FVOPA

The Fraser Valley Organic Producers Association (FVOPA) is a non-profit self-sustaining organic certification body established in 2001.

Currently with 50 members, FVOPA has become a leader in the organic industry and is dedicated to organic certification, public outreach and education about organic food and organic agriculture.  We advocate governmental policies that protect and encourage organic agriculture in British Columbia and throughout Canada.

FVOPA is a certifier of all stages of organic production and sales: for all farm crops, all livestock (including dairy), poultry, egg grading, greenhouses, mushrooms, processing facilities, handlers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and restaurateurs.

FVOPA is an accredited certified body of the Certified Organic Association of BC
(COABC). The COABC administers the British Columbia Certified Organic Program which is sanctioned by the Government of British Columbia through the Organic Agricultural Products Certification Regulation under the Agri-Food Choice and Quality Act. FVOPA certified members may use the official mark, which is comprised of the prescribed phrase "British Columbia Certified Organic" and the symbol "checkmark in a box".

Not only does FVOPA provide certification services within the Province of BC, but our recognized certification program also provides access to the global marketplace. FVOPA is accredited to provide organic certification to ISO 65 (International Standards Organization) standards and to the USDA NOP (US Department of Agriculture, National Organic Program) compliant standards. Operations certified by FVOPA can ship products out of BC to any province in Canada, to the US and Europe. FVOPA is also recognized by CARTV which manages the Quebec organic agri-food industry.

As a leading advocate for sustainable agriculture, FVOPA is actively involved in community activities, and we provide support and information to our members through regular meetings, dissemination of information, and through membership and involvement with the Canadian Health for Trade Association (CFHA) and the Canadian Organic Trade Association (OTA).

HOW TO JOIN OUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

We would be pleased to provide you with an application (either electronically or by mail).

Click here to download a Request for Application package.

Should you wish to transfer files from your current certification body, please complete a File Transfer Request Form and submit this to your current certification body. This form allows your file to be delivered to our office and will assist in a smooth transition.

Click here to download a File Transfer Request Form.

OR email your request for an application to FVOPA’s Administrator Margaret Paterson
OR fax to 1-866-230-0322 (toll free)

Fraser Valley Organic Producers Association
PO Box 18591,
Ladner, BC. Canada.
V4K 4V7
Phone: 604-607-1655   Message service only
Fax: 1-866-230-0322 (toll free)
Cell: 604-789-7586 (Direct contact with Administrator)