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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,...

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...

With the implementation of the USDA NOP’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule on March 19, 2024 many operators have been asking for clarification on the new rules found regarding Non-Retail Container Labeling. To assist our clients in navigating these new...

NOP Import Certificate Program Details With the implementation of the USDA National Organic Program’s (NOP) Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) implementation on March 19, 2024 Pro-Cert certified operators importing or exporting organic products to the US will...

STRENGTHENING ORGANIC ENFORCEMENT (SOE) FINAL RULE PUBLISHED Initially announced in early 2020, the USDA’s new Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule has been published with an effective date of March 20, 2023.  The Rule has a one year implementation period...