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Materials List and Information

Organic farming is based on using natural methods for building soil fertility and managing insects, weeds, and disease. Most synthetic materials are prohibited. The National Organic Program (NOP) allows the use of all natural substances (materials) unless they are specifically prohibited (e.g. strychnine and nicotine are prohibited). Under the NOP all synthetic substances (materials) are prohibited unless they are approved on the National List.

The WSDA Brand Name Materials List is a list of brand name products that have been evaluated to determine that they comply with organic standards. Products listed on the BNML are for use in organic production.

Materials Lists and Information

• National list of Allowed & Prohibited Substances
• 2008 contact list (updated 9/11/2008)
• WSDA 2008 Brand Name Materials List sorted by Product Name (updated 9/11/2008)
• WSDA 2008 Brand Name Materials List sorted by Company (updated 9/11/2008)
• WSDA 2008 Brand Name Materials List sorted by Type of Product (updated 9/11/2008)
• Is the WSDA Brand Name Materials List accepted outside of Washington State?
• Westbridge Organic BioLink 14-0-0 Update

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Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)

The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that specializes in the review of substances for use in organic production, processing, and handling. OMRI's Board of Directors is broadly representative of the industry segments with members distributed among certifiers, farmers, suppliers, processors, handlers, consumer organizations, and animal welfare and environmental groups. OMRI's services are directed to all aspects of the organic industry with a primary focus on the decision makers who deal with the compliance status of generic materials and brand name products. With the OMRI Generic Materials List and OMRI Brand Name Product List, OMRI provides guidance on the suitability of material inputs under the USDA National Organic Program standards.

• Organic Materials Review Institute website

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Material Registration Packet

For registering the material, please download the following information as needed.

1. New Applicant - New Application Forms - Must be completed and mailed with appropriate fees to the Organic Food Program. Please notice there are fill able forms available for your convenience.

• Guide to Brand Name Material Registration  (AGR 2801) (PDF)
• Application for Registration of Materials (AGR 2289) (Fillable PDF)
  
• Request for Expedited Evaluation (AGR 2312) (Fillable PDF)
  

2. Renewal Applicant - Application Forms and Information - Must be completed and mailed to the Organic Food Program. Please notice there are fill able forms available for your convenience.

• Guide to Brand Name Material Registration  (AGR 2801) (PDF)
• Renewal Application for Registration of Materials (AGR 2290) (Fillable PDF)
  
• Chapter 16-160 WAC

If you have any questions regarding the Material Registration, please contact the WSDA Organic Food Program at (360) 902-1805 or email organic@agr.wa.gov.

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