A primary function and responsibility of the NOSB is to determine the suitability of the inputs that may be used in organic farming and handling and making recommendations for including or removing inputs from the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. The organic law (OFPA) and the organic regulations include a number of factors NOSB must consider when recommending inputs for inclusion on the National List. If one takes a look at the sum of all parts, the conditions that must be met fall into three main clearly stipulated criteria: 1) the input is necessary or essential because of the unavailability of natural or organic alternatives; 2) the input is not harmful to human health or the environment; and 3) the input is suitable with organic farming and handling.
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