Enhances the credibility of products, ensuring consumers that the food they are purchasing is truly organic.

              Encourages sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices.

              Enables producers to export their products as certified organic, increasing market opportunities abroad.

             Ensures products are free from harmful pesticides, chemicals, and GMOs, promoting healthier consumption.

             Certified organic farmers may qualify for government subsidies and support.

            Individual farmers or farmer groups who practice organic farming.

            Companies involved in processing, packaging, or handling organic products.

             Businesses that export organic products must comply with the certification standards for export purposes.

             Details of the farm or business applying for certification.

            A detailed plan that outlines how organic standards are implemented, including practices for soil management, pest control, and product handling.

          Proof of ownership or lease agreement for the land used for organic farming.

          A report from an authorized body that verifies the farm’s adherence to organic practices.

            Records of all transactions involving the sale of organic products.

             Details of any organic inputs (fertilizers, compost, etc.) used in the production process.

              Submit an application to an accredited organic certification body authorized by APEDA.

              Prepare a comprehensive Organic System Plan (OSP) that demonstrates how the farm or processing unit will adhere to organic standards.

              A certified inspector conducts a thorough inspection of the farm or processing facility to assess its organic compliance.

              Based on the inspection report, the certification body will decide whether to approve the application.

              If approved, the farm or processor is awarded the India Organic certification and can display the India Organic logo on its products.

              Certified farms and businesses are subject to annual inspections to maintain their certification status.

                Organic products often sell at a premium price due to consumer demand for health-conscious and eco-friendly items.

               Certification is recognized internationally, allowing for easier export to markets such as the EU, the USA, and others.

              Certified organic farmers are eligible for various subsidies and support programs from the government.

             Ensures that products are free from synthetic chemicals, pesticides, and GMOs, making them healthier for consumers.

             Promotes sustainable farming methods that protect the environment and enhance soil fertility.

              Products must be produced without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

              Farms must maintain soil fertility through organic methods like composting and crop rotation.

            Efficient use of water resources must be ensured, avoiding over-extraction or pollution of water bodies.

            Organic livestock farms must provide animals with organic feed and prohibit the use of antibiotics or growth hormones.

            Non-organic farms must maintain buffer zones to prevent contamination from adjacent conventional farms.