In the July 6, 2017, Federal Register, USDA's AMS issued a final rule amending the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances ("National List") within USDA's organic regulations, to prohibit the use of eight substances in organic production and handling after June 27, 2017. The prohibited substances are: Lignin sulfonate (for use as a floating agent); furosemide; magnesium carbonate; and the nonorganic forms of chia, dillweed oil, frozen galangal, frozen lemongrass, and chipotle chili peppers. The rule was effective August 7, 2017. This action also renewed three substances on the National List to continue to allow nonorganic forms of inulin-oligofructose enriched, Turkish bay leaves, and whey protein concentrate in organic products. This was applicable beginning June 27, 2017.
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