ACORN refers to the Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network, a non-governmental umbrella organization serving the Atlantic provinces.
The ACORN Directory of Allowable Organic Inputs
On tbeir website (www.acornorganic.org) you can access The ACORN Directory of Allowable Organic Inputs This database lists 30 types of pest control materials that are permissible under the Canadian Organic Standard in Canada. Materials are listed by by generic category (e.g. Diatomaceous Earth). For each item, the database provides:For items related to the By-Law, consult Section 1.2.3 Insect Controls, Section 1.2.9 Weed Control and Section 1.2.7 Plant Disease Control:
- CGSB status, which means whether it is Allowed, Restricted or Prohibited
- Comments on the mode of action of the material, and on its use
- Names and addresses of Canadian suppliers of approved materials
- PMRA approval and the PCP number. The PCP numbers are linked to PDF files that can be viewed to obtain application rates, active ingredients, and manufacture recommendations.
- A product's status with OMRI; it is either Y or N; yes mean that the product has been submitted to OMRI for approval; N means that it has not been submitted for approval.