Directives Pertaining to the Marketing of Organic Products

Directives concern current CARTV policy, practice or interpretation, and provide details or supplementary information, clarify ambiguities, resolve inconsistencies or explain and elaborate on issues. A Directive states the official policy of the CARTV, has the status of precedent unless revoked or modified.

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Directive ORG-1  

Requirements for Persons Who Market in Québec Agri-Food Products Stemming from Organic Agriculture.

Directive ORG-2  

Use of the "organic" designation, and derivative terms, by those contracting with suppliers for the manufacture and packaging of organic food products for sale under a private-label brand.