June 19, 2025 - July 8, 2025
With the 60 day public comment period open on changes to the Canadian Organic Standards, the Organic Federation of Canada and other associations are holding sessions so they can inform the industry on the proposed modifications.
Here is a list of meetings you can attend, and links to sign up:
Organic Council of Ontario - June 19 - 12pm - 1pm ET
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
SaskOrganics - Organic Alberta - Manitoba Organics
10:00–11:30am CDT (Manitoba).
9:00-10:30am CST/MDT (Alberta & Saskatchewan).
https://www.manitobaorganics.
https://organicalberta.org/
OFC - July 3 - 11h - 13h ET (see information below)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
OACC - ACORN - Organic Nova Scotia - July 8 - 7:00-8:00 PM
https://acornorganic.org/
The main documents to consult:
To view or download the 2025 drafts, click on the following links:
General Principles and Management Standards - CAN/CGSB-32.310-2025EN
Permitted Substances Lists - CAN/CGSB-32.311-2025EN
The Background of the proposed revisions to the Canadian Organic Standards
Organic Principles and Management Standards
Permitted Substances Lists
The podcast - An invitation to submit your comments!
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