NASAA Certified Organic collapse threatens export capabilities for hundreds of Australian producers

Hundreds of farmers and food producers across Australia are scrambling to keep their organic standard certification after the collapse of a major organic certifier.

South Australian-based NASAA Certified Organic Pty Ltd (NCO) was placed into voluntary administration last week.

Products certified by NCO met federal government standards for exporting legitimate organic products, but producers have been told that certification is no longer valid.

Those affected have until September 26 to find a new certifier before their certification expires, or face not being able to export organic products.

Jackie Brian, chief executive of peak industry body Australian Organic…