Conversion labeling makes it clear that the:

• Ingredients within the certified product are from a farm in the stage of conversion to organic that may have only been using organic management practices for a short time.
• The first level of certification where a label can be used is called “Conversion to Organic”.
• The conversion label must be clearly distinguishable from the Organic label

Organic products shall not be labeled as GMO free in the context of this Standard.

Any reference to genetic engineering or product labels shall be limited to the production and processing methods themselves having not used GMOs.

The NASAA Label accurately indicates

• Throughout the market chain, including the consumer, that the produce so labeled has been produced in accordance with this Standard.
• Where more than 5% of agricultural ingredients are non organic, no NASAA Label may be used and the product description may only make reference to the organic ingredients certified by NASAA.
• Any product of non organic agricultural origin shall not include prohibited products or ingredients or be subject to prohibited processing methods.
• All ingredients of a multi ingredient product shall be listed on the product label in order of their weight percentage. It shall be apparent which ingredients are of organic certified origin and which are not. All additives and preservatives shall be listed with their full name.

Labeling of certified products must include the following details:

• The person or company legally responsible for the production or processing of the product
• Level of certification
• NASAA registration number and relevant NASAA Label

Certified organic products may not include the same ingredient derived from both an organic and a non-organic (including Conversion to Organic and Organic) source.

FOR PROCESSED PRODUCTS

“Certified Organic”

• must contain a minimum of 95% of Organic ingredients by raw material weight (excluding salt and added water)

“In conversion to Organic”

• Where more than 5% of Conversion to Organic ingredients are used in an Organic product

“Reference to certification or certified ingredients”

• Where the Organic ingredients are between 70% and 95%

FOR POULTRY PRODUCTS

“Certified organic poultry”

• must be fed on feed which is certified Organic.

“Conversion to Organic”

• Feeding any portion of feed which is certified Conversion to organic

FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS

“Organic or Biodynamic”

• the livestock diet must be sourced from organic or biodynamic feed.

“In conversion”

• Feeding any portion of in conversion feed