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Standards Interpretation Committee (SIC) Q&A Updates
The latest official Q&As from the Standards Interpretation Committee (SIC) cover a wide range of practical topics for organic operations. This update provides clear rules on day-to-day practices, including permitted treatments for fence posts, clarifying...
New Canada-U.S. Tariffs: What Organic Operators Should Review
New tariffs are changing the cost and risk of moving certain goods between Canada and the United States. Organic operators should review affected products, suppliers, classifications and documentation before changing their supply chains. New U.S. tariffs on selected...
US Launches New Organic HTS Codes
Effective July 1, 2026, the National Organic Program (NOP) has introduced 29 new Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes for organic products. The new codes are designed to improve tracking of organic imports into the U.S. and strengthen oversight. Key points: All...
Revised Canadian Organic Standards Released
Revised Canadian Organic Standards Released The newly updated Canadian Organic Standards have been released, as of March 27, 2026. The revised standards are the result of a multi-year review process by representatives of the organic industry – growers, processors,...
Draft 2025 Canadian Organic Standards Open to Public Comment – Have your say!
On May 30, 2025, the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) released the proposed draft standards for a 60 day public comment period. The Deadline for submitting your comments is July 29, 2025. To view or download the 2025 drafts, click on the following links:...
New USDA NOP Format Certificates.
One of the many initiatives arising from the implementation of the new USDA NOP Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule is the use of a new organic certificate format by all NOP certifiers. These new certificates are issued through the USDA’s Organic Integrity...
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