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Mineral Oil (2023 Sunset Livestock)

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 MINERAL OIL
Allowed for treatment of intestinal compaction in organic livestock. Prohibited for use as a dust suppressant. §205.603(a)
1.Is your operation certified organic?
2.Is mineral oil included in your organic system plan?
3.Which types of organic products do you produce/raise using mineral oil (e.g., dairy cows)
4.What function does mineral oil provide and why is it necessary? (note: this substance is restricted only for treatment of intestinal compaction)
5.With what frequency does your operation use mineral oil? (e.g., seldom, as needed when a certain condition arises, routinely, etc.)
6.Have you tried using any other substances as an alternative to mineral oil for treatment of intestinal compaction? (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 mineral oil for treatment of intestinal compaction? (e.g., mechanical or physical practices; alternative health care or sanitation practices, etc.)
8.How would your organic production be impacted if mineral oil was no longer allowed for treatment of intestinal compaction? (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 mineral oil 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.