Sunset Survey

This survey is administered by the Organic Trade Association to assess the necessity/essentiality of substances used in organic production that are undergoing NOSB Sunset Review. The information collected will be passed along to NOSB anonymously via the Organic Trade Association’s comments. Please do not include any confidential businesses information. For more information please visit OTA.com/NOSB.

This survey is for the substance CHLORHEXIDINE
§205.603(b)
Allowed for medical procedures conducted under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Also allowed for use as a teat dip when alternative germicidal agents and/or physical barriers have lost their effectiveness.

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* 1. Is your operation certified organic?

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* 2. Is Chlorhexidine included in your organic system plan?

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* 3. Which types of organic products do you produce/raise using Chlorhexidine?

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* 4. What function does Chlorhexidine provide and why is it necessary?

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* 5. With what frequency does your operation use Chlorhexidine? (e.g., seldom, as needed when a certain condition arises, routinely, etc.)

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* 6. How often is chlorhexidine used as an aid in controlling bacteria that causes mastitis?

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* 7. Have you tried using any other substances as an alternative to Chlorhexidine? (e.g., other substances that are on the National List and/or other natural substances)

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* 8. Are naturally derived substances, as well as other approved synthetic substances, sufficient to remove chlorhexidine as a disinfectant or sanitizer from this listing?

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* 9. Are there any other management practices that would eliminate the need for Chlorhexidine? (e.g., mechanical or physical practices)

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* 10. How would your organic production be impacted if Chlorhexidine was no longer allowed? (describe the agronomic, environmental or human health effects, product quality, economic effects)

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* 11. On a scale from 1 to 5 stars, rate the overall necessity of Chlorhexidine for your organic operation:

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* 12. You are strongly encouraged to submit your own comments to NOSB. See ota.com/nosb for instructions.

If you would like assistance or guidance in submitting comments to NOSB, please contact Johanna Mirenda at jmirenda@ota.com or provide your contact information below and OTA will contact you directly.

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