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Become a member of NZBPCS

Being certified organic by BioGro is one thing. Being a member of the New Zealand Biological Producers and Consumers Society (NZBPCS) is quite another.

NZBPCS, which owns BioGro, is a not for profit, incorporated society and registered charity that has been working since 1983 to safeguard the interests of organic producers and consumers, and to increase the awareness and demand for certified organic products and services in New Zealand. This important work is funded by its membership.

To become a member please visit www.nzbpcs.org

BioGro Bulletins

Fraudulent feijoas a pest for organics community

On 15 December 2011, MAF released a press release which reported that six samples of organic feijoas included in the Food Residue Surveillance Programme (FRSP) were found to contain residues of pesticides that are not permitted to be used in organic production. MAF have subsequently confirmed that the feijoas were certified organic. The name of the certifier is yet to be disclosed.

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Producer Profile

NZ Skincare Company

NZ Skincare Company made a move in 2011 for its skincare brand ‘geoskincare’ to switch its organic certification to BioGro. Founder Penny Vergeest is proud to explain why.