National Organic Program: National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances per October 2021, October 2022, and October 2024 Recommendations (Crops and Livestock)
USDA proposes to amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances for organic crop and livestock production, potentially affecting pest control products used by organic operations. This may impact applicators serving organic farms.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Pest-control applicators serving organic farms, including agricultural applicators and structural pest-control firms with organic clients. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments due 60 days after publication (around May 22, 2026).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
USDA proposes to add, remove, or restrict certain substances on the National List, which determines what pesticides and other inputs are allowed in organic production.
Who it affects
Pest-control applicators serving organic farms, including agricultural applicators and structural pest-control firms with organic clients.
What you must do
Review the proposed rule to identify any substances currently used that may be affected, and submit public comments by the deadline if desired.
Deadline
Comments due 60 days after publication (around May 22, 2026).
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