If you are using this file for farming, always verify the status of a substance through the OMRI Products List or your USDA-accredited certifier before application.
Ensure specific fertilizers or pesticides meet USDA Organic Standards .
A small list of non-organic substances allowed in processed products when organic versions are not commercially available (e.g., yeast, baking soda). 🛠️ Content and Use Cases NL 102K 2022.7z
The filename refers to a compressed archive containing the 2022 National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances for organic production in the United States . 📂 File Breakdown NL : Short for National List .
The data within this archive is typically used by agricultural researchers, organic certifiers, and food manufacturers to: If you are using this file for farming,
Feed databases for organic farm management software and certification tracking tools.
: Likely refers to the number of records, entries, or the approximate file size of the uncompressed data. 2022 : The specific regulatory year the dataset covers. .7z : A high-compression archive format created by 7-Zip . 🧪 What is the National List? 🛠️ Content and Use Cases The filename refers
The National List is updated frequently based on recommendations from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) .