Quebec Organic Reference Standard Appendix A4

 
Appendix A4 : List of Substances Authorized for Sanitazation and Parasite Control

A4.1 Equipment and Facility Cleaning

The following substances are authorized for the sanitizing organic processing, handling and storage operations. This includes equipment and facilities in accordance with compliance as to product (identity) and use according to sections 7 and 8 of the standards. Substances authorized for maple syrup production, (section 7), are followed by an asterisk. (*)

Common Name(s) Statut Origin and usage annotation
Alkali carbonates P Sodium and potassium carbonate
Bleach (chlorinated water) (*) P Sodium Hypochlorite and calcium and chlorine dioxide, The amount of chlorine in the final rinse shall be effectively zero.
Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide)* P  
Citric acid* P  
Citrus extract P For livestock buildings
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) (*) P  
Hydrated lime P  
Hydrogen peroxide P  
Iodide P Sodium and potassium iodide. The strength of the iodide in the final rinse shall not exceed government permitted levels.
Isopropyl alcohol R As a disinfectant and cleaner only.
Lime (calcium carbonate) P  
Maple vinegar (fermented sap) (*) P Equipment and vacuum system pipeline cleaner.
Phosphoric acid P For use in the dairy industry only.
Potash (potassium hydroxide) P  
Potassium carbonate P See "alkali carbonates."
Potassium permanganate P Solution shall not exceed 1%.
Soaps (*) P Biodegradable detergents preferred.
Sodium bicarbonate P  
Sodium meta bisulphite (*) P As a membrane preservation agent for reverse osmosis filters for maple syrup production.
Vinegar (acetic acid) (*) P  

A4.2 Pest Control

Permitted substances for pest control in processing and storage facilities may only be used in accordance with sections 7 and 8 of the standards and therefore only as a last resort.

Common Name(s) Statut Origin and usage annotation
Ammonium carbonate P As a bait in insect traps..
Boric acid P Insect pest control for buildings (treating cracks and crevasses).
Carbon dioxide CO2 R Requires certification body authorization. Must be used according to existing legal and regulatory requirements.
Neem oil, Pyrethrum P  
Soap, ammonia P As an animal repellant, not in contact with crops or soil.
Vitamin D-3 R As a last resort and only after alternative control solutions have been proved ineffective. .
Silicon dioxide P  
 
   
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