BioGro New Zealand Domestic Certification Programme
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| Web Address |
http://www.bio-gro.co.nz/main.php?page=230 |
| Type |
Industry/sector based |
| Category |
Animal welfare; Biodiversity/conservation; Food safety; Genetic modification; Land management; Natural resource management; Organic; Product quality attributes; Social/Labour; Toxic/hazardous/restricted; Waste management; Water management |
| Scope |
Farming (pastoral, arable, horticulture, other); Fishing (off shore, onshore, aquaculture); Food and beverages |
| Life Cycle |
Manufacturing/processing; Resource extraction/growing |
| Independently Audited |
No |
| Standards Available |
Yes |
| Audit Frequency |
Annually |
| Certifier |
BioGro New Zealand |
| Usage |
New Zealand - National |
| Country of Origin |
New Zealand |
| Year of Origin |
1983 |
| Owner |
New Zealand Biological Producers and Consumers Council Inc. (NZBPCC) |
| Accreditation |
International Federation of Organic Movements |
| Synopsis |
Certifies that agricultural products adhere to BioGro's organic standards. This certification programme has two levels: 'In Conversion To' and 'Certified Organic'. Before being awarded Certified Organic status, the producers need to go through a conversion process which takes 3 years and can only use the 'In Conversion To' logo during this time. BioGro holds ISO 17020/EN 45004 accreditation. |