Working for Harmonized Organic Standards, OMRI Publishes Third Materials Lists January 25, 2000 For immediate release Contact: Kathleen Downey OMRI Executive Director 541-343-7600 541-343-8971 fax (Eugene, Ore.) The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI™) announces the release of its third Generic Materials List and Brand Name Products List, representing the organic industry's most comprehensive catalog to date of allowable, regulated, and prohibited substances in organic agriculture and processing. Compiled by the OMRI staff and other industry experts in advisory capacities, the lists offer recommendations and opinions regarding the acceptability or unacceptability of generic materials and specific (brand name) products used in organic production, processing and handling. The OMRI Generic Materials List contains information on over 500 substances, including a listing of status (Allowed, Regulated, Prohibited, or Under Consideration), class (e.g., fertilizer, livestock health care, processing production aids), restrictions or qualifications, any recommendations of the U.S. National Organic Standards Board on the material, and an appendix comparing IFOAM's materials status with OMRI's. The OMRI Brand Name Products List includes almost 300 brand-name materials using OMRI's own standards, cross-referenced to generic materials. OMRI's work is overseen by a 12-person Board of Directors representing all sectors of the organic community, an expert Advisory Council and professional Review Panels. The OMRI Lists are available to individuals, organizations, companies, certifiers, and state/province programs as part of an annual subscription that includes updates and industry news. The OMRI Brand Name Products List is also on OMRI's web site. To subscribe or to apply for a product review, contact OMRI at Box 11558, Eugene, OR 97440 USA, 541-343-7600, fax 541-343-8971, info@omri.org, www.omri.org. OMRI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.