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JAS Organic
Japan · Tier 1 Gold
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BioGro New Zealand
New Zealand · Tier 1 Gold
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NATRUE
European Union · Tier 2 Trusted
What it meansJapan'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.New Zealand's largest organic certifier. Recognised by the EU, US, and Japan under their respective import-equivalence regimes.An EU-based natural-and-organic cosmetics certification. Three grades: Natural, Natural with Organic portion, and Organic.
ScopeFoodSeveral categoriesCosmetics
Established200119832007
InspectionAnnual on-site by MAFF-registered certifierAnnual on-site, IFOAM-accreditedAnnual third-party audit
Residue testingRequired for high-risk operationsRisk-basedRisk-based
Guarantees
  • ≥95% organic ingredients.
  • No synthetic pesticides, no synthetic fertilizers, no GMOs.
  • Annual inspection by a MAFF-registered certifier.
  • ≥95% organic ingredients.
  • No synthetic pesticides, no GMOs.
  • Annual on-site inspection.
  • Covers food, textiles, and personal care under separate standards.
  • Restricted ingredient list (no synthetic fragrances, no silicones, no PEGs).
  • Tiered organic content: Natural with Organic portion ≥70% certified organic; Organic ≥95%.
  • Annual third-party verification.
Does NOT
  • Mutual recognition with the US, EU, and Canada applies to specific product categories — check each agreement before importing.
  • New Zealand has no single legally-mandated 'organic' definition — voluntary certification is the norm.
  • Mark is trademark-protected.

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