Canada and Japan expand organic equivalency to include livestock products

Expanded arrangement recognizes Canadian and Japanese organic livestock standards as being equivalent

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced the conclusion of an expanded organic arrangement between the governments of Canada and Japan.

Effective July 16, 2020, the expanded Canada-Japan Organic Equivalency Arrangement will allow for Canadian certified organic livestock products and processed food products containing livestock ingredients to be exported to Japan. The arrangement recognizes Canadian and Japanese organic livestock standards as being equivalent.

The expanded arrangement is expected to further facilitate the import and export of organic food products between Canada and Japan by reducing industry certification costs and administrative processes.

For additional information see: Organic equivalency arrangements with other countries