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Information on Certification

The Bio-Dynamic Research Institute (BDRI) is accredited by the Commonwealth Government Organic Program, as a recognised Organic and Bio-Dynamic Certification Bodyand by IOAS to ISO 17065.

BDRI is accredited by IOAS for the scope of product certification: Accreditation Number 100. Please refer to Accredited Bodies – IOAS for current information.

The Bio-Dynamic Research Institute (BDRI) certify Operators to the National Standard for Organic and Bio Dynamic Produce as well as the rights to use the Demeter trade mark.

The National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce provides a framework for the organic industry covering production, processing, transportation, labelling and importation. Furthermore the Standard aims to ensure conditions of fair competition in the market place by distinguishing those products produced according to this Standard from those produced by other means. Use of this Standard provides transparency and credibility for the industry and protects the consumer against deception and fraud.

Information on Certification

The Bio-Dynamic Research Institute (BDRI) is accredited by the Commonwealth Government Organic Program, as a recognised Organic and Bio-Dynamic Certification Bodyand by IOAS to ISO 17065.

BDRI is accredited by IOAS for the scope of product certification: Accreditation Number 100. Please refer to Accredited Bodies – IOAS for current information.

The Bio-Dynamic Research Institute (BDRI) certify Operators to the National Standard for Organic and Bio Dynamic Produce as well as the rights to use the Demeter trade mark.

The National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce provides a framework for the organic industry covering production, processing, transportation, labelling and importation. Furthermore the Standard aims to ensure conditions of fair competition in the market place by distinguishing those products produced according to this Standard from those produced by other means. Use of this Standard provides transparency and credibility for the industry and protects the consumer against deception and fraud.

DEMETER Bio-Dynamic:

Certification for operators that satisfy the requirements of the Australian Biodynamic method, as well as the requirements of the National Standard for Organic and Bio-dynamic produce. The “Demeter biodynamic”  trademark can be assigned to products that meet both of these requirements. 

Organic:

Operators who meet the requirements of the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce are eligible for Organic certification. The ‘Organic Certified’ trademark can be assigned to produce or products that comply with this standard.

Bio-Dynamic:

This is Bio-Dynamic certification for Operators who satisfy the requirements of the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce including section 1.25. The “Organic Certified” trade mark can be assigned to produce and or products that comply with this standard.

Safeguarding the Integrity of DEMETER and BDRI

The Bio-Dynamic Research Institute exercises control of the proper use of the DEMETER Mark or word and the BDRI Organic Mark. This includes applying corrective actions where minor infringements occur, to de-certification or even legal action if necessary.

Any incorrect reference to the BDRI certification scheme, or misleading use of licenses, certificates, marks or any other mechanism for indicating a product is certified found in documentation or other publicity, shall be dealt with by the Institute.

Safeguarding the Integrity of DEMETER and BDRI

The Bio-Dynamic Research Institute exercises control of the proper use of the DEMETER Mark or word and the BDRI Organic Mark. This includes applying corrective actions where minor infringements occur, to de-certification or even legal action if necessary.

Any incorrect reference to the BDRI certification scheme, or misleading use of licenses, certificates, marks or any other mechanism for indicating a product is certified found in documentation or other publicity, shall be dealt with by the Institute.