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New Organic Regulations Applauded

On June 30, only products with organic content greater than 95% can be labelled "organic" under new federal regulations, and use a new logo from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Canada's organic-food industry has praised the new standards and enforcement tools. Matthew Holmes of Canada?s Organic Trade Association described the significantly amended organic products regulations as a consumer's dream. "When they see an organic claim out in the marketplace, it has a very strict definition, the government is behind it, and everybody is meeting the same standards," he said. "When these regulations come into effect this summer, consumers will have a clear idea of what organic is, and will know the CFIA is monitoring and enforcing organic claims in the marketplace." http://www2.canada.com/montrealgazette/features/viewpoints/story.html?id=257d1cc1-6cda-4702-a0d5-42e399e91f2a Source: Canadian Grocer E-Newsletter, February 20, 2009