What is the equivalence examination procedure of the European Union towards the Canadian biological products?
http://www.caaq.org/appellation-biologique/production-preparation/exportation/union-europeenne.asp The EU accepts that criteria and control systems in exporting countries that pertain to organic agriculture may be regarded as equivalent to the Community’s effective regulations – Article 11, Paragraph 1 [Regulation (EEC) No. 2092/91] and [Regulation (EEC) No. 1804/1999]. Once a country has been declared as equivalent, it is included on the list of authorized third countries. As such, products that originate from these countries and that result from organic agriculture may be imported and circulate freely within the European Union market. Until now, and in accordance with provisions contained in Article 11, Paragraph 1, the EU has only approved five countries: Argentina, Australia, Israel, New Zealand and Switzerland. It is the countries themselves that must submit an application for recognition to the European Commission. Canada has not applied for this recognition yet. Given that Canad
