Since 1989, QAI has been providing the highest level of organic certification service to its growing number of clients. In keeping with its 'ahead of the curve' reputation, QAI continues to deliver cutting edge certification programs. Currently, QAI offers organic certification under the National Organic Program for Producers, Processors, Private Labelers, Distributors, Retailers, Restaurants, Wild Crop Harvesters, Greenhouse, Mushrooms, and Facilities. QAI also offers 'Fiber Certification' under the American Organic Standards. OTA Offers Members COR Speaking Points OTA in Canada is pleased to offer our members the attached speaking points and communications guide in time for June 30 -- and the launch of Canada's Organic Products Regulations! We're seeing a lot of media attention leading up to the new Organic Products Regulations, so help us spread the word and bring more people over to the organic side of life! View the attached two pager, which gives you some helpful basics on organic, our standards, what the regulations will do, Canada's new labelling rules, and what the organic equivalency agreement with the U.S. will mean. Canada Organic Regulations Go Into Force June 30, 2009 On June 30, 2009, the Canada Organic Regulations go into force. The regulations are the Government of Canada's response to requests by the organic stakeholder groups to develop a regulatory system for organic products to address consumer protection and domestic and international market access issues. The regulations were published on June 24, 2009, after submission to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and after a 75-day comment period by industry stakeholders. The regulations form the basis for oversight of the industry via the Canada Organic Regime. The scope of the regulations is food and drink intended for human consumption, food intended to feed livestock, (including agricultural crops used for this purpose), and also to the cultivation of plants. Read More of the Announcment Select a program: