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How do I know if it is organic? |
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Look to see if the product is certified.
All certified organic and certified biodynamic products has been approved by an independent body known as an organic certifier. The organic certifier audits and certifies the food and/or the food making, distribution and storage processes as organic. At present in Australia there are 7 organic certifiers, listed below, that each have their own unique logo. Look out for this logo or certifiers name on your food. These certifiers are monitored by an independent auditor from Australia at Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS).
Australian Certified Organic (ACO)
PO Box 530 Chermside QLD 4032
Ph 07 3350 5716 Fax 07 3350 5996
www.australianorganic.com.au |
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Bio-Dynamic Research Institute (BDRI)
c/- Post Office, Powelltown VIC 3797
Ph 03 5966 7333 Fax 03 5966 7433
www.demeter.org.au |
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National Association For Sustainable
Agriculture Australia Ltd (NASAA)
PO Box 768, Stirling SA 5152
Ph 08 8370 8455 Fax 08 8370 8381
www.nasaa.com.au |
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Organic Food Chain (OFC)
PO Box 2390, Toowoomba QLD 4350
Ph 07 4637 2600 Fax 07 4696 7689
www.organicfoodchain.com.au |
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Organic Growers Of Australia OGA Certified
PO Box 6171, South Lismore NSW 2480
Ph 02 6622 0100 Fax 02 6622 0900
www.organicgrowers.org.au |
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Safe Food Queensland (SFQ)
PO Box 440, Spring Hill QLD 4004
Ph 07 3253 9800 Ph 1800 300 815 (QLD)
www.safefood.qld.gov.au |
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Tasmanian Organic-Dynamic Producers Inc. (T.O.P)
PO Box 434, Mowbray Heights TAS 7248
Ph/ Fax 03 6363 5162 |
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