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AUSTRALIAN ORGANIC WINE LABELS RECOGNISED IN JAPAN AND INDIA
By Susan Lewis
8-10-2025
Credit: Bethany Szentesi/Splash
Australia’s organic wine labels are being recognised in Japan and India, following agreements of mutual recognition of organic certification systems with the two major Asian markets.
The change means less red tape for Australian producers of organic wines, beer and spirits, who would have otherwise had to obtain additional certification requirements to label and market their beverages as organic in the Japanese and Indian markets.
The convenience for Australian producers in Japan has started on 1 October, while the mutual recognition agreement with India was announced last month.
Australian Grape & Wine chief executive Lee McLean said the developments would provide producers of organic wines and spirits with a significant boost in these markets.
“This is an excellent outcome for Australian wine producers, particularly those in the growing organic segment. Equivalence arrangements reduce red tape and costs, so our producers can focus on building their brands and expanding their exports in these valuable markets,” McLean told Wine Title.
Exports of organic wine to Japan have more than doubled over the last decade, and McLean noted that the new equivalence arrangement would help maintain momentum.
“Japan is already a strong and established destination for Australian wine, and this agreement ensures our organic producers are not burdened with additional regulatory hurdles that would have made it harder to compete.”
He added that India’s organic market also presents a future growth opportunity.
“The Indian organic market is expanding rapidly, and this agreement puts Australian producers in a strong position to meet that demand. It’s another important step in diversifying our export footprint and building resilience in our sector.”
The agreement with Japan was reached following a successful audit of the Australian organic export system.
Australian Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said these changes would provide greater certainty for producers of organic products.
“We know that our nation is well regarded as a producer of organic products, and changes like these will further promote Australia’s reputation as an exporter of clean and green agricultural products,” said Collins.
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