Canada Organic
QCS offers certification to the Canada Organic Regime (COR), regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Products labeled organic in Canada
must meet the Canadian Organic Standards. Through the US-Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement (USCOEA), USDA NOP-certified operations can export
to Canada, and COR-certified operations can export to the U.S.
Get the Canada Organic Label on your Products
Under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, any food, seed, or animal feed labeled organic must be certified according to the Canadian Organic Standards and is regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
QCS proudly offers certification to the Canada Organic Regime (COR).
- View this 2-page document for more details.
- Click here for Espanol.
- View our “Are You Ready for Inspection?” information sheet.
QCS also offers certification under the USCOEA, which recognizes the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) and COR standards as equivalent, with minor critical variances.
This arrangement allows:
- NOP-certified operations to export to Canada
- COR-certified operations to export to the United States
- US-EU Equivalency Arrangement
- US-Japan Organic Equivalency Arrangement
- US-Taiwan Organic Equivalency Arrangement
- US-Switzerland Organic Equivalency Arrangement
- US-Korea Organic Equivalency Arrangement
- US-UK Organic Equivalency Arrangement
- European Union (EC) 834/2007 & 889/2008 Regulation Compliance
- European Union (EC) 834/2007 & 889/2008 Switzerland Compliance
- Bio Suisse Compliance
- KRAV Sweden Extra Requirements
Ready to Apply? Let’s Get Started!
If you’re prepared to begin your organic certification journey, we’ve made it easy to get started. Below you’ll find direct links to our application forms, tailored to different certification scopes.
What to expect:
- Quick access to the forms and resources you need
- Clear instructions to guide you through the application process
- Support available if you have questions along the way
Whether you’re a farm, processor, handler, or importer, we’re here to help you take the next step toward certification.
Need help deciding which application is right for you?
Schedule a free call or contact us at qcs@qcsinfo.org or (352) 377-0133.
