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PESTICIDE REGISTRATION,
ORGANIC STANDARDS
PESTICIDE REGISTRATION
Registration of pesticides in Australia is the
responsibility of the Australian Pesticides and
Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
APVMA assesses and registers these chemicals to
ensure that they perform as claimed and are safe
for people, animals and the land. APVMA also
issues permits for off-label uses. Check on the
APVMA database that the chemicals you use are
registered for use:
www.apvma.gov.au
and follow the links to PUBCRIS (the Public
Chemical Registration Information System).
Many registered products are not available for
home garden use.
ORGANIC STANDARDS
AS 6000—2009. Organic and Biodynamic
Products (Standards Australia) outlines minimum
requirements to be met by growers and
manufacturers wishing to label their products
‘organic’ or ‘biodynamic’ within Australia.
Organic Federation of Australia (OFA) is the
peak body for the organic industry in Australia
www.ofa.org.au
and follow the links to obtain the domestic and
export organic standards and certifiers.
Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA)
www.bfa.com.au
NASAA Certified Organic
www.nasaa.com.au
Organic Growers of Australia (OGA)
www.organicgrowers.org.au/