# Commission Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 of 5 September 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production, labelling and control, Section B — PROCESSING AIDS AND OTHER PRODUCTS, WHICH MAY

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Name
Preparation of all foodstuffs of plant origin
Preparation of all foodstuffs of animal origin
Specific conditions and restrictions in addition to Regulation (EU) No 1333/2008
Water
X
X
Drinking water within the meaning of Council Directive 98/83/EC
Calcium chloride
X
Coagulation agent
Calcium carbonate
X
Calcium hydroxide
X
Calcium sulphate
X
Coagulation agent
Magnesium chloride (or nigari)
X
Coagulation agent
Potassium carbonate
X
With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: drying of grapes
Sodium carbonate
X
X
Lactic acid
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: for the regulation of the pH of the brine bath in cheese production
L(+)lactic acid from fermentation
X
With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: for the preparation of plant protein extracts
Citric acid
X
X
Sodium hydroxide
X
With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: for sugar(s) production; for oil production excluding olive oil production; for the preparation of plant protein extracts
Sulphuric acid
X
X
Gelatine production
Sugar(s) production
Hop extract
X
With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: only for antimicrobial purposes in production of sugar.
When available from organic production
Pine rosin extract
X
With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: only for antimicrobial purposes in production of sugar.
When available from organic production
Hydrochloric acid
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production; for the regulation of the pH of the brine bath in the processing of Gouda-, Edam and Maasdammer cheeses, Boerenkaas, Friese and Leidse Nagelkaas
Ammonium hydroxide
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: gelatine production
Hydrogen peroxide
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: gelatine production
Carbon dioxide
X
X
Nitrogen
X
X
Ethanol
X
X
Solvent
Tannic acid
X
Filtration aid
Egg white albumin
X
Casein
X
Gelatin
X
Isinglass
X
Vegetable oils
X
X
Greasing, releasing or anti-foaming agent.
Only when derived from organic production
Silicon dioxide gel or colloidal solution
X
Activated carbon
X
Talc
X
In compliance with the specific purity criteria for food additive E 553b
Bentonite
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: as a sticking agent for mead
Cellulose
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production
Diatomaceous earth
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production
Perlite
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production
Hazelnut shells
X
Rice meal
X
Beeswax
X
Releasing agent.
Beeswax from organic production
Carnauba wax
X
Releasing agent.
Only when derived from organic production.
Applicable as of 1 January 2022. Until that date, only when derived from organic raw material
Acetic acid/vinegar
X
Only when derived from organic production.
For fish processing only. From natural fermentation, Not to be produced by or from GMO
Thiamin hydrochloride
X
X
Only for use in processing of fruit wines, including cider and perry and mead
Diammonium phosphate
X
X
Only for use in processing of fruit wines, including cider and perry and mead
Wood fibre
X
X
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)

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2008/889/annex/VIII/section/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2008-889/annex-VIII/section-2
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