Organic means produce and other organic ingredients in retail products are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products are not given antibiotics or growth hormones.
An organic production system is managed to respond to site-specific conditions by integrating cultural, biological and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance and conserve biodiversity.
When you support the organic industry, you help the environment by reducing the use of synthetic chemicals. Chemicals used in conventional food production often leach back into the surrounding environment. By using more natural practices, organic production protects wildlife, promotes biodiversity and helps to maintain and improve native ecosystem…
Companies that handle or process organic food before it reaches grocery store shelves or restaurant kitchens must also be certified. Organic producers who, process or package raw organic materials must protect the food from contact with prohibited substances and from commingling with nonorganic products.
Food products that are certified organic by Success have been verified to meet strictly defined standards issued by national and international standards issuing bodies, such as the COS (Canadian Organic Standards), or other independent agencies.
Success can certify crop and livestock producers; produce, flower producers; processors; distributors, traders and packers; and facilities, restaurants and retailers. We also certify hemp crops and finished products containing hemp-derived CBD.
Success will assign you a dedicated certification project manager to guide through each step of certification. For help with setting up your organic systems prior to applying for certification