Australian Organic Ltd

Australian Organic Ltd (AOL) is Australia’s largest industry body representing over 2,000 certified organic operators in Australia and throughout the Asia Pacific region. AOL is a non-for-profit, member-owned organisation and the owner of Australia’s most recognised organic logo, the Bud logo.

Established in 1987 (formerly Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA)), AOL has been the major force in ensuring organic standards remain robust and are in line with global export markets. Australian Organic Ltd owns the most recognised organic logo amongst consumers in the country – the Australian Certified Organic Bud Logo.

AOL promote and support certified organic products, brands and businesses by connecting trade through industry networking events, and by educating consumers via annual campaigns including Australian Organic Awareness Month (held every September) and the Australian Organic Industry Awards.

Fact: the word ‘organic’ isn’t regulated in Australia under labelling laws. This means that products can claim organic without having to adhere to any type of standard and can contain potentially harmful ingredients.

It is our goal in 2020, to continue to work with all levels of government to regulate the term ‘organic’, so that when you pick up a product claiming organic, it truly is an organic product.

Always remember to look for a certification logo, like the organic Bud logo.