Potassium hydrogen tartrate
E336(i)/CAS 868-14-4
Part A, Table 2, point 6.1
Citric acid
E 330
Part A, Table 2, point 6.3
Metatartaric acid
E 353
Part A, Table 2, point 6.7
Gum arabic
E 414/CAS 9000-01-5
Part A, Table 2, point 6.8
derived from organic raw material if available
Yeast mannoproteins
Part A, Table 2, point 6.10
Pectin lyases
EC 4.2.2.10
Part A, Table 2, point 7.2
only for oenological purposes in clarification
Pectin methylesterase
EC 3.1.1.11
Part A, Table 2, point 7.3
only for oenological purposes in clarification
Polygalacturonase
EC 3.2.1.15
Part A, Table 2, point 7.4
only for oenological purposes in clarification
Hemicellulase
EC 3.2.1.78
Part A, Table 2, point 7.5
only for oenological purposes in clarification
Cellulase
EC 3.2.1.4
Part A, Table 2, point 7.6
only for oenological purposes in clarification
Yeasts for wine production
Part A, Table 2, point 9.1
for the individual yeast strains, organic if available
Lactic acid bacteria
Part A, Table 2, point 9.2
Copper citrate
CAS 866-82-0
Part A, Table 2, point 10.2
Aleppo pine resin
Part A, Table 2, point 11.1
Fresh lees
Part A, Table 2, point 11.2
only from organic production
( 1 ) Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2017/1279 of 14 July 2017 amending Annexes I to V to Council Directive 2000/29/EC on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community ( OJ L 184, 15.7.2017, p. 33 ).
( 2 ) Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption ( OJ L 330, 5.12.1998, p. 32 ).
( 3 ) Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin ( OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55 )
ANNEX VISupplementary provisions
ANNEX VI
Products and substances authorised for use in organic production in certain areas of third countries pursuant to Article 45(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848
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