Exciting News from the Organic Development Group (ODG)
Dear NASAA Members, We have very exciting news to share on behalf of NASAA and the Organic Development Group (ODG). On Tuesday 19th November, an important first milestone in our industry’s pursuit of domestic regulation of the term “organic” was achieved with the “National Organic Standard Bill 2024” listed and read into the Senate. This […]
The National Organic Standard Bill – how you can help
Dear NASAA Members, For those who missed yesterday’s exciting announcement, NASAA and the Organic Development Group (ODG) are pleased to share that the National Organic Standard Bill 2024 was read into the Senate on Tuesday 19 November. What this means If this Bill is successful, domestic regulation of the term ‘organic’ will become a reality with the […]
Announcement from the Organic Development Group (ODG) regarding Domestic Regulation
Dear valued NASAA Organic Members and NCO Operators, Announcement from the Organic Development Group (ODG) regarding Domestic Regulation I am writing to share an exciting update from the Organic Development Group (ODG) regarding addressing a significant outcome for the organic industry: domestic regulation of the term “Organic”. NASAA Organic has played a pivotal role in […]
Have Your Say – Improving livestock standards for Australian organic exports
Dear NASAA Organic Member, As a valued member, we would like to invite you to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the livestock standards in the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce Edition 3.8 (National Standard). The National Standard is Australia’s technical export standard for organic and bio-dynamic goods. It supports export arrangements […]
NCO Important Notification – NOP Accreditation Surrender
Dear valued NCO Operators and NASAA Organic Members, NCO (NASAA Certified Organic) and its parent company NASAA (National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia) would like to advise you of the important decision that NCO has made regarding its accreditation to the NOP (USDA National Organic Program). After consultation with the USDA NOP accreditation team – […]
NASAA Chair advising of New General Manager Appointment
Dear NASAA Organic Member, As you may know, our General Manager, Alex Mitchell left us a couple of months ago to pursue a career with the Federal Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry. After an extensive search I am pleased to announce that we have now appointed her replacement – Dr Damien Rankine. Damien has […]
Important update from NASAA Chair advising of NCO’s Accreditation status
Dear NASAA Organic Member, OUTCOME OF NASAA CERTIFIED ORGANIC PTY LTD (NCO) ACCREDITATION PROCESS: LIFTING OF SUSPENSION I am writing to inform you of the outcome relating to NCO’s suspension resolution regarding their IOAS accreditation to Scheme: ISO/IEC 17065:2012. As you would be aware, NCO is a wholly owned subsidiary of NASAA Organic, and whilst […]
Update on NCO’s Suspension
Dear valued clients and members, NASAA Certified Organic Pty Ltd (NCO) and its parent company the National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia (NASAA) would like to thank you for your continued patience whilst we awaited the outcome following NCO’s accreditation suspension period that was announced in October 2023. As you’re aware, NCO’s accreditor IOAS had […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Parliament puts on a show of support for certified organic industry
Parliament puts on a show of support for certified organic industry MEMBERS of Parliament from across the political spectrum have joined international dignitaries and an array of the country’s top certified organic producers for a historic event at Parliament House to mark the formation of the Parliamentary Friends of Australia’s Organic Industry (PFAOI). Read the […]
Promotional activities for Australian Organic Awareness Month (AOAM) during September, 2023
Dear NCO Operator & NASAA Organic Member, As you may already be aware from our previous communications, September is Australian Organic Awareness Month (AOAM). NASAA Organic would like to support the AOAM campaign by inviting certified operators to send us a social post (No more than 150 words) with an image to showcase your business […]