10. Restricted Permitted Substances for the Production of Organic Foods

Precautions

Any substances used in an organic system for soil fertilisation and conditioning, pest and disease control, for the health of livestock and quality of the animal products, or for preparation, transport, preservation and storage of the food product, should comply with the relevant New Zealand law.

Conditions for use, in organic production, processing, cleaning, packaging and other processes, of certain inputs contained in the lists in Tables 1 to 6 may be specified by NZFSA, on AsureQuality’s recommendation, e.g. its use only in case of absolute necessity, volume, frequency of application, specific purpose etc

Where substances are required for primary production they should be used with care and with the knowledge that even permitted substances may be subject to misuse and may alter the ecosystem of the soil or farm.

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