Canada Organic Regime
Canada Organic Regime Certification
Canada Organic Regime is an accredited third-party certification: Canada Organic Regime Certification. The Canada Organic Regime is owned by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and is based on Part 13 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). It applies to farms and processors supplying the Canadian market under an organic claim.
- Class
- Accredited third-party certification
- Scheme owner
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Related sectors
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- Last verified
What is this programme?
The Canada Organic Regime is owned by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and is based on Part 13 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR).
Who is it for?
Farms and processors supplying the Canadian market under an organic claim.
Who issues the certificate?
The certificate is issued by an independent certification body accredited by CFIA; CFIA itself does not certify individual operations.
What to verify before you accept it
Confirm the certification body's CFIA accreditation and the product category's coverage under SFCR Part 13.
What triggers an assessment?
- A product will be supplied to the Canadian market under an organic claim.
- A buyer or retailer requires Canada Organic Regime certification.
- A role is held in an organic farming or handling stage.
What does it not replace?
- It is not automatically equivalent to USDA Organic or JAS Organic; whether mutual recognition exists must be verified separately — it is not asserted here.
- It does not substitute for a food business licence or registration.
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