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	China Organic (COFCC) China · Tier 1 Gold	BioGro New Zealand New Zealand · Tier 1 Gold
What it means	China's national organic certification under the Certification and Accreditation Administration. Mandatory on any product sold as '有机' (organic) in mainland China.	New Zealand's largest organic certifier. Recognised by the EU, US, and Japan under their respective import-equivalence regimes.
Scope	Food	Several categories
Established	2005	1983
Inspection	Annual on-site by CNCA-accredited certifier	Annual on-site, IFOAM-accredited
Residue testing	Required	Risk-based
Guarantees	≥95% organic ingredients. No synthetic pesticides, no GMOs. Annual third-party certification. Each certified product carries a unique 17-digit traceability code.	≥95% organic ingredients. No synthetic pesticides, no GMOs. Annual on-site inspection. Covers food, textiles, and personal care under separate standards.
Does NOT	Imported organic foods must be re-certified under the Chinese standard — overseas certifications alone are not accepted for the 有机 label.	New Zealand has no single legally-mandated 'organic' definition — voluntary certification is the norm.

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