Organic Standards & Regulations

The National Organic Standard of Canada regulates organic food production, organic livestock handling and organic processing practices and is the ultimate authority of organic process in Canada. It should be used to answer specific questions regarding organic production.

To facilitate trade around the world, Canada's Organic Standard is comparable to the standards of the European Union, United States, Japan and the Codex Alimentarius Commission standard.

The Organic Standard (CAN/CGSB 32.310) and the The Permitted Substances List (CAN/CGSB 32.311) are available from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website free of charge at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/organic-products/standards/eng/1300368619837/1300368673172.

Paper copies of the Organic Standard and Permitted Substanced List can be ordered by telephone by calling:

1-800-665-2472

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Background Info about Farmers for Climate Solutions Feb 6 2020

Farmers for Climate Solutions is is calling for major changes that could transform their industry from a major polluter to a solution in the fight against climate change. It's possible, experts say, but it likely won't be easy. Check out this CBC newstory. How Canadian farmers can go from climate change polluters to a key part of the solution