Being Certified "Produit du Québec": What It Entails

At NODO, we know exactly where our ingredients come from and how our products are made. Above all, we wanted to guarantee it to you, in black and white. That's why we had our products certified by Les Produits du Québec and obtained the "Produit du Québec" (Product of Quebec) mention. 💃

This accreditation means that ≥ 85% of direct costs (inputs, processing, assembly) are incurred in Quebec, and that the last substantial transformation takes place here.

Why This Accreditation Matters

• Trust & Traceability: a recognized logo that confirms true origin.
• Easy Identification Online and In-Store: three clear brands — Produit du Québec (Product of Quebec), Fabriqué au Québec (Made in Quebec), Conçu au Québec (Designed in Quebec).

To fully understand, here are the three possible accreditations — and where NODO stands.

Produit du Québec - the most demanding and the one we hold

• ≥ 85% of direct costs incurred in Quebec (inputs, processing, assembly).
• Last substantial transformation in Quebec.

Fabriqué au Québec

• The last substantial transformation is carried out in Quebec.
• Inputs may come from elsewhere, but the decisive step takes place here.

Designed in Quebec

• Conception and design entirely carried out in Quebec (local design workforce).
• Manufacturing can be done elsewhere.

How NODO Proves It (Controls & Required Documents)

It's not just a logo: the process includes documentary and physical verifications. Here's what we need to provide and what is controlled. 😅

Input Traceability (Invoices & Inventory)

• Invoice-by-invoice verification of raw materials and components entering our formulas.
• Submission of photos of raw materials in stock to prove concordance with invoices (products actually present at our premises).
  

Manufacturing Process (Steps & Proofs)

• Process documentation: formulation, filling, assembly, quality control.
• Photo proofs of each manufacturing step for validation of transformation in Quebec. 📷
  

Company Structure & Workforce

• Organizational chart submitted and proof of salaries in Quebec (local workforce).
• Demonstration of the proportion of product cost attributable to the Quebec workforce. 📊
  

Where to See the Accreditation on Our Products

• Look for the "Produit du Québec" logo on the labels of our products: Odour neutralizing spray and concentrate, odour absorber, odour neutralizer for waste water and on the septic treatment.
  

FAQ

Why aim for "Produit du Québec" rather than "Fabriqué" or "Conçu"?

Because it is the most comprehensive guarantee: costs incurred here and final transformation in Quebec.

Do all your product lines have the same accreditation?

Each product is evaluated. We display the obtained accreditation on our labels.

Does this include fragrances and specialized inputs?

Yes. Input invoices are checked one by one and inventory is photographed for validation.

Is it renewed or updated?

We update our files if an input, supplier, or manufacturing step changes, to maintain accurate information.

Support local, say goodbye to unpleasant smells — discover our Quebec Products.

• Odour neutralizing spray & concentrate
• Odour absorber
• Waste water odour neutralizer
• Septic tank and leach field treatment

Photo credit: railway fx / Shutterstock — illustrative image for the "Produit du Québec" accreditation at NODO.