For Immediate Release
Contact: Matthew Holmes
506-260-7537; mholmes@ota.com

(Ottawa, September 5)-The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has begun discussions with industry and government about organic standards for textile and personal care products. OTA has called on Health Canada and Industry Canada to recognize the growing consumer demand for non-food organic products and the need to protect and promote these important, growing sectors.

In August, OTA also presented concerns about the marketability of non-food organic products to the Committee on Organic Agriculture. The committee is made up of representatives from organic farmers, industry, and consumers, and is responsible for establishing Canada's organic production and processing standards under the Canadian General Standards Board.