CERTIFICATIONS

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Third-party certification

In addition to complying with Canadian regulation requirements, exporters may wish to pursue additional voluntary certifications that can increase consumer confidence in their product and its claims. When seeking out environmentally and socially-responsible products, 33% of Canadians check for third-party certification. The following list provides a summary of the most common certifications used in Canada.

The Fair Trade

The Fairtrade movement is well-known internationally for providing certification for products that...

The ISO 22000

The ISO 22000 family contains a number of standards each focusing on...

The Standards Council of Canada

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is recognized throughout Canada and is...

The Canadian EcoLogo Program

The Canadian EcoLogo Program, also referred to as “Environmental Choice,” helps consumers...

The Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance green frog seal provides certification to help consumers identify...

The CSA Group

The CSA Group have become the largest standard development organization (SDO) in...