Canadian Organic Standard

Ottawa, December 22, 2006 - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, announced final publication of the Organic Products Regulations that will protect consumers against false organic claims and will govern the use of a new Canada Organic logo.

Phased in over the next two years, the Canada Organic logo will be permitted for use only on those food products certified as meeting the revised Canadian standard for organic production and that contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients. Following this phase-in period, it will be mandatory that all organic products be certified for interprovincial and international trade.

Visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Website