The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), a Federal Advisory Committee, has concluded their review of these substances. USDA concurred with the NOSB recommendation to renew 16 substances. In one case, the NOSB recommended removing carrageenan from the National List, but, based on public comments received during the review process, USDA is renewing it because there is sufficient evidence that the substance continues to be necessary for handling agricultural products.
View the Federal Register Notice.