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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2164 of 17 December 2019 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 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 (Text with EEA relevance)

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2164

of 17 December 2019

amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 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

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91f1, and in particular Article 16(1) and (3)(a) and Article 21(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

In accordance with Article 16(3)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, several Member States have submitted dossiers on certain substances to the Commission and the other Member States, in view of their authorisation and inclusion in Annexes I, II, VI and VIII to Commission Regulation (EC) No 889/2008f2. Those dossiers have been examined by the Expert Group for Technical Advice on Organic Production (EGTOP) and the Commission.

(2)

In its recommendations with regard to fertilisersf3 EGTOP concluded, inter alia, that the substances ‘biochar’, ‘mollusc waste and egg shells’ and ‘humic and fulvic acids’ comply with the objectives and principles of organic production. Therefore, those substances should be included in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 889/2008. EGTOP also recommended to clarify the definition of ‘calcium carbonate’ set out in that Annex.

(3)

In its recommendations with regard to plant protection productsf4 EGTOP concluded, inter alia, that the substances ‘maltodextrin’, ‘hydrogen peroxide’, ‘terpenes (eugenol, geraniol and thymol)’, ‘sodium chloride’, ‘cerevisane’ and pyrethrins from other plants than Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium comply with the objectives and principles of organic production. Therefore, those substances should be included in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 889/2008. Moreover, EGTOP made recommendations for the structure of that Annex.

(4)

In its recommendations with regard to feedf5 EGTOP concluded, inter alia, that the substances ‘guar gum’ as a feed additive, ‘sweet chestnut extract’ as a sensory additive, and ‘betaine anhydrous’ for monogastric animals and only from natural or organic origin comply with the objectives and principles of organic production. Therefore, those substances should be included in Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 889/2008. In that Annex, the reference to some silage additives is unclear and needs to be clarified to avoid confusion.

(5)

In its recommendations with regard to foodf6 EGTOP concluded, inter alia, that the substances ‘glycerol’ as a humectant in gel capsules and surface coating in tablets, ‘bentonite’ as a processing aid, ‘L(+)lactic acid, and sodium hydroxide’ as a processing aid for the extraction of plant proteins and ‘tara gum powder’ as a thickener and ‘hop extract and pine rosin extract’ in sugar production comply with the objectives and principles of organic production. Therefore, those substances should be included in Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 889/2008. Moreover, EGTOP recommended to require, for tara gum powder, lecithins, glycerol, locust bean gum, gellan gum, arabic gum, guar gum and carnauba wax, that they be produced organically. To allow for sufficient time to adapt to that new requirement, operators should be given a three-year transition period.

(6)

In Annex VIIIa to Regulation (EC) No 889/2008, some references to the names of additives are unprecise and need to be clarified to avoid confusion.

(7)

Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly.

(8)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Organic Production,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Annotations to the whole text

Footnotes

f1

OJ L 189, 20.7.2007, p. 1.

f2

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 (OJ L 250, 18.9.2008, p. 1).

f3

Final report on fertilisers III https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/food-farming-fisheries/farming/documents/final-report-egtop-fertilizers-iii_en.pdf

f4

Final report on plant protection products IV https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/egtop-reports-organic-production_en

f5

Final report on feed III and food V https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/egtop-reports-organic-production_en

f6

Final report on food IV and final report on feed III and food V https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/egtop-reports-organic-production_en

Contents

  1. 1Article 1
  2. 2Article 2
  3. Signature
  4. Annex IAnnex I
  5. Annex IIAnnex II
  6. Annex IIIAnnex III
  7. Annex IVAnnex IV
  8. Annex VAnnex V

1

Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 is amended as follows:

  1. (1)

    Annex I is replaced by the text set out in Annex I to this Regulation;

  2. (2)

    Annex II is replaced by the text set out in Annex II to this Regulation;

  3. (3)

    Annex VI is replaced by the text set out in Annex III to this Regulation;

  4. (4)

    Annex VIII is replaced by the text set out in Annex IV to this Regulation;

  5. (5)

    Annex VIIIa is replaced by the text set out in Annex V to this Regulation.

2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Signature

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 17 December 2019.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula Von Der Leyen

Annex I

‘ANNEX I

Fertilisers, soil conditioners and nutrients referred to in Article 3(1) and Article 6d(2)

Note:

A: authorised under Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 and carried over by Article 16(3)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007

B: authorised under Regulation (EC) No 834/2007

Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 of 25 February 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1069/ 2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and implementing Council Directive 97/78/EC as regards certain samples and items exempt from veterinary checks at the border under that Directive (OJ L 54, 26.2.2011, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 relating to fertilisers (OJ L 304, 21.11.2003, p. 1).

AuthorisationNameCompound products or products containing only materials listed hereunder:Description, compositional requirements, conditions for use
AFarmyard manure

Product comprising a mixture of animal excrements and vegetable matter (animal bedding).

Factory farming origin forbidden

ADried farmyard manure and dehydrated poultry manureFactory farming origin forbidden
AComposted animal excrements, including poultry manure and composted farmyard manure includedFactory farming origin forbidden
ALiquid animal excrements

Use after controlled fermentation and/or appropriate dilution

Factory farming origin forbidden

BComposted 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

APeatUse limited to horticulture (market gardening, floriculture, arboriculture, nursery)
AMushroom culture wastesThe initial composition of the substrate shall be limited to products of this Annex
ADejecta of worms (vermicompost) and insects
AGuano
AComposted or fermented mixture of vegetable matterProduct obtained from mixtures of vegetable matter, which have been submitted to composting or to anaerobic fermentation for biogas production
BBiogas 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 2 and 3 as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council f1) must not be from factory farming origin.

The Processes have to be in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011.

Not to be applied to edible parts of the crop

B

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 “chiquette” meal

  • Wool

  • Fur (1)

  • Hair

  • Dairy products

  • Hydrolysed proteins (2)

  1. (1)

    Maximum concentration in mg/kg of dry matter of chromium (VI): not detectable

  2. (2)

    Not to be applied to edible parts of the crop

AProducts and by-products of plant origin for fertilisersExamples: oilseed cake meal, cocoa husks, malt culms
BHydrolysed proteins of plant origin
ASeaweeds and seaweed products

As far as directly obtained by:

  1. (i)

    physical processes including dehydration, freezing and grinding

  2. (ii)

    extraction with water or aqueous acid and/or alkaline solution

  3. (iii)

    fermentation

ASawdust and wood chipsWood not chemically treated after felling
AComposted barkWood not chemically treated after felling
AWood ashFrom wood not chemically treated after felling
ASoft ground rock phosphate

Product as specified in point 7 of Annex IA.2. to Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council f2.

Cadmium content less than or equal to 90 mg/kg of P205

AAluminium-calcium phosphate

Product as specified in point 6 of Annex IA.2. to Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003,

Cadmium content less than or equal to 90 mg/kg of P205

Use limited to basic soils (pH > 7,5)

ABasic slagProducts as specified in point 1 of Annex IA.2. to Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003
ACrude potassium salt or kainitProducts as specified in point 1 of Annex IA.3. to Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003
APotassium sulphate, possibly containing magnesium saltProduct obtained from crude potassium salt by a physical extraction process, containing possibly also magnesium salts
AStillage and stillage extractAmmonium stillage excluded
ACalcium carbonate, for instance: chalk, marl, ground limestone, Breton ameliorant, (maerl), phosphate chalkOnly of natural origin
BMollusc wasteOnly from sustainable fisheries, as defined in Article 4 (1) (7) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 or organic aquaculture
BEgg shellsFactory farming origin forbidden.
AMagnesium and calcium carbonate

Only of natural origin

e.g. magnesian chalk, ground magnesium, limestone

AMagnesium sulphate (kieserite)Only of natural origin
ACalcium chloride solutionFoliar treatment of apple trees, after identification of deficit of calcium
ACalcium sulphate (gypsum)

Products as specified in point 1 of Annex ID. to Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003

Only of natural origin

A, BIndustrial lime from sugar productionBy-product of sugar production from sugar beet and sugar cane
AIndustrial lime from vacuum salt productionBy-product of the vacuum salt production from brine found in mountains
AElemental sulphurProducts as specified in Annex ID.3 to Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003
ATrace elementsInorganic micronutrients listed in part E of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003
ASodium chloride
AStone meal and clays
BLeonardite (Raw organic sediment rich in humic acids)Only if obtained as a by-product of mining activities
BHumic and fulvic acidsOnly if obtained by inorganic salts/solutions excluding ammonium salts; or obtained from drinking water purification
BXyliteOnly if obtained as a by-product of mining activities (e.g. by-product of brown coal mining)
BChitin (Polysaccharide obtained from the shell of crustaceans)Only if obtained from sustainable fisheries, as defined in Article 4(1)(7) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 or organic aquaculture
B

Organic 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

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

BBiochar — pyrolysis product made from a wide variety of organic materials of plant origin and applied as a soil conditioner

Only from plant materials, untreated or treated with products included in Annex II.

Maximum value of 4 mg polycyclic aromatic hydro-carbons (PAHs) per kg dry matter (DM). This value shall be reviewed every second year, taking into account the risk of accumulation due to multiple applications

’

Annex II

‘ANNEX II

Pesticides — Plant protection products referred to in Article 5(1)

All the substances listed in this Annex have to comply at least with the conditions for use as specified in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011f1. More restrictive conditions for use for organic production are specified in the second column of each table.

1.

Substances of plant or animal origin

NameDescription, compositional requirement, conditions for use
Allium sativum (Garlic extract)
Azadirachtin extracted from Azadirachta indica (Neem tree)
BeeswaxOnly as pruning agent/wound protectant
COS-OGA
Hydrolysed proteins excluding gelatine
LaminarinKelp shall be either grown organically in accordance with Article 6d or harvested in a sustainable way in accordance with Article 6c
Maltodextrin
PheromonesOnly in traps and dispensers.
Plant oilsAll uses authorised, except herbicide .
PyrethrinsOnly from plant origin
Quassia extracted from Quassia amara Only as insecticide, repellent
Repellents by smell of animal or plant origin/sheep fat

Only on non-edible parts of the crop and where crop material is not ingested by sheep or goats

Salix spp. Cortex (a.k.a. willow bark)
Terpenes (eugenol, geraniol and thymol)

2.

Basic substances

Obtained from sustainable fisheries or organic aquaculture.

Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1).

Basic substances based on food (including: Lecithins, sucrose, fructose, vinegar, whey, chitosan hydrochloride f2, and Equisetum arvense etc.)

Only those basic substances as defined by Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 f3 which are food as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and have plant or animal origin

Substances not to be used as herbicides

3.

Micro-organisms or substances produced by or derived from micro-organisms

NameDescription, compositional requirement, conditions for use
Micro-organismsNot from GMO origin
Spinosad
Cerevisane

4.

Substances other than those mentioned in Sections 1, 2 and 3

NameDescription, compositional requirement, conditions or restrictions to use
Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)
Calcium hydroxideWhen used as fungicide, only in fruit trees, including nurseries, to control Nectria galligena
Carbon dioxide
Copper compounds in the form of: copper hydroxide, copper oxychloride, copper oxide, Bordeaux mixture, and tribasic copper sulphate
Diammonium phosphateOnly as attractant in traps
Ethylene
Fatty acidsAll uses authorised, except herbicide
Ferric phosphate (iron (III) orthophosphate)Preparations to be surface-spread between cultivated plants
Hydrogen peroxide
Kieselgur (diatomaceous earth)
Lime sulphur (calcium polysulphide)
Paraffin oil
Potassium and sodium hydrogen carbonate (a.k.a. potassium /sodium bicarbonate)
Pyrethroids (only deltamethrin or lambda-cyhalothrin)Only in traps with specific attractants; only against Bactrocera oleae and Ceratitis capitata Wied
Quartz sand
Sodium chlorideAll uses authorised, except herbicide
Sulphur

’

Annex III

‘ANNEX VI

Feed additives used in animal nutrition referred to in Article 22(g), Article 24(2) and Article 25m(2)

Feed additives listed in this Annex must be authorised under Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

1.

TECHNOLOGICAL ADDITIVES

(a)

Preservatives

ID numbers or Functional groupsSubstanceDescription, conditions for use
E 200Sorbic acid
E 236Formic acid
E 237Sodium formate
E 260Acetic acid
E 270Lactic acid
E 280Propionic acid
E 330Citric acid

(b)

Antioxidants

ID number or Functional groupsSubstanceDescription, conditions for use
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 numbers or Functional groupsSubstanceDescription, conditions for use
1c322LecithinsOnly when derived from organic raw material.
Use restricted to aquaculture animal feed.

(d)

Binders and anti-caking agents

ID number or Functional groupsSubstanceDescription, conditions for use
E 412Guar gum
E 535Sodium ferrocyanideMaximum dose rate of 20 mg/kg NaCl calculated as ferrocyanide anion.
E 551bColloidal silica
E 551cKieselgur (diatomaceous earth, purified)
1m558iBentonite
E 559Kaolinitic clays, free of asbestos
E 560Natural mixtures of steatites and chlorite
E 561Vermiculite
E 562Sepiolite
E 566Natrolite-Phonolite
1g568Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin
E 599Perlite

(e)

Silage additives

ID number or Functional groupsSubstanceDescription, conditions for use

1k

1k236

Enzymes, micro-organisms

Formic acid,

Use restricted to production of silage when weather conditions do not allow for adequate fermentation.

The use of formic, propionic acid and their sodium salts in the production of silage shall only be permitted when weather conditions do not allow for adequate fermentation

1k237

Sodium formate

1k280

Propionic acid
1k281Sodium propionate

2.

SENSORY ADDITIVES

ID number or Functional groupsSubstanceDescription, conditions for use
2bFlavouring compoundsOnly extracts from agricultural products.
Castanea sativa Mill.: Chestnut extract

3.

NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES

(a)

Vitamins, pro-vitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effect

ID number or Functional groupsSubstanceDescription, conditions for use
3aVitamins and provitamins

Derived from agricultural products.

If derived synthetically, only those identical to vitamins derived from agricultural products may be used for monogastric animals and aquaculture animals.

If 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.

3a920Betaine anhydrous

Only for monogastric animals

Only from natural origin and when available from organic origin

(b)

Compounds of trace elements

ID number or Functional groupsSubstanceDescription, conditions for use
E1 Iron
3b101Iron(II) carbonate (siderite)
3b103Iron(II) sulphate monohydrate
3b104Iron(II) sulphate heptahydrate
3b201Potassium iodide
3b202Calcium iodate, anhydrous
3b203Coated granulated calcium iodate anhydrous
3b301Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate
3b302Cobalt(II) carbonate
3b303Cobalt(II) carbonate hydroxide (2:3) monohydrate
3b304Coated granulated cobalt(II) carbonate hydroxide (2:3) monohydrate
3b305Cobalt(II) sulphate heptahydrate
3b402Copper(II) carbonate dihydroxy monohydrate
3b404

Copper (II) oxide

3b405Copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate
3b409Dicopper chloride trihydroxide (TBCC)
3b502Manganese (II) oxide
3b503Manganous sulfate, monohydrate
3b603Zinc oxide
3b604

Zinc sulphate heptahydrate

3b605

Zinc sulphate monohydrate

3b609Zinc chloride hydroxide monohydrate (TBZC)
3b701Sodium molybdate dihydrate
3b801

Sodium selenite

3b810, 3b811, 3b812,

3b813 and 3b817

Selenised yeast inactivated

4.

ZOOTECHNICAL ADDITIVES

ID number or Functional groupsSubstanceDescription, conditions for use
4a, 4b, 4c and 4dEnzymes and microorganism in the category of “Zootechnical additives”

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Annex IV

‘ANNEX VIII

Certain products and substances for use in production of processed organic food, yeast and yeast products referred to in Article 27(1)(a) and Article 27a(a)

SECTION A — FOOD ADDITIVES, INCLUDING CARRIERS

For the purpose of the calculation referred to in Article 23(4)(a)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, food additives marked with an asterisk in the column of the code number, shall be calculated as ingredients of agricultural origin

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).

CodeNamePreparation of foodstuffs ofSpecific conditions and restrictions in addition to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
plant originAnimal origin
E 153Vegetable carbonX

Ashy goat cheese

Morbier cheese

E 160b*Annatto, Bixin, NorbixinX

Red Leicester cheese

Double Gloucester cheese

Cheddar

Mimolette cheese

E 170Calcium carbonateXXShall not be used for colouring or calcium enrichment of products
E 220Sulphur dioxideXX(Only for mead)In 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 SO2 in mg/l)
E 223Sodium metabisulphiteXCrustaceans
E 224Potassium metabisulphiteXX (Only for mead)In 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 SO2 in mg/l)
E250Sodium nitriteXFor 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. Indicative ingoing amount expressed as NaNO2: 80 mg/kg, maximum residual amount expressed as NaNO2: 50 mg/kg
E252Potassium nitrateXFor 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. Indicative ingoing amount expressed as NaNO3: 80 mg/kg, maximum residual amount expressed as NaNO3: 50 mg/kg
E 270Lactic acidXX
E 290Carbon dioxideXX
E 296Malic acidX
E 300Ascorbic acidXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Meat products
E 301Sodium ascorbateXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Meat products in connection with nitrates and nitrites
E 306(*)Tocopherol-rich extractXXAnti-oxidant
E 322(*)LecithinsXX

With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Milk products.

Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022. Until that date, only when derived from organic raw material.

E 325Sodium lactateXMilk-based and meat products
E 330Citric acidXX
E 331Sodium citratesXX
E 333Calcium citratesX
E 334

Tartaric acid (L(+)-)

X

X(Only for mead)

With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Mead.
E 335Sodium tartratesX
E 336Potassium tartratesX
E 341 (i)Monocalcium phosphateXRaising agent for self-raising flour
E 392*Extracts of RosemaryXXOnly when derived from organic production
E 400Alginic acidXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 401Sodium alginateXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 402Potassium alginateXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 406AgarXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products and meat products
E 407CarrageenanXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 410*Locust bean gumXXOnly when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.
E 412*Guar gumXXOnly when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.
E 414*Arabic gumXXOnly when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.
E 415Xanthan gumXX
E 417Tara gum powderXX

Thickener

Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.

E 418Gellan gumXX

High-acyl form only

Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.

E 422GlycerolXX

Only from plant origin

Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.

For plant extracts, flavourings, humectant in gel capsules and as a surface coating of tablets

E 440 (i)*PectinXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 464Hydroxypropyl methyl celluloseXXEncapsulation material for capsules
E 500Sodium carbonatesXX
E 501Potassium carbonatesX
E 503Ammonium carbonatesX
E 504Magnesium carbonatesX
E 509Calcium chlorideXMilk coagulation
E 516Calcium sulphateXCarrier
E 524Sodium hydroxideXSurface treatment of “Laugengebäck” and regulation of acidity in organic flavourings
E 551

Silicon dioxide

XXFor herbs and spices in dried powdered form, flavourings and propolis
E 553bTalcXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: surface treatment of sausages
E 901BeeswaxX

As a glazing agent for confectionary only.

Beeswax from organic production

E 903Carnauba waxX

As a glazing agent for confectionary

As a mitigating method for mandatory extreme cold treatment of fruit as a quarantine measure against harmful organisms (Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2017/1279)f1

Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022. Until that date, only when derived from organic raw material.

E 938ArgonXX
E 939HeliumXX
E 941NitrogenXX
E 948OxygenXX
E 968ErythritolXXOnly when derived from organic production without using ion exchange technology

SECTION B — PROCESSING AIDS AND OTHER PRODUCTS, WHICH MAY BE USED FOR PROCESSING OF INGREDIENTS OF AGRICULTURAL ORIGIN FROM ORGANIC PRODUCTION

NamePreparation of all foodstuffs of plant originPreparation of all foodstuffs of animal originSpecific conditions and restrictions in addition to Regulation (EU) No 1333/2008
WaterXXDrinking water within the meaning of Council Directive 98/83/EC
Calcium chlorideXCoagulation agent
Calcium carbonateX
Calcium hydroxideX
Calcium sulphateXCoagulation agent
Magnesium chloride (or nigari)XCoagulation agent
Potassium carbonateXWith regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: drying of grapes
Sodium carbonateXX
Lactic acidXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: for the regulation of the pH of the brine bath in cheese production
L(+)lactic acid from fermentationXWith regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: for the preparation of plant protein extracts
Citric acidXX
Sodium hydroxideX

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 acidXX

Gelatine production

Sugar(s) production

Hop extractX

With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: only for antimicrobial purposes in production of sugar.

When available from organic production

Pine rosin extractX

With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: only for antimicrobial purposes in production of sugar.

When available from organic production

Hydrochloric acidXWith 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 hydroxideXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: gelatine production
Hydrogen peroxideXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: gelatine production
Carbon dioxideXX
NitrogenXX
EthanolXXSolvent
Tannic acidXFiltration aid
Egg white albuminX
CaseinX
GelatinX
IsinglassX
Vegetable oilsXX

Greasing, releasing or anti-foaming agent.

Only when derived from organic production

Silicon dioxide gel or colloidal solutionX
Activated carbonX
TalcXIn compliance with the specific purity criteria for food additive E 553b
BentoniteXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: as a sticking agent for mead
CelluloseXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production
Diatomaceous earthXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production
PerliteX

X

With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production
Hazelnut shellsX
Rice mealX
BeeswaxX

Releasing agent.

Beeswax from organic production

Carnauba waxX

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/vinegarX

Only when derived from organic production.

For fish processing only. From natural fermentation, Not to be produced by or from GMO

Thiamin hydrochlorideXXOnly for use in processing of fruit wines, including cider and perry and mead
Diammonium phosphateXXOnly for use in processing of fruit wines, including cider and perry and mead
Wood fibreXX

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)

SECTION C — PROCESSING AIDS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF YEAST AND YEAST PRODUCTS

NamePrimary yeastYeast confections/ formulationsSpecific conditions
Calcium chlorideX
Carbon dioxideXX
Citric acidXFor the regulation of the pH in yeast production
Lactic acidXFor the regulation of the pH in yeast production
NitrogenXX
OxygenXX
Potato starchXX

For filtering

Only when derived from organic production

Sodium carbonateXXFor the regulation of the pH
Vegetable oilsXXGreasing, releasing or anti-foaming agent Only when derived from organic production

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Annex V

‘ANNEX VIIIa

Products and substances authorised for use or addition in organic products of the wine sector referred to in Article 29c

For the individual yeast strains: if available, derived from organic raw material.

Derived from organic raw material if available.

Type of treatment in accordance with Annex I A to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009Name of products or substancesSpecific conditions, restrictions within the limits and conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and Regulation (EC) No 606/2009
Point 1: Use for aeration or oxygenation
  • Air

  • Gaseous oxygen

Point 3: Centrifuging and filtration
  • Perlite

  • Cellulose

  • Diatomeceous earth

Use only as an inert filtering agent
Point 4: Use in order to create an inert atmosphere and to handle the product shielded from the air
  • Nitrogen

  • Carbon dioxide

  • Argon

Points 5, 15 and 21: Use
  • Yeasts f1, yeast cell walls

Point 6: Use
  • Di-ammonium phosphate

  • Thiamine hydrochloride

  • Yeast autolysates

Point 7: Use
  • Sulphur dioxide

  • Potassium bisulphite or potassium metabi-sulphite

  1. (a)

    The maximum sulphur dioxide content shall not exceed 100 milligrams per litre for red wines as referred to in point 1(a) of Part A of Annex I B to Regulation (EC) No 606/ 2009 and with a residual sugar level lower than 2 grams per litre;

  2. (b)

    The maximum sulphur dioxide content shall not exceed 150 milligrams per litre for white and rosé wines as referred to in point 1(b) of Part A of Annex I B to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 and with a residual sugar level lower than 2 grams per litre;

  3. (c)

    For all other wines, the maximum sulphur dioxide content applied in accordance with Annex I B to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 on 1 August 2010, shall be reduced by 30 milligrams per litre.

Point 9: Use
  • Charcoal for oenological use

Point 10: Clarification
  • Edible gelatine f2

  • Plant proteins from wheat or peas

  • Isinglass

  • Egg white albumin

  • Tannins

  • Potato proteins

  • Yeast protein extracts

  • Casein

  • Chitosan derived from Aspergillus niger

  • Potassium caseinate

  • Silicon dioxide

  • Bentonite

  • Pectolytic enzymes

Point 12: Use for acidification purposes
  • Lactic acid

  • L(+)Tartaric acid

Point 13: Use for deacidification purposes
  • L(+)Tartaric acid

  • Calcium carbonate

  • Neutral potassium tartrate

  • Potassium bicarbonate

Point 14: Addition
  • Aleppo pine resin

Point 17: Use
  • Lactic bacteria

Point 19: Addition
  • L-Ascorbic acid

Point 22: Use for bubbling
  • Nitrogen

Point 23: Addition
  • Carbon dioxide

Point 24: Addition for wine stabilisation purposes
  • Citric acid

Point 25: Addition
  • Tannins

Point 27: Addition
  • Meta-tartaric acid

Point 28: Use
  • Acacia gum (= gum arabic)

Point 30: Use
  • Potassium bitartrate

Point 31: Use
  • Cupric citrate

Point 35: Use
  • Yeast mannoproteins

Point 38: Use
  • Oak chips

Point 39: Use
  • Potassium alginate

Point 44: Use
  • Chitosan derived from Aspergillus niger

Point 51: Use
  • Inactivated yeast

Type of treatment in accordance with Annex III, point A(2)(b) to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009
  • Calcium sulphate

Only for “vino generoso” or “vino generoso de licor”

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