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BioGro New Zealand logo
BioGro New Zealand
New Zealand · Tier 1 Gold
Non-GMO Project Verified logo
Non-GMO Project Verified
United States · Tier 3 Specialty
JAS Organic logo
JAS Organic
Japan · Tier 1 Gold
What it meansNew Zealand's largest organic certifier. Recognised by the EU, US, and Japan under their respective import-equivalence regimes.North America's leading 'no genetically modified organisms' certification. Tests for the presence of GMOs in finished products. NOT organic.Japan's national organic standard under the Japanese Agricultural Standard system. The mark must appear on any food sold as 'organic' (有機 or オーガニック) in Japan.
ScopeSeveral categoriesFoodFood
Established198320102001
InspectionAnnual on-site, IFOAM-accreditedAnnual third-party audit + lab testingAnnual on-site by MAFF-registered certifier
Residue testingRisk-basedGMO testing only (not pesticide)Required for high-risk operations
Guarantees
  • ≥95% organic ingredients.
  • No synthetic pesticides, no GMOs.
  • Annual on-site inspection.
  • Covers food, textiles, and personal care under separate standards.
  • Verified absence of GMO ingredients (with action thresholds, not zero tolerance).
  • Annual third-party verification.
  • Tracing and segregation across the supply chain.
  • ≥95% organic ingredients.
  • No synthetic pesticides, no synthetic fertilizers, no GMOs.
  • Annual inspection by a MAFF-registered certifier.
Does NOT
  • New Zealand has no single legally-mandated 'organic' definition — voluntary certification is the norm.
  • Doesn't mean organic — Non-GMO products can use synthetic pesticides and fertilizers freely.
  • Mutual recognition with the US, EU, and Canada applies to specific product categories — check each agreement before importing.

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