Frequently Asked Questions

Covered in this section are some of the most frequently asked questions and they should prove to be a helpful a guide in better understanding Quebec's Act Respecting Reserved Designations and Added-Value Claims, as well as how it applies to organic designation.

In order to browse easily through this section, the questions are grouped under the following topics:

• Accreditation and recognition of certifying bodies
• Certification
• Consumer information
• Distribution and retail sales
• Labeling and packaging
• Monitoring
• Organic farming
• Organic standards
• Processing and preparation

Accreditation and recognition of certifying bodies