NASAA - Steps to Certification - Make an Application

We look forward to assisting you in the future with your Certification needs!

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	NCO 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	NCO Producer Certification Application NCO Processor Certification Application NCO Input Manufacturer/Nursery NCO Trader/Retailer/Market/Restaurant
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 Grower Group Application Pack, which outlines key requirements for the provision of certification services outside of Australia. Please read and complete the documents as numbered. If you cannot open the compressed zip file in the link above, it contains the following files:

1_International Licensee Policy
2_Concise Standards for Grower Groups
3_Setting Up an Internal Control System
4_Grower Group Certification Application
5_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	NCO Fee Schedule
Fill out the relevant Questionnaire	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	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

Canada

Accreditation (for Canada) will be delivered in due course through NASAA Certified Organic Pty Ltd. Contact our office to register your interest.

Operators seeking market access to these countries should contact NASAA in the first instance for further information.