Why Choose Certified Organic Tea?
When shopping for organic teas it can be helpful to know the difference between 'Organic' and 'Certified Organic'. Anyone can refer to their own products as 'Organic' as currently this is not monitored by any agency. The use of the words 'Certified Organic' however is overseen by a number of internationally recognised governing bodies in Australia to ensure organic integrity.
Certified Organic Guarantee
In order to guarantee that products are truly organic, they need to be certified. When you purchase certified organic teas you can rest assured knowing that they are grown and processed without the use of synthetic chemicals or fertilisers for a minimum of a three year period. The Tea Hut has been assessed and our operations inspected to ensure that we continue to uphold the integrity of any product claiming certified organic status.
Is The Tea Hut a Certified Organic business?
Yes, The Tea Hut is certified by the Southern Cross Certified Australia (SXC), this means that we undergo the rigorous auditing process each year to achieve and maintain certification.
Please Note: We are currently in the process of transitioning over our certification services to Southern Cross Certified Australia (SXC) from Australian Certified Organic (ACO). Packaging can show either logo for a period of time.
Southern Cross Certified Australia (SXC)
Australia’s newest and most progressive organic and sustainable agricultural certification company.
Southern Cross Certified is authorised by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to certify organic operators to The National Standard for Organic & Biodynamic Produce.
Southern Cross Certified is accredited by IOAS for the scope of product certification. Accreditation number 127. Please refer to www.ioas.org/accreditation/accredited-bodies/ for current information.
The following are IOAS accredited services:
ISO17065:2012 - Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services (in relation to The National Standard for Organic & Biodynamic Produce)
The International Accredited Certification Bodies Equivalent European Union Organic Production & Processing Standard for Third Countries (IACB Standard)
You may view our new certificate details here:
If you have any questions about our products please get in touch with us today. Otherwise please enjoy shopping from our extensive range of certified organic teas. Look for the words 'Certified Organic' in the product name and description on our website. Our goal is to have 100% of our products as certified organic however we do sell a small range of conventional products that may not be available as organic just yet.