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Kaolin Pectin (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 KAOLIN PECTIN
Allowed for use as an adsorbent, antidiarrheal, and gut protectant. §205.603(a)
1.Is your operation certified organic?
2.Is kaolin pectin included in your organic system plan?
3.Which types of organic products do you produce/raise using kaolin pectin? (e.g., broiler chickens; dairy cows)
4.What function does kaolin pectin 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 kaolin pectin? (e.g., seldom, as needed when a certain condition arises, routinely, etc.)
6.Have you tried using any other substances as an alternative to kaolin pectin? (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 kaolin pectin? (e.g., mechanical or physical practices; alternative health care or sanitation practices, etc.)
8.How would your organic production be impacted if kaolin pectin was no longer allowed? (describe the agronomic, environmental or human health effects, product quality, economic effects)
9.What problems/issues, if any, are there associated with the use of kaolin pectin in organic livestock production?
10.On a scale from 1 to 5 stars, rate the overall necessity of kaolin pectin 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)
11.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.