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production for disinfecting equipment, seed and some planting materials and to control fire blight bacteria and in organic livestock operations for sanitizing facilities and processing equipment. Consequently,
our analysis is relevant to selecting PAA sanitizing solutions for use in
some of these crop and livestock applications.
Overall, the goal of this article is to help organic processors and
producers understand how to effectively use PAA as a tool to promote
better sanitation while remaining in compliance with the NOP regulations. We urge the reader to give us feedback on our interpretation of
the regulations that govern use of PAA. o
Richard Theuer is an adjunct professor in the Department of Food,
Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, a consultant to industry, and a member of the OMRI Advisory
Council and the OMRI Processing Review Panel. He was a member of
the inaugural National Organic Standards Board (1992–1995), serving
as Chair of the NOSB Processing, Handling, and Labeling Committee. He served on
the OMRI Board of Directors from 2003 to 2009 and chaired the OMRI Board in
2005 and 2006. You can reach him at rtheuer@bellsouth.net.
Jessica Walden is a technical reviewer and reviewer supervisor for
Quality Assurance International (QAI), a member of the OMRI Advisory Council and the OMRI Processing Review Panel, and an honored
member of the Organic Processing Editorial Advisory Board. You can
reach her at Jessica@qai-inc.com.
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• Broguiere Dairy: For glass milk bottles that can be returned to the
point of purchase for company collection and reuse, and can be refilled and reused by consumers
• Hummingbird Wholesale: For certified compostable and non-GMO
cellulose film for various retail and
bulk items, numerous glass and
plastic bulk containers that the company retrieves for reuse
• Jovial Foods: For
FSC-certified paperboard with 80
percent postconsumer recycled
content and certified compostable
non-GMO cellulose film
• MyChelle Dermaceuticals: For 100
percent postconsumer paperboard
for skin care line, converting all
packaging to glass and HDPE (
eliminating #7 plastics)
Jovial Foods
Avalon Organics
• Pangea Organics: For FSC-certified
paperboard with 80 percent postconsumer recycled content, eliminating glue and reducing packaging
materials for skin care products
• Justin’s Nut Butter received a special mention for their efforts to collaborate across brands by hosting
the first-ever Sustainable Squeeze
Pack Summit in the fall of 2010.
