The new editions of the National Standards of Canada for Organic Agriculture are now published as of March 27th, 2026. They are available to all and for free on the Government of Canada Publications website. Many thanks to our partners at the Organic Federation of Canada (OFC) and all stakeholders involved for stewarding Canada’s Organic Standards and delivering a revised and updated standard.
CAN/CGSB‑32.310-2026:
CAN/CGSB-32.310-2026 English (external link) General Principles and Management Standards
CAN/CGSB‑32.311-2026:
CAN/CGSB-32.311-2026 English (external link) Permitted Substances Lists
COG and OFC will be publishing a joint Guide to the Canadian Organic Standards in April 2026–stay tuned for more information.
Join an OFC Webinar!
| The OFC will be hosting webinars in April 2026 that will inform operators and industry stakeholders about the changes to prescribed practices in the production and preparation of organic foods. Please register in advance! Registration is required. A modification to the schedule – Please note that the webinar on Crop Production will include the Principles (32.310) and the Permitted Substances Lists (32.311). Crop Production (including Crops grown in structures or containers) & Principles and Permitted Substances Lists When: April 8, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nf039E0PSFOxS1Ke7DDofw |
| Livestock Production – Insect Production – Apiculture When: April 10, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VoPdcvxZSIGWV-yHqW02qQ |
| Organic Composition – Organic Integrity – Permitted Substances Lists in Processing When: April 13, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G2R_eMRHSJ6Z4IRiPVJMmQ |