NEWS – Recently, the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic products between India and Taiwan has been implemented.

HIGHLIGHTS

Implementation Details

• Date Implemented: 8th July 2024
• Venue: 9th Working Group on Trade Meeting, New Delhi

Implementing Agencies

• India: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry
• Taiwan: Agriculture and Food Agency (AFA), Ministry of Agriculture

Key Provisions

• Agricultural products meeting India’s National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) standards can be sold in Taiwan as organically produced.
• Products meeting Taiwan’s Organic Agriculture Promotion Act standards can be sold in India as organically produced.
• Both countries allow display of respective organic logos (“India Organic” and “Taiwan Organic”).

Benefits

• Simplified Export Process: Avoids dual certifications, reducing compliance costs.
• Enhanced Trade: Streamlines compliance with a single regulation, fostering greater trade opportunities in the organic sector.

Impact on Indian Exports

• Facilitates export of major organic products like Rice, Processed Food, Green/Black and Herbal Tea, Medicinal plant products to Taiwan.