Saturday, July 21, 2007

Organic Logo Launched in Canada

"The federal government unveiled a new Canada Organic logo in Barrie, Ont. Saturday. The logo will show consumers which products have been tested and certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The stamp of approval will only be displayed on food that meets Canada's standards, including:

* the use of natural fertilizers in production;
* animals raised in conditions that mimic nature as much as possible; and
* products that contain at least 95 per cent organic ingredients."


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