Certifications

Member of Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation APCO is a co-regulatory, not for profit organisation that partners with government and industry to reduce the harmful impact of packaging on the Australian environment. They promote sustainable design and recycling initiatives, waste to landfill reduction activities and circular economy projects. APCO's Members are from a variety of industries and organisation sizes - from multi-national corporates to local small businesses - APCO supports organisations’ move toward a strategic approach to sustainability that helps deliver organisational and cost efficiencies.

Certificate of Conformance ABAP 10108
Relates to Australian Standard 4736-2006 for Compostable and Biodegradable plastics

The Australasian Bioplastics Association launched Australian Standard 4736-2006, compostable and biodegradable plastics – “Biodegradable plastics suitable for composting and other microbial treatment” which is known as the 'seedling logo' certification system throughout Australia and New Zealand. The seedling logo clearly identifies and differentiates packaging materials as biodegradable and compostable. To be certified compostable and carry the seedling logo, suitable biopolymer materials must undergo a stringent test regime outlined by AS4736 and carried out by recognised independent accredited laboratories to the AS4736 standard.

Certificate of Conformance ABAP 20041
Relates to Australian Standard AS 5810-2010 for Home Compostable plastics.

The Australasian Bioplastics Association launched the Home Compostable Verification Scheme throughout Australia and New Zealand. The Home Compostable Verification logo clearly identifies and differentiates packaging materials as biodegradable and compostable. To be certified compostable and carry the Home Compostable Verification logo, suitable biopolymer materials must undergo a stringent test regime outlined by AS 5810-2010 and carried out by recognised independent accredited laboratories to the Australian Standard AS 5810-2010.

ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System

ISO 9001 is an International Standard Certification that was developed by the International Standard Organisation (ISO). They set the standards for the Quality Management and Quality Assurance System.

In order to achieve the ISO 9001:2015 certification, New Directions was audited by a third party to ensure that we have met the following standards:

  • Quality Management System
  • Management Responsibility
  • Resource management
  • Product Realisation
  • Measurement Analysis and Improvement


Being an ISO certified company, we have set a new benchmark in the aromatherapy industry of which we are proud of. This means you as a customer will be supplied quality products via our internal audited systems.

GMP - Good Manufacturing Practices ISO 22716

SGS is globally recognised certifier to help ensure that your cosmetic products are manufactured and handled in compliance with the applicable GMP requirements.

Benefits of Cosmetics GMP Audits by SGS:

  • Ensure the quality of the cosmetic products and consistency
  • Demonstrate the compliance of suppliers and vendors with applicable requirements
  • Identify deficiencies prior to regulatory or sponsor cosmetic inspections
  • Provide periodic training according to applicable regulatory requirements