Organic Standards

We have developed the highest organic standards of international repute to audit and certify the processes carried out by organic producers. These standards continue to evolve, reflecting best practise and pre-empting industry and consumer concerns domestically and internationally. To download our organic standards (introductory and sector modules) please click here.

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Our organic standards are available for purchase in various formats as outlined below. These can be ordered by printing & faxing or emailing us our order form.

Complete Set in Ring Bound Folder

A complete set of our organic standards in an A4 ring bound folder. This includes a set of ALL sector modules in a sturdy A4 folder plus a free copy on CD.

One sector in Ring Bound Folder

Each A4 folder contains the introductory modules relevant to ALL sectors and ONE individual sector module e.g. Orchard or Livestock Production.

Module 4: Orchard Production
Module 5: Livestock Production
Module 6: Aquaculture Production
Module 7: Honey & Bee Products Production
Module 8: Wild & Natural Production and Traditional Agriculture
Module 9: Crop Production
Module 10: Viticulture Production & Winemaking
Module 13: Processing
Module 14: Distribution
Module 22: Evaluation of Inputs

Additional Sector Modules

If you operate in more than one sector, additional modules can be purchased separately.

CD

The latest edition of our organic standards is available on CD. The introductory modules and ALL sector modules are included.

Free for New Applicants

A CD with introductory modules and ALL sector modules is supplied free of charge to new applicants on receipt of their application and payment.

 

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

Geoskincare 220

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.

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