The development of an Australian Standard for the organic and
biodynamic industry is near completion. Once finalised, the Australian
Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Products will establish one uniform
standard to address industry and government needs and consumer
uncertainty around marketing and labelling claims on organics products.
It places particular emphasis on farming and management practices which
promote the use of renewable resources and conservation of soil , water
and energy resources. The draft Australian Standard for Organic and
Biodynamic Products and supporting material is available for public
comment from 21 July 2008. members of the public and interested parties
are encouraged to review the document and provide feedback to Standards
Australia by 22 September 2008. Standards Australia is working towards
publishing the Australian Standard by December 2008.<br><i>Fonte di informazione:</i> «Organic-Market.info», 28 luglio 2008, www.organic-market.info