An Update on the Canadian Organic Regulatory System

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An Update on the Canadian Organic Regulatory System By Simon Weseen University of Saskatchewan

Outline System at present Action plan of the ORC Overview of the proposed system of the ORC

The System at Present Voluntary national standard ratified by SCC in April 1999 Covers all of organic agriculture (seed to plate) Owned by CGSB Accreditation carried out by SCC Other standards Quebec, BC System is perceived to be inefficient Access, protection, consumer confusion

What is Being Done? Pressure on the gov’t from industry to implement a mandatory national standard Formation of ad hoc Organic Regulatory Committee (ORC) Mandate: Working with the federal gov’t, design and implement and organic regulatory system for Canada

ORC Action Plan Develop consensus within ORC about regulation (ideal system) Finalize revisions of Canadian Organic Standard Required to apply to Europe Complete EU Submission 3rd country list, current system, future system Consultation with Canadian Organic Sector Develop Phase two plan of implementation

Consultation with Industry Includes……. Workshop in Ottawa Development of proposal for “ideal system” based on workshop AAFC/CFIA/ORC Consultations in Guelph Regional Consultations Regina, other locations Completion of document outlining consultation process and results to AAFC/CFIA

What has been Completed to Date? Version 1 of a report outlining the ORC’s “ideal system” 3rd revision of Canadian national organic standard Hull meeting in Jan Dialogue with EU pertaining to application for 3rd country status Implementation is scheduled to occur once feedback has been obtained Process will likely take 2 years

Current Proposed System by ORC (Version 1) Definite Requirements Mandatory standard Affordable Compliant with Canadian federal system Shared federal/provincial responsibility Mutual recognition agreements An optional national symbol for marketing

Other Highlights Standard legislated under Canadian Agricultural Products Act Federal gov’t will Seek equivalency Perform import control Enforcement

Highlights cont’d A Permanent advisory body will be formed Standard revision, regulatory changes Certifiers will maintain current roles but will be required to obtain accreditation to our national standard. Other details?