As well, it outlines storage, transportation, processing, packaging and labelling requirements to meet in order to maintain the organic integrity of the final product. The impetus for changes to the certification process in Canada, and around the world is the actions of the EU, a major destination for Canadian organic foods. In Canada, only the SCC has the authority to grant ISO certification to other accreditation bodies. Marketing Channels for Organic Canadian Grains and Oilseeds Organic commodities typically serve niche markets, requiring specialized marketing strategies. Organic producers, however, are typically more involved in the actual sale of the commodity to the buyer.
Producers have three major marketing options for off-board grains and oilseeds.
First, a producer can custom clean the organic grain or oilseed at an organic cleaning and processing facility and privately market the processed product. Second, the producer may opt to deliver their product directly to the end user where it will be cleaned, graded and purchased. Third, producers can clean the organic grains and oilseeds themselves and market the product privately or through co-operative type ventures. Producers may experience difficulty in marketing grain because of the effort required to locate potential buyers. Organic products tend to be sold in small quantities directly by organic producers or certification bodies.