What is the difference between Regional and ISO Certification Bodies?
Both types of agencies can certify products to the British Columbia Certified Organic Program (BCCOP) while ISO agencies can also certify to the Canada Organic Regime (COR) thus allowing the certified organic product to be shipped out of the province. BCCOP Certified Organic products can display the BCCOP checkmark on approved labels, while COR certified products can also use the Canada Organic Regime logo. Certification Bodies Accredited by the COABC Regional Program: Bio-Dynamic – Province wide BOPA – Boundary Area IOPA – Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands KOGS – Kootenay Area LEOGA – South Okanagan, Similkameen NOOA – Province wide SOOPA – Simillkameen, South Okanagan STOPA – Shuswap Thompson Area ISO Program: BCARA – Province wide FVOPA – Canada wide PACS – Canada wide Steps to Certification The basic steps to certification are the same for all CBs. A brief overview is given here. For more detailed instructions please contact the Certification Body of your choice. Please note that C
