Frequently asked questions: Cleaning and sanitation solutions approved by Ecocert Canada

Q. What is the difference between a solution approved by Ecocert Canada and a product that is eligible to be approved for organic production according to CAN/CGSB-32.310 and 32.311?

• A. Ecocert Canada-approved solution: The solution has been evaluated, verified, and approved by Ecocert Canada, an internationally recognized organization. This is an independent, verifiable, and official guarantee.
• A. Product that is eligible for approval: It meets Canadian standards but is not certified by an organization such as Ecocert Canada. Compliance is based on a self-declaration or an evaluation of the solution by the manufacturer according to the organic standard.

Q. Who is responsible for organic compliance?

• A. Ecocert Canada-approved solution: Compliance is validated by a third party, namely Ecocert Canada.
• A.Product that is eligible for approval: The food processor is responsible for compliance (self-declaration).

Q. Can the solutions be used in organic production?

• A. Ecocert Canada-approved solution: Yes, it is authorized as an input in organic farming.
• A. Product that is eligible for approval: The product’s composition meets the necessary conditions for organic production, but it must be evaluated by the auditor

Q. What type of proof comes with each solution?

• A. Ecocert Canada-approved solution: An external seal of approval.
• A.Product that is eligible for approval: Sani Marc offers such a product. It must be verified by an independent certification body.

Q. How reliable are the solutions?

• A. Ecocert Canada-approved solution: Highly reliable, as it has official certification.
• A. Product that is eligible for approval: Compliance is assessed according to the criteria defined by the standard, without external validation. This may lead to differences in interpretation between auditors, but our process is based on in-depth analysis, which offers a high level of reliability.

Q. Does using these solutions guarantee their acceptance in organic production?

• A. Ecocert Canada-approved solution: Yes. The solution is authorized as an input in organic farming, which reduces the time spent on administrative procedures. The customer must add the product to the file managed by their certification body, even if the product is Ecocert Canada certified.
• A. Product that is eligible for approval: The composition meets the criteria for organic production, but final approval is always up to the certification body. The customer must add the product to their file managed by the certification body in question.