ACO provides certification services to operators from all sectors of the organic industry. Certification ensures compliance with national production standards and allows trace back of all products to their origin.
Learn more: Australian Certified Organic website
Conformity with Australian Certified Organic's standard is verified by an independent organization (third party) following ISO / IEC Guide 65 Product Certification
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Name
Australian Certified Organic - subsidiary of Biological Farmers of Australia
Member of
IFOAM, ISO
Type
Non-profit
Also manages
None.
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Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Cosmetics / Personal care Fish / Fisheries Food
Where this ecolabel is found
Cook Islands
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Last updated: 20 January 2012