Amendments to the National Standard for Organic and Bio-dynamic Produce

The National Standard for Organic and Bio-dynamic Produce is Australia’s export standard for organic and bio-dynamic produce.

This page will be used for consulting with you on proposed amendments to the National Standard. It will also outline the outcomes of proposals.

Your feedback will help us keep our National Standards relevant and practical for the industries they support.

The National Standards Advisory Committee (NSAC) continues to identify sections of the National Standard for review and individual areas for further analysis.

The next meeting of the NSAC is scheduled for February 2024.

Open consultations – provide your feedback.

There are currently no open consultations.

Closed consultations

Industry feedback was sought on proposed amendments to the National Standard for Organic and Bio-dynamic Produce, relating to:

Proposed addition of analgesic
This survey is now closed. Currently under review by the NSAC’s Livestock Working Group

1.24 Proposed addition of algae

This survey is now closed. Proposed Amendments Accepted

1.25.2 Bio-dynamic preparations
This survey is now closed. Proposed Amendments Accepted

1.15 Livestock Breeds and Breeding (semen sexing in dairy cattle)
This survey is now closed. Proposed Amendments Accepted

1.23 Bee Products (pest and disease control)
This survey is now closed. Proposed Amendments Rejected

1.13 to 1.22 Livestock Standards and Appendices D, J and L
This survey is now closed. Currently under review by the NSAC’s Livestock Working Group

6.1.1 to 6.1.6 Imported Products Section
This survey is now closed. Currently On Hold

Please contact the Organic Exports Program if you have any questions organicexports@aff.gov.au

About the National Standard

The National Standard provides the requirements for the labelling of goods which either state or imply they have been produced under organic or bio-dynamic systems. It includes requirements for production, processing, storage, transportation, labelling and importation of produce and aligns with the requirements of our international trading partners.

You can read more about the National Standard on our website.