(1) Manufacturers of materials used in organic production, processing or handling may submit an application for registration on the brand name material list to the department.

(2) Manufacturers may submit applications to the department at:

Washington State Department of Agriculture

Organic Food Program

P.O. Box 42560

Olympia, WA 98504-2560.

These forms may also be found on the department's web site at: http://agr.wa.gov/foodanimal/organic

(3) Applications for registration will not be approved unless the applicant demonstrates that the material meets the requirements and standards of the National Organic Program and is approved for use in organic production, processing, or handling in accordance with the National Organic Program. Specifically, the material may not be a material prohibited for the use in the production or handling of organic products by 7 C.F.R. Section 205.105, and may not be otherwise prohibited for use in organic production and handling by the National Organic Program.

(4) All registrations expire on October 31st of the registration year.

(5) Requests for expedited review must be submitted on a form provided by the department. If approved, expedited review is billed as provided under WAC 16-160-200.