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Dear Operator
ACO is changing the way we offer our certification programs.
ACO currently certifies all Operators to the National Standard for Organic & Biodynamic Produce (National Standard) and the Australian Certified Organic Standard (ACOS).
Certification to both standards has been a condition of our licence agreement with Australian Organic Limited (AOL) who own the ACOS, and Australia’s most widely recognised organic mark, the Bud Logo.
ACO are committed to providing our Operators with the certification options that are most appropriate for their business.
From 1 July 2021, you will have the option to certify to the National Standard only.
ACO also strongly support the work of AOL as the Peak Industry Body.
The Industry Development Levy (IDL) paid by ACOS certified Operators is the principal source of funding for AOL and the important work they do on behalf of the organic industry. This work includes representation to government on key matters relating to biosecurity, trade and regulation. The IDLs have also funded the progress in domestic regulatory reform and AOL has been the driving force behind the Government recently convening the Organic Industry Advisory Group. For more information on what your IDL fee supports click this link: https://austorganic.com/the-bud-license/
Further information about the benefits of continuing with your ACOS certification can be found here:
https://austorganic.com/industry/certification-and-standards/standards/acos/
If you choose not to continue with ACOS certification but would like to continue contributing toward the activities of the Peak Body, an annual membership with AOL is available with details at the following link: https://austorganic.com/membership/
Please also note that AOL have significantly reduced the IDL amounts payable for the majority of Producers. The following changes to the IDL Tier levels are effective as at 1 July 2021:
Producer Levies as at 1 July 2021
| Producer Tiers |
Gross Organic Sales |
Annual IDL Payable |
| Producer 1 |
$0 - $50,000 |
$ Nill |
| Producer 2 |
$50,001 - $350,000 |
$500 |
| Producer 3 |
$350,001 - $1M |
$2,000 |
| Producer 4 |
$1,000,001 - $5M |
$3,000 |
| Producer 5 |
$5,000,001 - $20M |
$4,000 |
| Producer 6 |
>$20M |
$6,000 |
There are no changes to the Processor/ Wholesaler Levies.
| Processor/ Wholesaler Tiers |
Gross Organic Sales |
Annual IDL Payable |
| Processor 1 |
$0 - $50,000 |
$330 |
| Processor 2 |
$50,001 - $100,000 |
$440 |
| Processor 3 |
$100,001 - $200,000 |
$495 |
| Processor 4 |
$200,001 - $300,000 |
$825 |
| Processor 5 |
$300,001 - $400,000 |
$1,155 |
| Processor 6 |
$400,001 - $500,000 |
$1,485 |
| Processor 7 |
$500,001 - $600,000 |
$1,815 |
| Processor 8 |
$600,001 - $700,000 |
$2,145 |
| Processor 9 |
$700,001 - $800,000 |
$2,475 |
| Processor 10 |
$800,001 - $900,000 |
$2,805 |
| Processor 11 |
$900,001 - $1,000,000 |
$3,135 |
| Processor 12 |
$1,000,001 - $1,200,000 |
$3.630 |
| Processor 13 |
Over $1,200,001 |
$4,40 |
If you have any questions in relation to this matter, please contact us on
07 3350 5706 or email us at info@aco.net.au
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