Please, be advised that the new version of the Canadian Organic Standard (COS) has now been published by the Canadian General Standards Board.
The new version of the COS can be found in English and French version under the following links respectively:
CAN/CGSB‑32.310-2026
English:Organic production systems : general principles and management standards.: P29-32-310-2026E-PDF – Government of Canada Publications – Canada.ca
French:Systèmes de production biologique : principes généraux et normes de gestion. : P29-32-310-2026F-PDF – Publications du gouvernement du Canada – Canada.ca
CAN/CGSB‑32.311-2026:
English: Organic production systems : permitted substances lists.: P29-32-311-2026E-PDF – Government of Canada Publications – Canada.ca
French: Systèmes de production biologique : listes des substances permises. : P29-32-311-2026F-PDF – Publications du gouvernement du Canada – Canada.ca
The webinars on the modifications to the Canadian Organic Standards are scheduled, and you can already register:
Organic Plan – Crop Production (including Crops grown in structures or containers) – General Principles and Permitted Substances Lists – Table 4.2
April 8, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nf039E0PSFOxS1Ke7DDofw
Livestock Production – Insect Production – Apiculture
April 10, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
To register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VoPdcvxZSIGWV-yHqW02qQ
Organic Composition – Organic Integrity – Permitted Substances Lists in Processsing
April 13, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
To register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G2R_eMRHSJ6Z4IRiPVJMmQi
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please note that the webinars will be recorded and available online.