An index page for previous, current year and archived Export Organic Notices.
Current year notices
Note: This list displays current notices only
| Number | Description | Date of Effect | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | Consultation on proposed changes to sections 1.2, 1.23, 5 and appendices H and L of the National Standard | 12 January 2026 | 11 February 2026 |
Previous notices
| Number | Description | Date of Effect | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06 | Further delay to the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation | Immediate | UFN |
| 2025-05 | Japan: Organics: Equivalence agreement with Japan now includes alcoholic beverages | Immediate | UFN |
| 2025-04 | India – Organics: Mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) for unprocessed plant products and processed foods composed of one or more ingredients of plant origin | Immediate | UFN |
| 2025-03 | Changes to approved certifying body – NASAA Certified Organic | 26 June 2025 | UFN |
| 2025-02 | Publication of EU country risk rating and guidance on European Union Deforestation Regulation | 5 June 2025 | UFN |
| 2025-01 | Consultation on proposed changes to include a new algae section in the National Standard | 21 March 2025 | 20 April 2025 |
Note: This list displays current notices only
| Number | Description | Date of Effect | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | Industry Advice Notice on the European Union Deforestation Regulation | 8 October 2024 | UFN |
| 2024-09 | Consultation on proposed changes to the livestock standards of the National Standard | 13 September 2024 | 12 November 2024 |
| 2024-08 | Call for organic algae working group members | 5 August 2024 | 19 August 2024 |
| 2024-07 | Update to the approved amendment to the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce - Algae | Immediate | UFN |
| 2024-05 | European Union regulatory requirements for sampling and unannounced audits | Immediate | UFN |
| 2024-04 | United Kingdom: Organics Policy update: Certificate of Inspection amendment | Immediate | UFN |
| 2024-03 | United States of America: USDA National Organic Program Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule | 19 March 2024 | UFN |
| 2024-02 | Changes to Approved Certifying Bodies (Organics) | 15 February 2024 | UFN |
| 2024-01 | National Standard Advisory Committee (NSAC) position available | 18 January 2024 | UFN |
Note: This list displays current notices only
| Number | Description | Date of Effect | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11 | Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) introduction of organic alcohol beverages | 1 October 2022 | UFN |
| 2023-10 | Changes to approved certifying body – Organic Food Chain – JASANZ accreditation | Immediate | UFN |
| 2023-09 | United States of America: Organics USDA NOP Import Certificate | 19 March 2024 | UFN |
| 2023-08 | European Union Deforestation Regulation | Immediate | UFN |
| 2023-06 | National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Commencement | Immediate | UFN |
| 2023-03 | Approved amendment to the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce | Immediate | UFN |
| 2023-02 | Updated Policy Documents | Immediate | UFN |
| 2023-01 | Organic Exports and COVID-19. Update of notice 2020-03 | Immediate | UFN |
UFN = Until Further Notice
Note: This list displays current notices only
| Number | Description | Date of Effect | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08 | United Kingdom: Organic Guidance on food labelling and advertising rules | 31 December 2023 | UFN |
| 2022-07 | Appointment of Chair to the National Standards Advisory Committee | Immediate | UFN |
| 2022-06 | Updated National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce Edition 3.8 | 01/01/2023 | UFN |
| 2022-04 | Help shape the future of exporting organic agricultural goods | Immediate | UFN |
| 2022-03 | Update Service – subscribe to keep abreast of changes | Immediate | UFN |
UFN = Until Further Notice
Note: This list displays current notices only
| Number | Description | Date of Effect | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04 | Great Britain – Organics: Labelling Rules | 1 January 2021 | UFN |
| 2021-03 | Japan – Organics: Japanese Agricultural Standard for organic livestock products to include organic turkey | 25 July 2021 | UFN |
| 2021-02 | The organic goods certificate | 3am (AEDT) 28 March 2021 | UFN |
| 2021-01 | Commencement of new export legislation on 28 March 2021 | 3am (AEDT) 28 March 2021 | UFN |
UFN = Until Further Notice
Note:This list displays current notices only
| Number | Description | Date of Effect | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/07 | Great Britain – Organics: Organic certificate of inspection process from 1 January 2021 (2020-07) | Immediate | UFN |
| 2020/06 | Taiwan: Australia-Taiwan organic equivalency arrangement – additional information | Immediate | UFN |
| 2020/05 | Organic Produce Certificate and market access requirements for Japan | 15 July 2020 | UFN |
| 2020/04 | Japan – Organic: Equivalence arrangement for organic livestock products and organic processed foods | 16 July 2020 | UFN |
| 2020/03 | Organic Exports and COVID-19: 16 April 2020 update | 16 April 2020 | UFN |
| 2020/02 | Japan – Organic produce: Guidance on the equivalence arrangement for organic livestock products | 16 July 2020 | UFN |
| 2020/01 | Taiwan: Australia-Taiwan organic equivalency arrangement | 23 January 2020 | UFN |
UFN = Until Further Notice
Note:This list displays current notices only
| Number | Description | Date of Effect | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/01 | Guideline for responding to contamination by prohibited substances or materials in the organic export supply chain | 4 January 2018 | UFN |
UFN = Until Further Notice
Note: This list displays current notices only.
| Number | Description | Date of Effect | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04 | European Union (EU) - Use of imported ingredients in organic products exported to the EU | Immediate | UFN |
| 2014-03 | Republic of Korea - conclusion of educational period | Immediate | UFN |
UFN = Until Further Notice
Note: This list displays current notices only.
| Number | Description | Date of Effect | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-04 | MAA - The status of Australia's equivalence negotiations with the Republic of Korea | 23 December 2013 | UFN |
UFN = Until Further Notice
Note: This list displays current notices only.
| Number | Description | Date of Effect | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07 | Requirements for the export of organic plant and plant products (excluding wine) to Japan | 3 November 2011 | UFN |
| 2011-06 | Requirements for consignments of certified organic / bio-dynamic products totalling less than 10 kilograms or 10 litres | 3 November 2011 | UFN |
UFN = Until Further Notice
Please note: these archived notices are no longer in effect and have been removed from the department's website and replaced with links to page snapshots stored in Trove, the National Library of Australia's web archive.