DGFT:
The DGFT has issued public notice to laid down procedure for Exports of certified organic products. Key points include:
- Certification Requirement: Organic products must meet the standards of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) and be produced, processed, packed, and labeled accordingly.
- Transaction Certificate (TC): Products can only be exported as organic if accompanied by a Transaction Certificate (TC) from an accredited certification body.
- Effective Date: The updated NPOP standards will come into force 180 days from the issuance of this notification.
This public notice replaces Public Notice No. 73 (RE-2013) and Public Notice No. 10/2015-2020.
[Public Notice No 39/2024-25 dated 05.01.2025]
