Canada Mexico arrangement for trade of organic food extended for 3 years

February 6, 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that the Canada Mexico Organic Equivalency Arrangement has been extended for another 3 years.

The Canada-Mexico Organic Equivalency Arrangement came into effect on February 15, 2023. It allows products certified under the Canada Organic Regime or the Mexican organic system to be sold and labelled as organic in both countries.

The arrangement applies to agricultural and processed products of plant origin grown or produced within either country, livestock and livestock products produced in Canada, and organic products whose final processing or packaging occurs within either country.

Link: Canada Mexico Organic Equivalency Arrangement