Standards
British Columbia Certified Organic
Governing Organization
Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia (COABC)
Assessment Type
Third party assessed by verified bodies
Memberships
Government Affiliated, IFOAM Organic
Sectors Covered
Food, Beverage and Agriculture
Issues Covered
Organic
Description
The Certified Organic Associations of BC (COABC) is an umbrella association for certification bodies which provides certification accreditation and leadership in the development of organic food production throughout British Columbia and Canada. The COABC was created in 1993 under the Agri-Food Choice and Quality Act of British Columbia to administer the BC Certified Organic Program, to ensure program credibility, facilitate domestic and international trade, and to promote the overall growth of the organic food community in BC.
