Fraser Valley Organic Producers Association

RESOURCES SHEET

The new Canadian Organic Standards are comprised of two documents:

1. Organic Production Systems General Principles and Management Standards (CAN/CGSB 32-310-2006 amended 2008)
2. Organic Production Systems Permitted Substances list (PSL) (CAN/CGSB 32-311- 2006 amended 2008)
The Certified Organic Association of BC (COABC) adopted the Canada Organic Standard as the standard for the BC Certified Organic Program and as of June 30, 2009 the Canadian Standards and Regulations were implemented nationally.

It is a FVOPA requirement to obtain a copy of the current Canadian Standards (CAN/CGSB 32-310-2006 amended 2008) and Permitted Substances List (CAN/CGSB 32-311- 2006 amended 2008) to gain an understanding of the Canadian organic regime before you apply.
To obtain a FREE copy, use this link http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb/on_the_net/organic/index-e.html
Certified Organic Associations of BC website; http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca/

The Organic Federation Of Canada www.organicfederation.ca

CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) for labeling information
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/guide/ch4ae.shtml

ACORN is the Brand names list contractor for OFC (Organic Federation of Canada). Check their website for the latest. http://www.acornorganic.org/

Food Choice and Quality Act
http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/ministry/legsum/ACQA.stm

OMRI - Organic Materials Review Institute (can be used as GUIDE ONLY – all material inputs must meet the PSL.
http://www.omri.org/OMRI_products_list.php

USDA - National Organic Program (NOP) standards     www.ams.usda.gov/nop/NOP/standards/html

FVOPA is recognized by CARTV which manages the Quebec organic agri-food industry. http://www.cartvquebec.com/en/home.asp
IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement )           www.ifoam.org