Certified Organic – Trust the Label

1. Better for the environment
The ACO Standard prohibits synthetic pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Certified organic farming promotes biodiversity, soil regeneration, and protection of native flora and fauna.

2. True free range
Only certified organic livestock are guaranteed to be 100% free range. No caged chickens, no sow stalls. Animals must be raised with high welfare standards and space to behave naturally. 

• Example: certified organic chickens = max 1,500 birds per hectare.
• Non-certified “free range” = up to 10,000 birds per hectare.

3. Healthier food
Certified organic food is free from synthetic colourings, preservatives, additives, and GM ingredients — substances linked to allergies, asthma, and behavioural issues such as ADHD.

4. Safe for your skin
If you wouldn’t eat it, why put it on your body? Certified organic skincare contains no synthetic fragrances, silicones, paraffins, petroleum, or ethoxylated ingredients. All products are cruelty-free and use only safe, natural ingredients.

5. Guaranteed GM-free
In Australia, GM ingredients don’t always have to be labelled. Certified organic is your only guarantee that food is GM-free and made without nanotechnology.

6. Socially responsible
ACO upholds fair trade principles and protects workers’ rights, ensuring certified organic is better for people as well as the planet.

7. A logo with integrity
Every ACO product carries a unique certification number for full traceability. Random audits and product testing ensure the Bud logo always represents genuine, high-quality organic standards.