Legislation regulating New Zealand’s organic sector is about to pass through its final stages in Parliament and will be a major boost for exporters meeting the global demand for safe, ‘clean’, GE-free organic products. The Organic Products Bill helps bring New Zealand into line with international organic certification under which Genetically Engineered (GE) organisms are prohibited.
The Organic Products Bill aims to give businesses clarity around product claims and to reassure consumers about the integrity of organic production systems. This legislation comes at a time when consumer trust and confidence in brands is becoming increasingly important as a competitive point of difference for New Zealand exports.
Thursday, 25 February 2021, 2:58 pm
Legislation regulating New Zealand s organic sector is
about to pass through its final stages in Parliament and
will be a major boost for exporters meeting the global
demand for safe, clean , GE-free organic products. The
Organic Products Bill helps bring New Zealand into line with
international organic certification under which Genetically
Engineered (GE) organisms are prohibited.
The Organic
Products Bill aims to give businesses clarity around product
claims and to reassure consumers about the integrity of
organic production systems. This legislation comes at a time
when consumer trust and confidence in brands is becoming
increasingly important as a competitive point of difference
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