Products Lists (OMRI, ACORN)

Permitted materials lists can be used to determine at least whether the active ingredients are permissible ones and are compatible with a completely pesticide-free environment. However it would be useful to have Permitted Products Lists,

OMRI (U.S.A) maintains an online, searchable Brand Name Products List. The list includes the Product name, Material, Status (Restricted or Allowed), Category, and the Manufacturer.

A section of the OMRI Brand Names List, sorted by Category

To be listed, suppliers must (voluntarily) submit their product for review and provide OMRI with the complete contents of the product; the products must meet all requirements of certified organic agriculture as specified in the U.S. by the National Organic Program. A number of Canadian companies have their products listed. (Our own Acadian Seaplants, based in HRM, is one of them), While all of these products would be acceptable for organic production in Canada, some are not permitted in Canada because they have not been approved by the PMRA. The products on the OMRI Brand Name List include some with botanical pesticides; they are listed with an R status.

On the Canadian side, our regional organic umbrella organization, ACORN, offers a searchable online Directory of Allowable Organic Inputs. Listings for each material include a products list with product names, and for each product the Manufacturer, whether it is PMRA registered and the PCP No. , whether it is on the OMRI Brand names List, and the country of origin. ACORN deserves Kudos for putting this database together!

From an item listed in the ACORN Directory of Allowable Organic Inputs

The ACORN products list can be very helpful in locating Canadian suppliers of permissible products. However, it is important to note that the listings do not carry the same endoresment as the OMRI listings. ACORN comments:

The information contained in this database is for educational purposes. Its content is based on best available knowledge at the time of compilation. Any reference to commercial products, trade or brand names is for information only; no endorsement or approval by ACORN is intended.

Before using any product, read and follow all instructions and safety precautions on labels. The product label is a legal document. It is against the law to use the product in any other way. The user of this information assumes all risks for personal injury or property damage.