Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced $502,374 to the Organic Federation of Canada (OFC) to update the standards regulating the production and marketing of certified organic products. This funding is provided through the AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
The Canada Organic Trade Association is pleased with the announcement and we are proud to represent the sector on the standards voting technical committee and Chair for the Fairness working group.
"It is so important for the Organic Standards to receive regular updates standards to stay on top of new technologies or changes to regulations that could impact organic integrity. Canada can stand proud that we have world-class organic standards that are current and updated to ensure consumers can trust the organic claim" states Tia Loftsgard, executive director of the Canada Organic Trade Association.
Read the full press release here