This gazette notification issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) outlines the revised procedure for the export of certified organic products from India.
It mandates that organic products for export must adhere to the standards set by the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).
The notification also stipulates that exports of organic products must be accompanied by a Transaction Certificate (TC) issued by an accredited certification body.
Key Changes
The notification supersedes earlier Public Notice No. 73 (RE-2013)/2009-2014 dated 18.11.2014 and Public Notice No. 10/2015-2020 dated 05.05.2015.
Organic products for export must be produced, processed, packed, and labeled according to the standards specified in the NPOP document available on the APEDA website (www.apeda.gov.in).
Export of organic products requires a Transaction Certificate (TC) issued by a Certification Body accredited by the National Accreditation Body (NAB) under NPOP.
The 8th edition of the NPOP will be effective 180 days from the date of this notification which is January 5, 2025. This means the 8th edition will come into force on July 4, 2025.
Impact Analysis
Exporters of Organic Products
There may be a need to review and update existing processes to ensure compliance with new standards and certification requirements.
Certification Bodies
They need to update their certification processes to align with the 8th edition of NPOP.
National Accreditation Body (NAB)
NAB will need to handle the increased volume of certification requests as exporters seek to comply with the new regulations.
Government Agencies (APEDA, DGFT)
Government agencies may need to conduct awareness programs to educate stakeholders about the new requirements.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The issuing authority of this notification, responsible for regulating foreign trade in India.
National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP): The national standard for organic production in India, administered by the Department of Commerce.
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA): An organization responsible for promoting exports of agricultural and processed food products, also hosting the NPOP document on its website.
National Accreditation Body (NAB): The body responsible for accrediting certification bodies for organic products under NPOP.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2023: The policy document under which the powers are exercised to issue this notification.
Public Notice No. 73 (RE-2013)/2009-2014 dated 18.11.2014: Previous public notice regarding export of certified organic products, now superseded by this notification.
Public Notice No. 10/2015-2020 dated 05.05.2015: Previous public notice regarding export of certified organic products, now superseded by this notification.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 5th January, 2025
No. 39/2024-25
Subject: Procedure for export of certified organic products.
F. No. 01/91/180/190/AM15/Export Cell.—In exercise of the powers conferred under para 1.03 and 2.04 of
the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 as amended time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby lays down the
following procedure for export of certified organic products, in supersession of earlier Public Notice No. 73 (RE-
2013)/2009-2014 dated 18.11.2014 and Public Notice No. 10/2015-2020 dated 05.05.2015:
(i) “Organic Products” for export shall only be certified as such if Produced, Processed, Packed and
labelled as per the standards laid down in the document “National Programme for Organic
Production (NPOP)”, available on the website of APEDA www.apeda.gov.in as amended from time
to time.
(ii) A product will be allowed to be exported as “Organic Product” only when accompanied by a
Transaction Certificate (TC) issued by a Certification Body accredited by the National Accreditation
Body (NAB) for Organic Products under the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)
of the Department of Commerce.
(iii) The 8th edition of the NPOP shall come into force with effect from 180 days from the date of
issuance of this notification.
2. Effect of this Public Notice: Procedure for export of Certified Organic Products has been notified. This
supersedes the earlier Public Notice No. 73 (RE-2013)/2009-2014 dated 18.11.2014 and Public Notice No. 10/2015-
2020 dated 05.05.2015.
SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
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