In the aim of protecting consumers’ interests, the Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) have created a new consumer feedback program to assist with the regulation of unscrupulous organic claims in the market. Consumers are encouraged to provide feedback, report on dubious organic claims on products in the marketplace, (whether certified or non-certified) and to ask their questions relating to organic certification and standards. While certified organic products such as those carrying the “Bud”... ...Read more »

Standards Australia has today announced the publication of the first Australian Standard for organic and biodynamic products. The standard (AS 6000-2009 Organic and biodynamic products) outlines the minimum requirements to be met by growers and manufacturers wishing to label their products ‘organic’ and ‘biodynamic’. It will establish an agreed set of procedures to be followed for the production, preparation, transportation, marketing and labelling of organic and biodynamic... ...Read more »

Dr. Andrew Monk, convenor of the Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) Standards Advisory Group, says a new standard for organic being developed with Standards Australia will not change the answer to the consumer question - “how can I trust organic?”"The only solution for the consumer will remain the same: look for a ‘certified organic’ logo to be absolutely certain a product is organic.” A certification logo currently must accompany the word ‘organic’ on... ...Read more »