(NAFB) – The Department of Agriculture announced changes to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances in organic livestock production.

USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service is finalizing three amendments to the National List. Published in the Federal Register Friday, the final rule provides additional options for organic farms and businesses, by adding three substances to the list of substances allowed for organic production and handling.

The final rule allows oxalic acid as a pesticide for use in beekeeping, nonorganic pullulan for use in dietary supplements with “made with organic” claims regarding capsules and tablets, and collagen gel as a casing for organic products like sausages. Once effective, producers and handlers of organic products will be allowed to use these substances in organic production and organic products.

USDA says the changes are based on public input and the April 2019 National Organic Standards Board recommendations. The final rule takes effect July 26, 2021.