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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01 | Consultation on proposed changes to include a new algae section in the National Standard | 21 March 2025 | 20 April 2025 |
Previous notices
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 |
| 2024-06 | Updated Fire Ants Organic Notice | 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
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