National Organic Program: 2026 Sunset Review and Substance Renewals
Published Date: 2/9/2026
Rule
Summary
The USDA is renewing 56 substances that organic farmers and food producers can keep using under the National Organic Program starting July 26, 2026. This update comes after a careful review to make sure these substances are safe and fit organic rules. If you grow or make organic products, these renewals keep your options steady without extra costs or changes right now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
56 Organic Substances Renewed
The USDA renewed 56 substances on the National List so organic farmers and food producers can keep using them. The renewals are effective July 26, 2026 and extend the listings until July 26, 2031; examples include hydrogen peroxide, horticultural oils, pullulan, oxalic acid dihydrate, and tolazoline.
Certain Natural Substances Stay Prohibited
The rule keeps certain nonsynthetic (natural) substances prohibited for organic crop production, including ash from manure burning and sodium fluoaluminate (mined). Those prohibitions remain in place through the renewed sunset period ending July 26, 2031.
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