It is easy for Canadian consumers to identify organic products.
- The “organic” label must always indicate the name of the authorized certifier that inspected the products and validated their designation.
- In addition, product labels may bear the Canada Organic logo, which will be easily identified on product labels. However, the use of this logo is optional.
- Only products that contain more than 95% organic ingredients may be labelled “organic” and may bear the logo.
- If the percentage of organic ingredients is between 70% and 95%, the label will bear the words: “Made with x% organic ingredients.” It is compulsory to indicate the percentage of organic ingredients on the label if it is between 70% and 95%.
- If the product contains less than 70% organic ingredients, the word “organic” may only appear on the ingredients list, only to describe the certified organic ingredients.
- All accredited certifying bodies under the Canada Organic Regime are listed on the CFIA website.
- As a last resort, any consumer may ask to see the organic compliance certificate issued by the certifier who inspected the product labelled “organic.” Organic compliance certificates are absolutely essential. Products that are not backed by these certificates may not claim to be organic.
