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Peracetic Acid (2023 Sunset Crops)

Sunset Survey

This survey is administered by the Organic Trade Association to assess the necessity/essentiality of substances used in organic production and processing that are undergoing NOSB Sunset Review. The information collected will be passed along to NOSB via the Organic Trade Association’s comments. Please do not include any confidential businesses information. For more information please visit OTA.com/NOSB.

This survey is for the substance PERACETIC ACID
Allowed for use in control fire blight bacteria and for disinfecting equipment, seed, and asexually propagated planting material. Also allowed in hydrogen peroxide formulations at a concentration of no more that 6% as indicated on the pesticide product label. §205.601(a)(6) & (i)(8)
1.Is your operation certified organic?
2.Is peracetic acid included in your organic system plan?
3.Which types of organic products do you produce using peracetic acid? (e.g., lettuces, fruit trees)
4.What function does peracetic acid provide and why is it necessary? (e.g., to control a specific pest or disease, sanitation, etc.)
5.With what frequency does your operation use peracetic acid? (e.g., seldom, as needed when a certain condition arises, routinely, etc.)
6.Have you tried using any other substances as an alternative to peracetic acid? (e.g., other substances that are on the National List and/or other natural substances)
7.Are there any other management practices that would eliminate the need for peracetic acid? (e.g., mechanical or physical practices; alternative harvest or storage practices).
8.How would your organic production be impacted if peracetic acid was no longer allowed? (describe the agronomic, environmental or human health effects, product quality, economic effects)
9.On a scale from 1 to 5 stars, rate the overall necessity of peracetic acid for your organic operation:
Unnecessary (don’t need it at all)
Neutral (nice to have but could live without it)
Critical (would leave organic without it)
10.You are strongly encouraged to submit your own comments by Sept 30th directly to the NOSB via Regulations.gov.

If you would like assistance or guidance in submitting comments to NOSB, please contact Johanna Mirenda at jmirenda@ota.com or provide your contact information below and OTA will contact you directly.