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 is an exciting milestone for our industry on the path to domestic regulation. It’s taken years of hard work from many organisations and individuals within the industry to achieve this, and one which we should all take a moment to celebrate!
If passed, this Bill would establish the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce as the mandatory domestic certification standard for businesses selling organic products in Australia. This would provide protection for certified organic operators, opportunities to discuss equivalency with overseas markets and a gateway to further development of the industry.
More information: A full media release and FAQs can be viewed from the links provided below:
In order to raise awareness, garner maximum support of the proposed Bill from all sides of politics and give it the best chance of being passed, NASAA along with our industry partners in the Organic Development Group (ODG), encourage members, organic operators and consumers to raise their voices to highlight why domestic regulation is so important for consumer protection and to facilitate new growth in our industry.
In order to help you with this, over coming days we will provide a suite of resources which will be available for anyone wishing to lend their support to this important cause – this will include letters you can send to your local MP and the Minister for Agriculture (Julie Collins), social media resources and more.
We want to hear from you! Tell us what you think or ask us any questions by visiting our website page Click Here
Kind regards,
Damien Rankine
NASAA Organic General Manager
Image: Jackie, David and Damien celebrating the National Organic Standard Bill 2024 being presented to the Senate on Tuesday 19th November.
Jackie Brian (CEO – Australian Organic Ltd), Hon. David Littleproud MP, Damien Rankine (General Manager – NASAA Organic).