The Organic Trade Association (OTA) in Canada is pleased to see the significantly amended Organic Products Regulations (OPR) published in today's Canada Gazette (Part I). "The Canadian organic sector -- including farmers, processors, certifiers, retailers and consumers -- has been working diligently over the past year and a half to adjust its organic standards in time for this new regulation," Holmes said. "The Government of Canada has been a partner with us the entire way, and we are very excited to see this new regulation." He added, "When these regulations come into effect this summer, consumers will have a clear idea of what organic is, and will know the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is monitoring and enforcing organic ... continue reading.

The Canadian Cancer Society's call for a ban on pesticide use is getting a lukewarm response from the City of Saint John. ... continue reading.