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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 IntoOrganics
*Contact the NASAA Office to request a hard 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

NASAA Fee Schedule

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

Certification Application Form
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 pack provides further details of the process of transfer, including an application form.

Outside Australia


International applicants should note the following information sheet, which outlines key requirements for the provision of certification services outside of Australia. The information sheet contains a questionnaire, which we invite applicants to complete to assist NASAA in providing further advice and information.

To apply directly for Certification, download and complete the Application Form, and return to NASAA. Additionally, operators of Grower Group schemes will be required to complete the following Grower Group Questionnaire.

Export to Japan and the US

There are additional organic product requirements for export entry into the Japan and US markets. Exporters must meet additional accreditation requirements under the national organic programs administered in these countries, the Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) and the US National Organic Program (USNOP).

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

 
 
  Japanese Agricultural
Standard (JAS)
US National Organic
Program (USNOP)
Read the background information JAS Application Information Sheet
JAS Certification Technical Note (recommended for those conversant with the general requirements of certification)
USNOP Application Information Sheet
Obtain your copy of the Standards Primary Producers
JAS Producer Standards
JAS Law
JAS Organic Livestock Products
JAS Organic Feed
Technical Criteria - Production Process Management
Technical Criteria - Quality & Grading Managers

Manufacturing & Distribution
JAS Processing Standards
JAS Law
Technical Criteria - Subdivider
Technical Criteria - Quality & Grading Managers

US NOP Information & Standards
Note the relevant fee charges

NASAA Fee Schedule

NASAA Fee Schedule

Fill out the relevant Questionnaire Contact the NASAA Office. NOP Organic Systems Plan (Primary Production)
NOP Organic Systems Plan (Manufacturing & Distribution)
NOP OSP Addendum (Livestock)
NOP OSP Addendum
(Dairy)
Make an Application for Certification

Contact the NASAA Office.

US NOP Application Form
Return all completed Documents to NASAA!

   
     



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