Certificate Definitions

Organic:

Organic farming and organic processes are about working with natural inputs and as little as possible of anything that will cause adverse environmental impact. A key principle in organic production systems is to direct farming activity at improving the soil humus content so that plants and animals are being provided with an abundance of naturally occurring nutrients rather than water soluble elements. You require a basic management plan that identifies how you are planning to operate in the above way; supported by records that show what you actually achieve.

An organic certification offers you:

  • the recognition needed for access to niche organic export markets
  • written guarantee of quality to the customer
  • customer reassurance that goals and objectives are being met while being closely monitored

USDA:


NOP

It offers you:

  • The ability to access the USA market.
  • The use of the NOP logo

JAS:

MAFF

It offers you:

  • The ability to access the Japanese Market
  • The use of the JAS MAFF Logo
AQIS Regulatory

Mark

It offers you:

  • The ability to use the AQIS regulatory mark on product that meets the requirements of the National Standard
  • A government logo that is recognised internationally.

Click here to view the latest OFC Code of Practice.

For the latest version of the National Standards for Organic and Biodynamic Produce click here


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