Hold organic certification before claiming 'organic'
Use of 'organic' on food labels requires certification by an accredited certifier under NASAA / ACO.
Who must comply
Producers + retailers claiming 'organic' on Australian food.
What triggers it
Use of 'organic' / 'biodynamic' claims.
When due
Continuous; certification annually renewed.
Evidence required
Current certification; chain-of-custody records; labelling compliance.
Max penalty
ACL misleading conduct — civil penalties up to $50M / 30% turnover
Summary
Use of 'organic' or 'biodynamic' claims on Australian food labels is governed by the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce + ACL misleading conduct. Six AQIS-accredited certifiers; without certification, organic claims attract ACCC + state Fair Trading enforcement under s 18 ACL.
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Source: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/export/controlled-goods/organic-bio-dynamic/exporting-organic-products. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.