Welcome to the NASAA News: Issue 5
The easy to read electronic newsletter from NASAA & NASAA Certified Organic focusing on certification activities and the organic sector.
Previous Issues
NCO Initial Inspector Training Course 11-13 June
NASAA Certified Organic is proud to stage an Initial Organic Inspector Training Course in 2013 designed to train suitably qualified and/or experienced people to inspect against the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce and the NASAA Organic Standard. The course also provides excellent training for persons who do not plan to work as organic inspectors but work in the organic community as organic operators.
*NEW* NCO Technical Communique - First Edition.
NASAA joins with Fair TSA to benefit organic growers. View Media Release Here
Gene Ethics 25th Anniversary Dinner – Organic feast at CERES (VIC) 19 February Download Flyer Here
NASAA are a proud sponsor of the inaugural 2012 NSW Organic Pioneers Award coordinated by NSW Department of Primary Industries.
We are pleased to announce that the winner for this prestigious award has been selected.
A Media Release from the NSW Department of Primary Industries with details of the winner is available here.
The National Standards Sub Committee (NSSC) for the Organic Industry Standards and Certification Council (OISCC) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals looking to participate in the maintenance and review of the National Standard.
All applicants should complete and submit their application using the form provided and forward to info@oiscc.org
Organic Farmer lodges claim against GM Farmer in WA Supreme Court
Food Forest feature in the Organic Gardener magazine Annemarie & Graham Brookman of the Food Forest feature in the March/April edition of the Organic Gardener. Together they have created a remarkable property that provides a working model for sustainable living.
Andre Leu elected as president of IFOAM.
Organic Insights! June 2011 Issue (1.7MB)
Click here to visit the publications page.
NASAA Response to WA GM contamination
Organic Locust Control Information
All operators including “Deferred operators” will be required to keep records of any treatments.
If you require any further information please contact your state department, the Australian Plague Locust Commission website or NASAA Certified Organic office.
Use of AQIS regulatory mark to cease.
Official correspondence here.
NASAA response to "Poisoned"
Click here to view the press release.
NASAA Short listed for Choice Awards!
Click here to view the press release.
Organic is More Nutritious
Experts State that UK Organic Report Flawed
Misleading Organic Study
Further critique on misleading organic study.
Rod May's article here.
OFA response here.
Huffington Post article here.
Thailand Agreement
NASAA and the Thai Government have agreed to work together to maintain and progress good organic trading relations between Australia and Thailand.
Read the full article here.
Organic Sales Beat World Recession
Market information from Australia, USA and Europe is showing a considerable increase in the sales of the types of organic products used to prepare meals, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, bread and meat.
Read the full article here.
Ministerial Statement of Support for the Australian Organic Industry
You can view the specific statement details here. |
