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Within Australia

A copy of all of the relevant application information for certification can be obtained by following the sequence below.

Alternatively, applicants may obtain a hard copy of the application pack 'IntoOrganics' - your entry into Organic Certification - and simply follow the application process outlined in the publication. Contact the NASAA Office to request your copy.

 
 
Read the application pack 'IntoOrganics' for further information *Contact the NASAA Office to request a copy of IntoOrganics.

Obtain your copy of the Standards

The NASAA Organic Standard
The NASAA Organic Trader Standard
*Contact the NASAA Office to request a hard copy of the Standards.

Note the relevant fee charges

Please contact us for Fee Schedule Information

Fill out the relevant Questionnaire Organic Management Plan (Primary Production)
Organic Handling Plan (Manufacturing & Distribution)
Organic Handling Plan (Input Manufacturing)
Trader Questionnaire (Retail)
Trader Questionnaire (Market)
Make an application for Certification NCO Producer Certification Application
NCO Processor Certification Application
NCO Input Manufacturer/Nursery
NCO Trader/Retailer/Market/Restaurant
NCO Grower Group Application Form
Map/Site Diagram & Produce Transfer Requirements Map & Site Diagram Requirements PDF
Produce Transfer Certificate Requirements PDF
Return all completed Documents to NASAA!  
 


Transfer of Certification


Where advantageous to the operator, NASAA will assist facilitate transfer of an existing organic certification to NASAA certification. The process requires the forwarding of key documentation including a current certificate of registration and farm map/plan. The attached information sheet provides further details of the process of transfer.

Outside Australia


International applicants should download the following files, which outline key requirements for the provision of certification services outside of Australia. Please read and complete the documents as numbered.

1_International Grower Group Certification Criteria
2_Concise Standards for Grower Groups
3_Grower Group Certification Application
4_Grower Group Data Form

Additionally, operators of Grower Group schemes will be required to complete the following Grower Group Questionnaire.

Export to the US

There are additional organic product requirements for export entry into US markets. Exporters must meet additional accreditation requirements under the US National Organic Program (USNOP).

NASAA is your first point of contact to advise on the requirements for, and latest updates on, the USNOP Standards and Guidelines. Accreditation through this program can be undertaken as a separate exercise, or in addition to existing NASAA licenses. Contact the NASAA Office for further information.

 
 
  US National Organic
Program (USNOP)
Read the background information USNOP Application Information Sheet
Obtain your copy of the Standards US NOP Information & Standards
Note the relevant fee charges

Please contact us for Fee Schedule Information

Fill out the relevant Questionnaire NOP Organic Systems Plan (Primary Production)
NOP Organic Systems Plan (Manufacturing & Distribution)
NOP OSP Addendum (Livestock)
NOP OSP (Grower Group)

Make an Application for Certification

US NOP Application Form
Return all completed Documents to NASAA!

 
 

 

Japan

NASAA Certified Organic is accredited by Japan MAFF for JAS certification. For export to Japan using the JAS Organic label, you must be certified under JAS.

Application information is available from our office or download the forms here:

Information Pack Application Form

Export to Canada

Operators wishing to access the Canadian Organic Market can do so with a US NOP certification and an Equivalence Attestation from NCO.

The Equivalence Agreement signed between the US and Canada (USCOEA) enables operators certified by NCO under the US NOP to label organic goods for export to Canada providing the following conditions are met:

  • The Chain of Custody must be fully NOP compliant – this means that for any product to be exported to Canada, each part of the chain must be NOP certified.
  • An Equivalence Attestation is required to accompany organic raw and processed products shipped to Canada under the NOP Organic certification. This is obtained from NCO and is in the form of a certificate. This is a requirement so that products crossing the borders are verified to meet the terms of the USCOEA and must appear on documentation travelling with the shipment.
  • Organic labelling rules in Canada are different to that of the US. US labels can have “100% Organic” and “Made with Organic” on the front panel, but Canada does not allow this. Canadian labels have to be bilingual (ie French and English).

To apply for export approval to Canada under NOP certification, please send details of the products to be exported and the label to be used. NCO will produce an Equivalence Attestation for the relevant products. Labels must be approved by NCO prior to export to Canada. The NOP label may be used. NCO may authorise use of the Canadian label.

 

 

 

 




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