Switzerland recognises the Australian organics system as equivalent​, under the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) Ordinance on Organic Farming of 22 September 1997 (Status as of 1 January 2019). Under the agreement, Australia is recognised for:

• unprocessed crop products
• processed agricultural products for use as food (composed of essentially one or more ingredients of plant origin)
  
• vegetative propagating material and seeds for cultivation.  
  

For full details refer to the Swiss document 910.181 EAER Ordinance of 22 September 1997 on Organic Farming.

Please note - Switzerland’s recognition of Australia’s organics systems will conclude at the end of 2026. After 31 December 2026, organic exports must be certified to the Swiss organic standard, by an accredited certification body. ​

Exclusions

Wine and yeast are not included in the agreement.

Prohibitions

Under the Agreement, imported organic plant products are prohibited for entry to Switzerland. For example, where Australia imports a plant product certified as organic and used in further processing, the resultant product is not eligible to be exported to Switzerland.

Annex 4 of the EAER Ordinance on Organics Farming, provides:

• 1.2 Exclusion from recognition of products during the conversion period

Australia's listing is as follows: