FSSAI Allows Small organic Growers to sell Directly without Certification

  • On 20th May, 2019, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) permitted small organic producers, having an annual turnover of over Rs 12 lakh, to sell their produce directly to end consumers without certification till April 2020.
  • A similar relaxation has been given to aggregators having an annual turnover of Rs 50 lakh.

Limitations

  • These producers will not be able to use ‘Jaivik Bharat logo’ on their products.
  • The organic food retail firms have to comply with the certification norm.
  • Under the 2017 organic regulation, sale of organic produce directly to end consumers has been allowed only either of the two certifications ....
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