Additional questions NOP – operators

1) OSP - Monitoring
​Explain how you verify your operation’s OSP is implemented and how you update your OSP in case of changes. Reference: (§205.201 (a)(3))	​	Attachment No.
2) NOP National List of Allowed and Prohibited Inputs – restrictions Please be aware that if your operation is using any kind of inputs, an approval procedure must always be submitted. If you use an input with an annotation in the National List, you must provide proof and an explanation on how you verified compliance with this annotation. If you already attached evidence under a different point in the OSP, please reference it below.
​ Does your operation use inputs? Inputs include, but are not limited to: sanitizers, and facility pest control materials used in processing and handling ingredients, processing aids, post-harvest handling substances feed supplements, feed additives, medications, and livestock production aids used in livestock production, including beekeeping; and fertilizers, soil amendments, potting soil, crop production aids, and pest control materials used in crop production.	​☐ Yes If yes, then fill out the section below. ☐ No If no, then you don’t have to fill out the section below.
​Please attach your procedure describing approval of inputs and how you assure compliance with the regulation and restrictions, including a description on how you verify compliance of inputs with an annotation in the “National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances”. If the inputs that you use have restrictions or annotations, explain how you assure compliance with the regulation and the restrictions that these inputs have. Attach corresponding evidence. Examples for annotations: Humic acids - naturally occurring deposits, water and alkali extracts only. Magnesium sulfate - allowed with a documented soil deficiency. Acids (Citric — produced by microbial fermentation of carbohydrate substances; and Lactic) Glycerides (mono and di) — for use only in drum drying of food Peracetic acid/Peroxyacetic acid (CAS # 79-21-0) - for use in wash and/or rinse water according to FDA limitations. For use as a sanitizer on food contact surfaces. Boric acid - structural pest control, no direct contact with organic food or crops. References: (§205.201 (a)(2), §205.201(a)(6), §205.270 (b), (c), + §205.601 – 606)	Resources which can be used to verify compliance with the regulation, but are not limited to, are listed below. Please check the corresponding boxes or indicate if you used other resources. Attach evidence of your verification (f.ex. input certificates, data sheets, etc.). ☐ OMRI ☐ Input and material review program Please indicate which one (f.ex. EPA, WSDA, ECOCERT, CAAE, Kiwa BCS, CDFA) ☐ Review of NOP regulation “National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances” ☐ Other	Attachment No.
☐ Input approval procedure ☐ Verification evidence: