Input Material Registration

Determining which materials are approved for use in organic production or handling can be a daunting task.

Companies may apply for input registration with WSDA Organic Program to have their products reviewed for compliance with USDA organic regulations. Once input materials are approved through this process, a registration certificate is issued and the use of the registered material logo is authorized. WSDA organic material registrations are valid anywhere organic producers and handlers are certified to USDA organic standards.

Registered input material manufactures are required to update WSDA organic program on any changes to their registered products and may submit applications for new products at any time during the year.

The WSDA Organic Input Material List includes a list of all materials that we have reviewed and approved for use in organic agriculture. This list is typically updated quarterly.

The list is sorted by company name and may be searched using keyword. While the exact method to search will depend on the application you are using to view a PDF document; typically it will be Ctrl+F for Windows users and Cmd+F for Apple users.

Organic Input Material renewal applications were sent out October 2, 2023 to all registrants with valid email addresses on file with the department. Physical copies of the renewal application will be sent out to registrants who have requested hard copy correspondence this week. If you have not received your renewal appliction contact us to ensure we have the correct email address on file for your account. Please note, since renewal applications include forms that are customized to each individual operation they are not available online. Contact our office if you need a second copy of your renewal application.

Changes in Fees

Updates to Chapter 16-160 WAC went into effect September 28, 2023. The updated rules include a new fee schedule for companies that wish to register products as "approved for use in organic production". WSDA Organic Program does not receive tax dollars to support the organic input registration service and is required by statute to fully recover operating costs through registration fees. The renewal fee form includes details about the updated fee schedule.

An Updated Logo

The WSDA organic input material registration logo has also been updated! The new logo can be found online. The logo continues to be optional for registered products, but the updated logo design should be used on any new or revised labels that include the registration logo.

New Expiration Date

Prior to the rule update, registration renewal applications were due the same day the certificate expired, October 31st. Starting with the 2024 cycle, renewal applications will continue to be due on October 31st, but certificates will not expire until December 31st. This will allow WSDA Organic Program staff more time to review and process renewal applications, reducing lapses in registration which were unfortunately common under the previous rule.