ENA Global 2024-07-11 16:15:21 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jul 11 (KNN)</strong> The Indian Commerce Ministry announced on Wednesday that a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between India and Taiwan for organic products has come into force as of July 8.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This agreement is expected to streamline trade in organically-produced goods, including tea and medicinal plants.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The MRA aims to simplify export procedures by eliminating the need for dual certifications, thereby reducing compliance costs and adherence to multiple regulations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This is anticipated to enhance trade opportunities in the organic sector between the two regions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Under the agreement, major Indian organic products such as rice, processed food, green/black and herbal tea, and medicinal plant products will have easier access to the Taiwanese market.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Conversely, Taiwanese organic products will benefit from similar advantages in the Indian market. The implementing agencies for this agreement are India's Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and Taiwan's Agriculture and Food Agency.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Key provisions of the MRA include allowances for agricultural products produced and handled organically in accordance with India's National Programme for Organic Production to be sold in Taiwan as organically-produced, including the display of the 'India Organic' logo.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Similarly, Taiwanese agricultural products produced and handled organically in conformity with the Organic Agriculture Promotion Act will be permitted for sale in India as organically-produced, including the display of the Taiwan Organic logo.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This agreement marks a significant step in facilitating organic trade between India and Taiwan, potentially opening new avenues for producers and exporters in both regions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 38562 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/india-and-taiwan-enact-mutual-recognition-agreement-for-organic-products 2024-07-11 16:15:21 knnindia.co.in