Organic International Market Access
BioGro certification is internationally recognised and accredited.
This means with BioGro certification, New Zealand producers can access international markets and tap into the growing consumer demand for organic produce.
BioGro assists producers to meet international organic regulations in key export markets including Europe, Canada, the US and parts of Asia.
Producers certified under BioGro's International Programme can export products into the following overseas markets:
IFOAM* is the official umbrella organisation for the worldwide organic agricultural movement.
MPI Official Organic Assurance Programme for organic exports to Europe, Switzerland, the US, Japan, and Taiwan from New Zealand.
Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) for organic exports to Japan.
Canadian Organic Regime* (COR) for organic exports to Canada.
Canada Organic Equivalency Agreement* for organic exports to the USA.
USDA Organic Regulations for organic exports to the U.S.
Soil Association Certification Accepted Product for organic exports to the United Kingdom.
*within the scope of the accreditation for product certification issued by the IOAS - Registration no. 23
Accreditations
IOAS - Covering Canada Organic Regime, NATRUE and IFOAM
MPI - Covering the Official Organic Assurance Programme (OOAP) - includes the EU, Switzerland, and Taiwan.
The U.S. if a producer is certified by the National Organic Programme (NOP).
Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) exports to Japan
Japan MAFF - Covering Japan