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 prohibitions on the burning of crop residues, and outlining pasture transition periods for poultry. It also details temperature limits for honey processing, proper pest control methods like glue trap usage, and rules for inputs like acetic acid and cellulose-based polymers.
These decisions help ensure the Canadian Organic Standards are applied consistently across all certified businesses. Operators and industry members can read the complete list of finalized updates directly on the Organic Federation of Canada — Final Q&As Page.
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