Export Control (Organic Goods) Rules 2021
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2‑1 Organic goods that are prescribed goods
(1) For the purposes of subsection 28(1) of the Act and subject to subsections (2) and (3) of this section, organic goods are prescribed for the purposes of the Act.
Note: Organic goods are taken not to be prescribed goods for the purposes of the Act in the circumstances prescribed by section 2‑2 of this instrument (see the definition of prescribed goods in section 12 of the Act).
(2) Organic goods that are cosmetic products are not prescribed for the purposes of subsection 28(1) of the Act unless: (a) the goods are intended to be exported to a country (the importing country); and (b) for the purpose of meeting an importing country requirement of that country, an organic goods certificate is required in relation to the organic goods.
Note: Examples of cosmetic products are soaps, shampoos and fragrances (including for pet grooming), skin moisturisers, colour cosmetics and deodorants.
(3) Organic goods for export to New Zealand are not prescribed for the purposes of subsection 28(1) of the Act unless, for the purpose of meeting an importing country requirement of New Zealand, an organic goods certificate is required in relation to the organic goods.