Understand the requirements for organic certification in India. The certification process is done by the National Program for Organic Production (NPOP) and Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
get organic certification, your farm must be free from chemical pesticides and fertilizers for at least three years. You will need to prepare your farm for organic farming practices, which includes using organic fertilizers, crop rotation.
There are several certification bodies in India that provide organic certification services. Choose a certification body that is accredited by the APEDA and has a good reputation in the industry.
Once you have chosen a certification body, submit an application for organic certification. The application will include information about your farm, the crops you grow, and the organic farming practices you use after creating it submit it in chosen body.
After submitting the application, an inspection will be carried out by the certification body to verify that your farm and farming practices meet the organic certification requirements. The inspector will check for the use of chemicals, the quality of the soil.
If any issues are found during the inspection, you will be given a report with recommendations on corrective measures. You will need to address these issues and make the necessary changes before your farm can be certified as organic.
You will need to maintain document of your farming practices, such as the use of organic fertilizer, crop rotation, and pest control methods. This document will be reviewed during the inspection and is necessary for maintaining organic certification.
Once the inspection is complete and all issues have been addressed, you will be awarded organic certification. This certification will be valid for a certain period and will need to be renewed periodically.
After obtaining organic certification, you can label your products as organic. Make sure to follow the guidelines for organic labeling set by the APEDA and the certification body. Information concerning the food which could be construed shall not be included in it.
Finally, to maintain your organic certification, you will need to continue using organic farming practices and adhere to the guidelines set by the NPOP and APEDA. Regular inspections will be carried out to ensure that you are maintaining organic standards.