Sales of organic products in Canada represent more than $9.35 billion annually. The integrity of the Canadian organic system is fundamental to trade. The sector relies heavily on imported ingredients. Equivalency arrangements with 34 jurisdictions facilitate the export of Canadian organic products globally (27 EU countries plus 7 Organic Equivalency Arrangements).
This webinar, hosted by COTA and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Canada Organic regime team, provides an overview of requirements related to trade of organic products followed by a Question-and-Answer session.
Topics:
- CFIA import requirements for organic products
- Strengthening of import controls – development of Other Government Department (OGD) codes for organic products: purpose, status, requirements
- Update on the 2nd stage of the project (uploading organic certificates)
- Canada’s organic equivalency arrangements and export requirements
- US Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Rule and impact on exporters
- Challenges and opportunities
- Q&A
**This webinar will be presented in English, but information will also be shared in French. A recording of the webinar will be available for those who are unable to attend.
This is an industry only event
Please share with those in your network who may be interested. Questions can be directed to mbosch@canada-organic.ca.
