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IOAS Official Notices

The following technical notices have been issued by the IOAS:

August 28, 2003: Oversight mechanisms (IFOAM)

October 1, 2004: Internal audits (IFOAM)

October 1, 2004: Decision-making by inspectors (IFOAM)

June 30, 2006: Overall judgments by inspectors (IFOAM)

January 8, 2007: Financial Stability re Liability Insurance (IFOAM)

January 24, 2008: Identification of accreditation body on certificates (IFOAM, ISO Guide 65)

March 23, 2009: Operator dual/multiple certification - Exchange of information between certifiers (IFOAM)

March 23, 2009: Smallholder group certification - policy on sanctions (IFOAM, EU Recognition)

June 16, 2009: Use of information from other certification bodies not involved in organic agriculture (IFOAM)

June 16, 2009: Approval and certification of nitrogen fertilisers for use in organic agriculture (All programmes)

July 23, 2010: Criteria for inputs certification under ISO Guide 65 accreditation (ISO Guide 65)

July 23, 2010: Invite to participate in development of inspection and certification requirements for inputs suitable for use in organic production systems (All programmes)

September 30, 2010: Food processing - addition of minerals, vitamins and other isolated ingredients (IFOAM, Canada Organic Regime, EU recognition)

September 30, 2010: Laser beak tipping or Infrared Beak Treatment of Poultry (IFOAM, Canada Organic Regime, EU recognition)

September 30, 2010:  Farm inputs and Processing Aids (IFOAM, Canada Organic Regime, EU recognition)

November 19, 2010: Public operator lists (IFOAM, ISO Guide 65, Canada Organic Regime, EU recognition, SAN)

November 19, 2010: Spinosad (IFOAM)

November 25, 2010: Certification of products subject to the Organic Products Regulations of Canada (Canada Organic Regime)

Last updated: 25/11/2010

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