7.1 Apiculture. CGSB Apiculture Production Requirements, November 2015 revision

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1 CGSB Apiculture Production Requirements, November 2015 revision 7.1 Apiculture Bees may be introduced to an operation and managed for production benefits, such as pollination of organic crops. If managed as a livestock species for the production of organic products (for example, honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, beeswax and bee venom), bees shall be managed in accordance with this standard The operator shall prepare a detailed organic plan (see 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3) that describes the source of bees, production methods, bee diet, disease and pest control, breeding and other related issues of colony management. Where applicable, the organic plan shall also describe crop management practices Records that document all apiary management activities, including removal of supers and extraction of honey (see 4.4), shall be maintained The treatment and management of bee colonies shall be informed by the principles of organic production (see Introduction, section II) Organic plants and undomesticated, non-agricultural vegetation shall be the primary source of nectar, honeydew and pollen. Crops treated with prohibited substances and genetically engineered crops shall be avoided Bee health shall be based on appropriate measures such as selection of stock with disease-resistant traits, availability of suitable forage, and good apiary management practices When bees are placed in wild areas, impact on the indigenous insect population shall be considered Transition Colonies shall be under continuous organic management for at least 12 months before products may be considered organic During transition, all non-organic wax shall be replaced with organic wax. If prohibited substances were not used in the colony for at least 12 months prior to the start of continuous organic management, replacement of wax is not mandatory. However, all products produced prior to the start of continuous organic management shall be considered non-organic Colonies and hives shall not be rotated between organic and non-organic management systems. Bees treated with antibiotics are subject to the requirements of Introduced bees If commercially available, introduced bees, that is, replacement bees for established colonies, shall be organic. Replacement colonies shall be produced within the operation or come from another established organic apiary Location of hives Where sources or zones of prohibited substances are present, that is, genetically engineered crops or environmental contamination, apiaries shall be protected with a buffer zone of 3 km (1.875 mi.). The following exceptions apply: a) fertilizers are permitted in the buffer zone, with the exception of sewage sludge; and b) if natural features that would restrict the likelihood of bee travel (such as forests, hills or waterways) and abundant organic forage are present, buffer zones may be reduced Forage and feeding Organic honey and pollen shall be the primary food source for adult bees. Adequate food supplies shall be maintained in the colony, including sufficient food reserves for the colony to survive dormancy periods. a) In the event of a feed shortage due to climatic or other exceptional circumstances, temporary feeding of colonies is permitted. However, feeding shall only occur between the last honey harvest and 15 days before the start of the next nectar or honeydew flow-period.

2 b) Organic honey or sugar shall be used. When the health of the colony cannot be maintained with honey or sugar that is organic, non-organic, refined sugar may be used Feed shall not be provided less than 30 days before the harvest of honey Colony management Hives shall be clearly and individually identified, and shall be monitored regularly, that is, at one- to two week intervals, depending upon the colony, weather conditions and time of year Wing clipping of queen bees is prohibited Bees shall be removed from hives with bee escape-boards, shaking, brushing and forced-air blowers Use of synthetic materials in bee smokers is prohibited (see 1.4) Annual destruction of bee colonies, following nectar flows, is prohibited Hive construction Hives shall be constructed of and maintained with natural materials, such as wood and metal. Pressuretreated lumber or particleboard, wood preservatives and lumber treated with prohibited substances are not permitted Exterior surfaces of the hive shall be painted with non-lead-based paints If dipped in organic beeswax, plastic foundation is permitted Health care Preventative health care practices shall be established and maintained, including the selection of bee stocks resistant to prevalent diseases and pests; the selection of colony locations considering site-specific conditions; the availability of sufficient pollen and honey; the renewal of beeswax; the regular cleaning and disinfection of equipment; and the destruction of contaminated hives and materials The operator shall promote strong, healthy colonies. Management practices may include: merging weaker, albeit healthy, colonies; renewing queens, if necessary; maintaining adequate hive density; inspecting colonies systematically; and relocating diseased colonies to isolated areas Disease and pest management The operator shall be a knowledgeable beekeeper who is familiar with the life cycle and behaviour of bees, related disease-causing organisms, parasitic mites and other pests. In the presence of such pests, every effort shall be made to restore the health of a colony Every effort shall be made to select and breed queen bees for diseases and parasite resistance Comb foundation shall be obtained from beeswax within the operation or, if commercially available, from other organic sources Pests and diseases shall be controlled with management methods or modified equipment Botanical compounds may be introduced into the hive provided that such remedies are listed in Table 5.3 of CAN/CGSB , and are not used within 30 days of nectar flow or when honey supers are on the hive Therapeutic applications of pest, parasite and disease control substances listed in Table 5.3 of CAN/CGSB are permitted Synthetic allopathic drugs (for example, antibiotics) are prohibited. However, where the imminent health of the colony is threatened, substances listed in Table 5.3 of CAN/CGSB are permitted. Before treatment, hives shall be removed from the foraging area and taken out of organic production to prevent the spread of antibiotics within the apiary. Treated hives shall be placed in isolation and undergo a 12-month transition period. Wax shall be replaced with organic wax and all veterinary treatments shall be clearly documented Destroying the male brood is only permitted to contain infestation with varroa mites Extraction, processing and storage

3 Extraction of honey from a comb with live brood is prohibited The quality and organic integrity of honey and other products of apiculture (see 7.1.1) shall be preserved and protected as specified in Surfaces in direct contact with honey shall be constructed of food-grade materials or coated with beeswax Heating of honey for extraction shall not exceed 35 C (95 F) and the decrystallization temperature shall not exceed 47 C (116.6 F). If organic honey is heated above those temperatures, then it can only be used as an ingredient in a multi-ingredient product Gravitational settling shall be used to remove debris from extracted honey. Sieves are permitted for removal of residual debris Honey shall be packaged in airtight containers Facility cleaning, sanitation and pest management are subject to the requirements in 8.2 and Maintaining organic integrity during cleaning, preparation and transportation Clause 8 applies to all operations that handle, store and transport organic products for production and processing. During these activities, a central objective is to maintain the inherent organic qualities of the product through strict adherence to the procedures and principles of this standard. Operators are responsible for maintaining organic integrity at all points of the market supply chain, from production through point of sale to the final consumer. 8.1 Maintaining integrity Preparation materials, such as counters, containers and conveyors, in contact with food shall be clean and of food-grade quality Incidental additives shall not compromise organic integrity: a) hand sanitizer substances, if used in direct contact with organic products, shall be listed in Table 7.3 of CAN/CGSB b) culinary steam, that is, steam used in direct contact with organic products or packaging, shall only contain: 1) substances listed in Tables of CAN/CGSB ; and/or 2) food-grade cleaners, disinfectants and sanitizers authorized for organic product contact in Table 7.3 of CAN/CGSB c) food-contact lubricants shall be listed in Tables of CAN/CGSB d) use of cleaners, disinfectants and sanitizers shall comply with the requirements in 8.2 of this standard Mechanical, physical or biological processes (such as fermentation and smoking) are permitted To prevent commingling, organic products shall be segregated or otherwise protected from non-organic products at all times, for example, during processing, storage, at bulk and unbound stages If a production unit prepares both organic and non-organic products: a) organic and non-organic products shall not be mixed at any stage of preparation; b) every measure shall be taken to ensure that the organic and non-organic identity of finished product is maintained; c) operators shall document removal events used to prevent cross-contamination of organic and non-organic production runs;

4 d) preparation of organic products shall be carried out continuously until the run is complete; e) organic runs shall be separated by place or time from similar preparation of non-organic products; f) organic runs shall be planned in advance to prevent commingling; and g) additional measures are required to prevent accidental commingling of bulk at-risk organic seed or grain with non-organic grain which may contain trace GE contamination: 1) Storage bins containing organic crops shall be visibly identified as organic using well-maintained, weather-resistant signage. 2) When at-risk organic crops are being moved between bulk storage bins (for example, grain drying, lot mixing), temporary signage shall be attached to the wagon or truck to visibly identify the load in transit as organic. 3) When organic crops are held in bulk bins for drying or roasting, temporary signage shall be attached to the bin to visibly identify the contents as organic Organic product packaging shall a) maintain organic product quality and integrity; and b) be minimal in a manner that is consistent with a). Packaging materials that minimize harm to the environment throughout their life cycle are preferred; and c) comply with prohibitions in 1.4 a), b), and k). 8.2 Cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing Food-grade cleaners, disinfectants and/or sanitizers listed in Table 7.3 of CAN/CGSB may be used as annotated: a) on organic product contact surfaces, which include equipment, storage and transport units; and/or b) in direct contact with organic products If substances in Table 7.3 are ineffective, cleaners, disinfectants and/or sanitizers listed in Table 7.4 of CAN/CGSB may be used on organic product contact surfaces, provided that documentation demonstrates: a) they are used as annotated; and b) removal event(s) have eliminated the substance(s) from organic product contact surfaces prior to organic production If substances in Table 7.4 are ineffective, other cleaners, disinfectants and/or sanitizers may be used on organic product contact surfaces, provided that documentation demonstrates: a) the efficacy of the alternative substance(s); and b) removal event(s) have eliminated the alternative substance(s) from organic product contact surfaces prior to organic production; and c) that effluent discharge was neutralized to minimize negative impact on the environment Specific cleaning, sanitation and disinfection requirements in clause 7 of this standard supersede those specified in Facility pest management and post-harvest management Good production and manufacturing practices shall be adopted to prevent pests. Pest management practices shall involve the following, in descending order: a) the removal of pest habitat and food; b) the prevention of access and environmental management (for example, light, temperature and atmosphere), to prevent pest intrusion and reproduction;

5 c) mechanical and physical methods, such as traps; d) lures and repellents, as listed in Table 8.2 of CAN/CGSB If the practices enumerated in are ineffective, the operator may use pest control substances listed in Tables 8.2 and 8.3 of CAN/CGSB The operator shall record the target pests, substances used, start and end dates, and the location(s) of pest control devices If the practices specified in are ineffective, substances not listed in Table 8.2 of CAN/CGSB may be used whenever organic product preparation takes place, including off-site storage facilities, provided that there is no risk to organic product status or integrity. Operators shall ensure that organic products and/or the packaging materials are not present when these substances are used indoors. Operators shall clearly document: a) why permitted substances were not suitable or ineffective for pest management; b) how contact of organic products with unlisted substances was avoided; c) all activities involved in the use, storage and disposal of unlisted substances If pest and disease control substances that are not listed in Table 8.2 of CAN/CGSB are used under any mandatory government program, operators shall monitor and document their use Substances in Table 8.3 of CAN/CGSB may be used for post-harvest storage. NOTE In the event of emergency pest or disease treatment, Canadian operators are required to notify their certification body immediately of any change that may affect organic product certification.

6 CGSB Permitted Substances Lists, November 2015 revision Introduction Organic operations in Canada remain subject to all applicable laws and regulations. Substances that appear in CAN/CGSB , Organic Production Systems Permitted Substances Lists, are subject to the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) or the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) when used in Canada as pesticides or disinfectants. Health Canada s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is the federal authority responsible for the regulation of pest control products (including sanitizers) under the PCPA and Regulations. Disinfectants are regulated by Health Canada s Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) under the FDA and Regulations. Substances that appear in CAN/CGSB , Organic Production Systems Permitted Substances Lists, are subject to the FDA when used in Canada as veterinary drugs destined to food-producing animals and to the Feeds Act (FA) when used in Canada as livestock feed. Health Canada s Veterinary Drugs Directorate is the federal authority responsible for the regulation of veterinary drugs under the FDA Regulations. Livestock feeds are regulated by the Animal Feed Division of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency under the FA Regulations and the Health of Animals Act. This standard, in conjunction with CAN/CGSB , is intended for certification and regulation to prevent deceptive practices in the marketplace. The certification process assesses operational compliance. Certification is granted to compliant product. Annex A provides a list of permitted substances in alphabetical order. Notes and examples in this standard In this standard, notes and examples are used for giving additional information intended to assist the understanding or use of the document and not a normative part of the standard. 1 Scope 1.1 This National Standard of Canada1 provides additional information to CAN/CGSB , Organic production systems General principles and management standards, in the form of permitted substances to be used as annotated in accordance with the scope of the table in which they are listed. Use of a listed substance in a manner inconsistent with the scope of the table in which it appears is not permitted, except as specified in a listed substance annotation. Listed substances shall comply with prohibitions in 1.4 of CAN/CGSB Units of measure Quantities and dimensions in this standard are given in metric units with yard/pound equivalents, mostly obtained through soft conversion, given in parentheses. The metric units shall be regarded as official in the event of dispute or unforeseen difficulty arising from the conversion. 2 Normative references See original standards (from or ). 3 Requirements for adding or amending substances in the lists 3.1 Clause 10 of CAN/CGSB outlines the requirements for adding or amending listed substances. 5 Permitted substances lists for livestock production 5.1 Classification Livestock production substances are classified according to the following uses and applications: a) Feed, feed additives and feed supplements;

7 b) Health care products and production aids Health care products include medications, remedies, parasiticides and other substances used to maintain or restore the well-being of an animal. Production aids include all other substances used on animals and their living areas, such as bedding, teat seals and dips Substances listed in Tables 5.2 and 5.3 shall comply with prohibitions in 1.4 of CAN/CGSB The following additional requirements apply to substances produced on substrates or growth media (for example, microorganisms and lactic acid): a) if the substance includes the substrate or growth media, the substrate or growth media ingredients shall be listed in Tables 5.2 or 5.3; b) if the substance does not include the substrates or growth media, the substance shall be produced on nongenetically engineered substrate or growth media, if commercially available. NOTE In Canada, livestock feed must meet the compositional and labelling standards of the Feeds Regulations, Ingredients used in livestock feed must be approved and listed in Schedule IV or V of the Feeds Regulations, Some ingredients and products require registration (such as enzymes and milk replacers). Substance Name(s) Amino acid Antioxidants Diatomaceous earth Energy feeds and forage concentrates (grains) and roughages (hay, silage, fodder, straw) Enzymes Hay or silage preservation products Micro-organism and yeast Milk replacer Minerals, trace minerals, Table 5.2 Feed, feed additives and feed supplements Origin and Usage Non-synthetic sources. Amino acids are considered non-synthetic if they are produced by plants, animals and micro-organisms and are extracted, or isolated, by hydrolysis or by physical or other non-chemical means. Exceptions: a) L-lysine extracted using biofermentation and not produced from genetically engineered organisms shall be permitted if the need to supplement hog or poultry feed with lysine can be demonstrated; and b) DL-methionine, DL-methionine hydroxy analog and DL-methionine hydroxyl analog calcium 15 (CAS# s , , , and ) may be used in organic poultry production. NOTE These exceptions shall be reviewed at the next full revision of the standard. Non-synthetic sources. Derived using substances listed in Table 6.3 Extraction solvents, carriers and precipitation aids.. Approved as an anti-caking agent in feed to a maximum of 2% of the total diet. Shall be obtained from organic sources. May include silage preservation products. See Table 5.2 Hay or silage preservation products. Non-synthetic enzymes are permitted, including bromelain, catalase bovine liver, ficin, animal lipase, malt, pancreatin, pepsin, trypsin, proteases and carbohydrases. Animal-derived enzymes shall be guaranteed free of specified risk materials including the skull, brain, trigeminal ganglia (nerves attached to the brain), eyes, tonsils, spinal cord and dorsal root ganglia (nerves attached to the spinal cord) of ruminants aged 30 months or older; and the distal ileum (portion of the small intestine) of ruminants of all ages. Preference should be given to bacterial or enzymatic additives derived from bacteria, fungi and plants and food by-products (such as molasses and whey). The following acids may be used: lactic, propionic and formic. If organic sources of yeast are not commercially available, non-synthetic yeast sources, including yeast autolysate, shall be used. Shall be organic if commercially available. Permitted for emergency use. Without antibiotics and animal fats or by-products. Non-synthetic chelated or sulphated minerals. Examples include oyster shell,

8 elements Molasses Pre-mixes Probiotics Protein feeds Seaweed meal Vitamins calcium chloride or magnesium oxide. Synthetic nutrient minerals may be used if non-synthetic sources are not commercially available. Shall be organic. Concentrated mixture of minerals and vitamins. From organic sources if commercially available. All ingredients in premixes shall be essential for animal nutrition and listed in Table 5.2. Non-GE fillers, for example rice hulls, may be non-organic. Probiotics may be administered orally, as dietary supplements, via pharmaceutical preparations in the form of capsules, tablets, alginate gels, or dry powder. Shall be from organic sources. Permitted for enrichment or fortification. Substance Name(s) Acetylsalicylic acid Acids for water treatments Activated charcoal Alcohol, ethyl (ethanol) Alcohol, isopropyl Antibiotics Antibiotics, oxytetracycline Anti-inflammatories Biologics, including vaccines Botanical compounds Table 5.3 Health care products and production aids Origin and Usage Aspirin Non-synthetic acids may be used on farm to neutralize the ph of livestock drinking water. Shall be of plant origin. Permitted as a disinfectant and sanitizer. Permitted as a disinfectant. See 6.6 of CAN/CGSB , for conditions pertaining to antibiotic use in livestock. See Table 5.3 Antibiotics, oxytetracycline. For emergency use for bees. The equipment shall be destroyed, in accordance with of CAN/CGSB ; treated bees do not need be destroyed if they are taken out of organic production. Such as ketoprofen. Preference shall be given to natural alternatives. To reduce inflammation. Botanical preparations, such as atropine, butorphanol and other medicines from herbaceous plants shall be used according to label specifications. Calcium borogluconate For milk fever. No withdrawal period required. Chlorohexidine For surgical procedures conducted by a veterinarian. To be used as a post-milking teat dip when alternative germicidal agents and physical barriers have lost their effectiveness. Colostral whey Probiotic. Colostrum Shall be organic if commercially available. Copper sulphate As an essential nutrient (source of copper and sulphur) and for topical use (foot baths). Diatomaceous earth For use in control of external parasites. Electrolytes Including, but not limited to CMPK (Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium), calcium propionate and calcium sulphate. Shall not contain antibiotics. Orally or by injection. Formic acid For apicultural use, to control parasitic mites. This substance may be used after the last honey harvest of the season and shall be discontinued 30 days before the addition of honey supers. Formulants (inerts, excipients) Shall be used in conjunction with substances listed in par Glucose Glycerol (glycerine, glycerin) Homeopathic and biotherapies Honey Hydrogen peroxide Shall be from organic sources if commercially available. Shall be from vegetable or animal fats and/or oils. Shall be produced using fermentation or by hydrolysis. Shall be organic. Pharmaceutical grade hydrogen peroxide is permitted for external use

9 Iodine Iron products Lime, hydrated Local anaesthetics Magnesium sulphate Mineral oil Minerals, trace minerals, elements Micro-organisms and yeasts Oxalic acid Oxytocin Paraffin Parasiticides and antimicrobials Physical teat seals Plant oils Prebiotics Probiotics Sedatives Selenium products Sodium hydroxide Sulphur Vaccines Vitamins (disinfectant): Food grade hydrogen peroxide is permitted for internal use (for example, added to livestock drinking water). If used as a topical disinfectant. Permitted iodine sources include potassium iodide and elemental iodine. If used as a cleaning agent: non-elemental iodine shall be used; iodine shall not exceed 5% solution by volume (e.g. iodophors). Use shall be followed by a hotwater rinse. May be supplied by ferric phosphate, ferric pyrophosphate, ferrous lactate, ferrous sulphate, iron carbonate, iron gluconate, iron oxide, iron phosphate, iron sulphate or reduced iron. Shall not be used to deodorize animal wastes. Such as lidocaine. Preference shall be given to non-synthetic alternatives. Use shall be followed by withdrawal periods of 90 days for livestock intended for slaughter, and 7 days for dairy animals. Mined sources. A source of magnesium and sulphur. For external use. Non-synthetic chelated or sulphated minerals. Examples include oyster shell, calcium chloride and magnesium oxide. Synthetic nutrient minerals may be used if non-synthetic sources are not commercially available. Minerals from any source are allowed for medical use. If organic sources of yeast are not commercially available, non-synthetic yeast sources, including yeast autolysate, shall be used. For the control of mites in honeybee colonies. For post-parturition therapeutic use. Meat from treated animals will not lose its organic status. See par d) of CAN/CGSB , for criteria pertaining to the mandatory withdrawal period. Shall be food grade. For use in hives. Shall respect requirements set out in 6.6 of CAN/CGSB , with regard to the use of internal parasiticides. Synthetic and non-synthetic ingredients are permitted. Shall be free from antibiotics. For post-lactation use. Shall be completely removed prior to nursing or milking. Shall be prescribed and administered under veterinary supervision. To control external parasites. From organic sources if commercially available. Probiotics may be administered orally, as dietary supplments, via pharmaceutical preparations in the form of capsules, tablets, alginate gels, or dry powder. Such as xylazine. Derived from sodium selenate or sodium selenite. May be used to address documented deficiencies in the stock, soils or feed supplies. See Table 5.3 Minerals, trace minerals, elements. For use in dehorning paste. For control of external parasites. See Table 5.3 Biologics, including vaccines. Vitamin formulants that comply with Canadian regulations are accepted. Orally, topically or by injection. 7 Permitted substances lists for cleaners, disinfectants and sanitizers 7.1 Classification The cleaners, disinfectants and sanitizers listed below are used to remove dirt, filth and foreign matter from organic products and organic product contact surfaces. These substances are also used to control micro-

10 organisms that may contaminate products. The use of these substances may require a removal event, as defined in clause 3 of CAN/CGSB They are classified as follows: a) food-grade cleaners, disinfectants and sanitizers permitted without a mandatory removal event; b) cleaners, disinfectants and sanitizers permitted on organic product contact surfaces, for which a removal event is mandatory prior to an organic production load or run Substances listed on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) shall be listed in Tables 7.3 or 7.4. To be eligible for use without a removal event, the ingredients of a product used to clean, disinfect or sanitize shall be listed in Table 7.3 if they appear on a SDS and/or a product label. Substances listed in Tables 7.3 and 7.4 shall comply with prohibitions in 1.4 of CAN/CGSB Clause 7 does not apply to maple syrup production. The operator shall meet the specific requirements for the different stages of production as described in 7.2 of CAN/CGSB Table 7.3 Food-grade cleaners, disinfectants and sanitizers permitted without a mandatory removal event Substance Name(s) Acetic acid Alcohol, ethyl (ethanol) Alcohol, isopropyl Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) Chlorine compounds Citric acid Glycerol (glycerine, glycerin) Hydrogen peroxide Ozone Peracetic (peroxyacetic) acid Potassium bicarbonate Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) Sodium carbonate (soda ash) Sodium hydroxide (lye or caustic soda) Vinegar Origin and Usage Non-synthetic sources are permitted on organic products. Non-synthetic and synthetic sources may be used on organic product contact surfaces. On organic product contact surfaces. Non-synthetic and synthetic sources are permitted on organic product contact surfaces. Non-synthetic sources are permitted on organic product contact surfaces. The following chlorine compounds are permitted: a) calcium hypochlorite; b) chlorine dioxide; c) sodium hypochlorite. Shall not exceed maximum levels for safe drinking water. Chlorine compounds may be used: a) for wash water in direct contact with crops or food; b) in flush water from cleaning irrigation systems, equipment, and storage and/or transport units application to crops or fields is permitted. Non-synthetic and synthetic sources are permitted. Shall be: a) sourced from vegetable or animal fats and/or oils; b) produced using fermentation or by hydrolysis. On food and plants: peracetic acid may be used in wash or rinse water. Peracetic acid may also be used on food contact surfaces. On organic product contact surfaces. Non-synthetic sources. See Table 7.4 Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), synthetic. Non-synthetic sources. See Table 7.4 Sodium carbonate (soda ash), synthetic.

11 Table 7.4 Cleaners, disinfectants and sanitizers permitted on organic product contact surfaces for which a removal event is mandatory Substance Name(s) Chlorine compounds Detergents Iodine Lime Phosphoric acid Potassium carbonate Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) Potassium permanganate Soap-based algicide (demossers) Soaps Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) Sodium borate Sodium carbonate (soda ash) synthetic Sodium citrate Sodium percarbonate Sodium silicate Surfactants Wetting agents Origin and Usage The following chlorine compounds are permitted up to maximum label rates: a) calcium hypochlorite; b) chlorine dioxide; and c) sodium hypochlorite. Detergents shall be biodegradable (see Biodegradable definition in clause 3 of CAN/CGSB ). Shall be non-elemental. Shall not exceed 5% solution by volume (example: iodophors). All forms of lime, including calcium carbonate, calcium hydroxide and calcium oxide. On dairy equipment. Documentation shall demonstrate that effluent discharge was neutralized to minimize negative environmental impact. Not to exceed 1% solution by volume. Soaps shall consist of fatty acids derived from animal or vegetable oils. In detergents. See Table 7.4 Detergents. See Table 7.4 Detergents; Soaps Non-synthetic wetting agents, including saponins and microbial wetting agents. See Table 7.4 Detergents, Soaps. 8 Facility management substances 8.1 Classification Facility management substances are classified according to the following uses and applications: a) Substances listed in Table 8.2 are pesticides (See pesticides definition in clause 3 of CAN/CGSB ) that shall be used in and around facilities, as annotated and as specified in of CAN/CGSB These substances may be used in traps, lures and as repellents, unless indicated otherwise within substance annotations. b) Substances listed in Table 8.3 shall be used in facilities as annotated, to accomplish a physiological effect post-harvest. Substance Name(s) Ammonium carbonate Boric Acid Carbon dioxide Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) Table 8.2 Facility pest management substances Origin and Usage As an attractant in insect traps. May be used for structural pest control (example: for ants). Direct contact with organic products is prohibited. Prohibited inside organic food processing and food storage facilities.

12 Diatomaceous earth Neem oil Pyrethrins Soaps, ammonium Without piperonyl butoxide as a carrier. Direct contact with organic products is prohibited. As a large animal repellent. Direct contact with organic products is prohibited. Table 8.3 Post-harvest substances Substance Name(s) Carbon dioxide Clove oil Ethylene Nitrogen Oxygen Origin and Usage For controlled atmosphere storage As a sprout inhibitor. For post-harvest ripening of tropical fruit and degreening of citrus. For controlled atmosphere storage