India’s Food Export System Explained | Safety, Certification & Global Standards

Описание: This session provides a comprehensive overview of food safety and quality compliance requirements essential for the export of agricultural and processed food products from India to global markets.

It highlights the critical importance of ensuring safe, hygienic and high-quality food for international consumers, while strengthening India’s position as a credible and reliable supplier in the global agri-trade ecosystem.

The session highlights the need to adhere to destination country requirements, including Codex standards, region-specific regulations and buyer-specific compliance benchmarks.

Special emphasis is placed on structured export systems implemented by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), such as farm registration, traceability mechanisms, residue monitoring plans and certification protocols. The role of accredited laboratories, recognized pack houses and trained personnel in maintaining export quality is also discussed in detail.

The video further outlines compliance procedures for key export commodities like table grapes, peanuts and selected vegetables, with a focus on hazard identification and control, especially for developed markets.

It also highlights the importance of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and globally recognized food safety certifications such as ISO 22000, BRC and SQF in meeting international buyer expectations.

Through capacity building initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and active participation in global standard-setting platforms, APEDA continues to support exporters in enhancing food safety, ensuring regulatory compliance and achieving sustainable export growth.

Strengthening trust. Ensuring quality. Showcasing India’s agricultural excellence to the world.