The Québec Organic Reference Standards are a provincial organic standard developed by the Conseil des appellations reservée et des termes valorisants (CARTV), which is authorized by the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to set organic food standards on wild harvesting, apiculture, and maple syrup production.
The presence of the BIO Québec logo on products ensures that these products have been certified according to the Québec Organic Reference Standards, and guarantees that the products contain at least 95% ingredients of organic origin.
| Sub-Category |
Regional/National
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| Standard for |
Organic Agriculture
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| Focus |
Agriculture, Livestock, Maple Production
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| Structure |
- Principles Regarding Set Up of Organic Production Systems
- Prohibitions Regarding Transgenesis and Products Originating from Genetic Engineering ( GMOs )
- Transition Period Leading to Organic Certification
- Organic Production and Preparation Plan
- Crop Production
- Livestock Production
- Maple Production
- Food Products Preparation
- Labelling, Advertising, Display Materials and Commercial Documents
- Storage, Preservation, Transport and Handling
- Criteria for Inclusion on the List of Permitted Substances
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| Conformity Requirements |
Organic products traded in Québec are under the authority of the CARTV, whether they are produced and marketed in Québec or imported. In order to comply with Québec regulations, organic products sold in Québec must:
- Have been certified by a CARTV-accredited certification body, if they are produced and marketed in Québec;
- Have been certified by a body accredited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), if they come from outside Québec but are marketed within Québec.
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| Auditing System |
Monitoring by a certification body accredited by the CARTV.
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| Geographic Focus |
Quebec province Canada
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| Website |
http://www.cartvquebec.com/fr/node/87
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