Certification FAQs

The best source of advice and assistance with the process of organic certification will come from your Certification Body. However, it is worth noting that under Government rules, Certification Bodies are not allowed to give…

Organic certification, as provided by any of the six DAWE Approved Certifying Organisations, typically includes certification to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce. This certification allows you to legally export agricultural produce with…

Broadly speaking, organic certification involves the preparation of a documented plan for how you will comply with the relevant standards. This “Organic Management Plan”(OMP) becomes the foundation of your certification. It is reviewed and approved…

For a processing facility, where conversion periods do not apply, certification can be easily achieved in 2-3 months. However, this assumes the applicant is able to comply with the relevant standards, have a detailed Organic…

Organic certification in Australia varies in cost depending on the type of operation (farm, processor, handler etc.), the number of locations, and the export markets you intend to sell into. Certification fees also vary between…

Australia is one of the few remaining developed countries without domestic regulation of the use of the word “organic” on produce labeling. However, the major supermarkets and wholesalers in Australia generally require organic certification to…