{"id":2555,"date":"2026-09-10T11:53:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T11:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iiiem.in\/blog\/?p=2555"},"modified":"2026-09-10T11:53:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T11:53:06","slug":"exporting-organic-products-from-india-with-mandatory-registrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iiiem.in\/blog\/exporting-organic-products-from-india-with-mandatory-registrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Exporting Organic Products from India with Mandatory Registrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

India has a wide range of agricultural and food products that can be produced organically. With growing demand for clean-label, chemical-free and sustainable products, organic products from India offer good opportunities in international markets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But simply calling a product \u201corganic\u201d is not enough. For exports, the product generally needs to meet the applicable organic standards and be supported by appropriate certification.<\/p>\n

What Does \u201cOrganic\u201d Mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n

An organic product is produced using farming and processing practices that follow defined organic standards.<\/p>\n

Organic production generally avoids prohibited synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and other prohibited substances and focuses on maintaining soil health, biodiversity and sustainable production practices. Organic certification also involves inspection, record keeping and traceability.<\/p>\n

Important:<\/strong> A product being natural<\/em>, chemical-free<\/em>, traditional<\/em> or grown without pesticides<\/em> does not automatically make it a certified organic product<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Which Products Can Be Organic?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A wide variety of agricultural, food and other products can be produced and certified as organic, subject to the applicable standards.<\/p>\n

Some common examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Category<\/strong><\/td>\nExamples<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cereals & Millets<\/strong><\/td>\nRice, wheat, maize, ragi, bajra, quinoa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pulses<\/strong><\/td>\nChickpeas, lentils, green gram, kidney beans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spices<\/strong><\/td>\nTurmeric, cumin, black pepper, cardamom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fruits & Vegetables<\/strong><\/td>\nMango, banana, pomegranate, onions, vegetables<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dry Fruits & Nuts<\/strong><\/td>\nCashew, almonds, raisins, walnuts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oilseeds & Oils<\/strong><\/td>\nSesame, sunflower, groundnut, coconut<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tea & Coffee<\/strong><\/td>\nOrganic tea, green tea, coffee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Herbs & Medicinal Plants<\/strong><\/td>\nMoringa, herbs, medicinal plants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processed Foods<\/strong><\/td>\nOrganic snacks, flours, cereals, juices and other processed products<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sugar & Sweeteners<\/strong><\/td>\nSugar, jaggery and certain other permitted products<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cotton & Fibres<\/strong><\/td>\nOrganic cotton and other eligible fibres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Essential Oils<\/strong><\/td>\nOrganic essential oils made from certified raw materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

APEDA’s NPOP data covers categories such as cereals and millets, processed food, oilseeds, pulses, spices, medicinal plants, tea, coffee, fruits and vegetables, dry fruits, essential oils and others.<\/p>\n

What Certification Is Required to Export Organic Products from India?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For an Indian exporter, the key system to understand is the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)<\/strong>, implemented by APEDA.<\/p>\n

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  1. NPOP Organic Certification<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The product must be produced, processed and packed according to applicable NPOP standards<\/strong> and certified through an NPOP-accredited certification body<\/strong>. APEDA maintains the system for accreditation of organic certification bodies.<\/p>\n

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    1. Scope Certificate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The certified operator should have a valid Scope Certificate<\/strong> covering the relevant product and activities. It establishes what the operator is certified to produce, process or handle under the organic standard.<\/p>\n

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      1. Transaction Certificate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        For export consignments, a Transaction Certificate (TC)<\/strong> is an important document confirming the organic status of the particular transaction\/consignment.<\/p>\n

        APEDA provides specific formats for Transaction Certificates, including formats for exports to the EU, Switzerland and other destinations.<\/p>\n

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        1. Country-Specific Organic Certification<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          This is where exporters need to be careful.<\/p>\n

          NPOP certification does not automatically mean that the product meets every organic requirement in every country.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          The importing country may have its own organic regulations or recognition arrangements. Therefore, before exporting, check whether your NPOP certification is accepted for the destination market or whether additional certification is required.<\/p>\n

          Organic Does Not Mean \u201cNo Testing Required\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Organic certification and product quality testing are two different things<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          Depending on the product and destination, buyers or importing authorities may also ask for tests such as:<\/p>\n