# 7 CFR § 205.105: Allowed and prohibited substances, methods, and ingredients in organic production and handling

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.105

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 CFR § 205.105
- **Heading:** Allowed and prohibited substances, methods, and ingredients in organic production and handling
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 7—Agriculture > Subtitle B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture > CHAPTER I—AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (STANDARDS, INSPECTIONS, MARKETING PRACTICES), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE > SUBCHAPTER M—ORGANIC FOODS PRODUCTION ACT PROVISIONS > PART 205—NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM > Subpart B—Applicability

## Text

To be sold or labeled as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)),” the product must be produced and handled without the use of:
(a) Synthetic substances and ingredients, except as provided in § 205.601 or § 205.603;
(b) Nonsynthetic substances prohibited in § 205.602 or § 205.604;
(c) Nonagricultural substances used in or on processed products, except as otherwise provided in § 205.605;
(d) Nonorganic agricultural substances used in or on processed products, except as otherwise provided in § 205.606;
(e) Excluded methods, except for vaccines: Provided, That, the vaccines are approved in accordance with § 205.600(a);
(f) Ionizing radiation, as described in Food and Drug Administration regulation, 21 CFR 179.26; and
(g) Sewage sludge.

## Nearby sections

- [7 CFR § 205.1 § 205.1 Meaning of words.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.1.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.2 § 205.2 Terms defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.2.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.3 § 205.3 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.3.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.100 § 205.100 What has to be certified.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.100.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.101 § 205.101 Exemptions from certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.101.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.102 § 205.102 Use of the term, “organic.”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.102.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.103 § 205.103 Recordkeeping by certified operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.103.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.105 § 205.105 Allowed and prohibited substances, methods, and ingredients in organic production and handling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.105.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.200 § 205.200 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.200.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.201 § 205.201 Organic production and handling system plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.201.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.202 § 205.202 Land requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.202.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.203 § 205.203 Soil fertility and crop nutrient management practice standard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.203.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.204 § 205.204 Seeds and planting stock practice standard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.204.md)
- [7 CFR § 205.205 § 205.205 Crop rotation practice standard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-205.205.md)

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