(a) Following the promulgation of the national materials list by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. Secs. 6501 to 6522, incl.), the secretary, in consultation with the Organic Food Advisory Board, shall adopt regulations listing specific substances that are in compliance or not in compliance with the definition of “prohibited materials,” as defined in subdivision (p) of § 110815 of the Health and Safety Code, for use in the production and handling of organic foods.

Prior to the promulgation of the national materials list by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, the Organic Food Advisory Board, in consultation with the secretary, shall determine which, if any, substance may be allowed for use in the production and handling of organic foods in this state. Within 90 days of promulgation of the national materials list by the United States Department of Agriculture, the Organic Food Advisory Board, in consultation with the secretary, shall determine which, if any, substance allowed for use by the national materials list may be allowed for use in the production and handling of organic foods in this state.

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(b) Prior to adoption of these regulations, the secretary shall issue administratively a preliminary, nonexhaustive list of materials that are in compliance or not in compliance with subdivision (p) of § 110815 of the Health and Safety Code based on the listings of permitted materials published by California Certified Organic Farmers, the Organic Trade Association, and the Departments of Agriculture of the States of Oregon and Washington.

(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 609, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2000.)