IMPORTANT – THURSDAY 26 JUNE 2025

NASAA Certified Organic Pty Ltd (NCO) – Cessation of Operations

Freshcare has been advised that NASAA Certified Organic Pty Ltd (NCO), a Freshcare approved Certification Body, has ceased trading effective Thursday 26 June 2025.

We are currently seeking further clarification on the situation and are working with relevant parties to understand the implications for participants certified through NCO.

Freshcare’s priority is to ensure continuity of certification services and minimise disruption for all affected businesses. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

Please refer to our post NCO Closure and Certification Transfers for updates on information and answers to common questions.

In the meantime, participants are encouraged to continue with their usual processes and contact the Freshcare team if they have any immediate concerns or require support.

Please direct all enquiries to [email protected].

Which Program for my business?

On Farm

Freshcare offers two certification programs for the growing and harvest of fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers and foliage. These are presented in the following standards:

Food Safety & Quality

This program provides growers and grower-packers with the essential on-farm and post-harvest food safety criteria required to be met and maintained for the production of safe, quality, fresh produce.
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Environmental

This program is focused on best practice outcomes, to provide growers and grower-packers with a pathway to demonstrate sustainable production and environmental management.
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Wine Industry

 

Freshcare offers two options for viticulture growers, wineries and wine businesses the requirements to become certified members of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.

Viticulture

This program provides provides a mechanism for Australian wine grape growers and winemakers to be acknowledged for their practices according to recognised international standards of Sustainability.
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Winery

This program is focused on best practice outcomes, to provide growers and grower-packers with a pathway to demonstrate sustainable production and environmental management.
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Supply Chain

Freshcare has been developed to provide a food safety and quality management program for businesses involved in fresh produce supply chain operations.

Food Safety & Quality

This program provides growers and grower-packers with the essential on-farm and post-harvest food safety criteria required to be met and maintained for the production of safe, quality, fresh produce.
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Resources

Freshcare resources and tools are available for download, to support you with program requirements.
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