Listing and annotation: Magnesium stearate—for use only in agricultural products labeled “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)),” prohibited in agricultural products labeled “organic”
Use: As a synthetic non-agricultural product allowed as an ingredient/processing aid in or on products labeled "organic" or "made with (specified organic ingredients/food groups)".
Common applications: Used as an excipient and flow agent. Binding agent in tablets
Reference: 7 CFR 205.605(b)
Date listed: 2002
Sunset Date: 6/27/2020 (original sunset 2022)