Compliance & Trust
Certifications & Compliance
Internationally recognized organic, food safety, and export registrations for confident global trade.
Recognized Standards
Certification & Compliance Framework
India's NPOP system is recognized for organic exports and enables access to major international markets.
Organic
Organic Certifications
NPOP (National Programme for Organic Production)
India's national organic standard administered by APEDA. NPOP is recognized for organic exports and enables equivalence with major international organic frameworks.
Markets: India, EU (via equivalence), USA (via accredited certifiers)
India Organic
The India Organic mark certifies compliance with NPOP standards for production, processing, and labeling of organic products including honey.
Markets: Domestic and export markets accepting NPOP certification
USDA Organic
Certification to USDA National Organic Program standards through accredited certifying agents. Required for US retail organic claims and ingredient labeling.
Markets: United States, Canada (with additional requirements)
EU Organic (Regulation 2018/848)
Mandatory for organic labeling in the European Union. Requires EU-approved certifier, TRACES notification, and compliance with EU residue limits.
Markets: European Union, EEA, Switzerland (bilateral recognition)
Food Safety
Food Safety Certifications
FSSAI
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India license — mandatory baseline for all food processors and exporters from India.
HACCP
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points system implemented at processing facilities for food safety risk management.
ISO 22000
Food safety management system certification expected by major international importers and retail supply chains.
FSSC 22000
GFSI-recognized food safety certification scheme combining ISO 22000 with additional requirements for global retail supply.
BRCGS
Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard — required by many UK and EU retail and food-service buyers.
Export
Export Registrations
Honey exporters commonly require APEDA registration, food safety compliance, and internationally recognized quality systems.
IEC (Import Export Code)
Mandatory registration with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for all Indian export entities.
APEDA Registration
Registration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority — required for honey exporters from India.
GST Registration
Goods and Services Tax registration for export invoicing and input tax credit on export-oriented supplies.
Organic Export Certificate
Transaction certificate and organic export documentation issued by accredited certifying body for each shipment.
Traceability
Testing & Traceability
Batch Traceability
Every lot is traceable from apiary cluster and harvest date through processing, testing, packaging, and export shipment with unique batch codes.
Laboratory Testing
Pre-shipment testing at NABL-accredited laboratories covering physicochemical, microbiological, and residue parameters per destination requirements.
Residue Testing
Multi-residue screening for antibiotics, pesticides, and heavy metals aligned with EU MRLs, US FDA action levels, and buyer-specific panels.
Authenticity Verification
Pollen analysis, C4 sugar testing, and optional NMR profiling to verify floral origin and detect adulteration — supporting True Source and buyer audits.
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Request Certification Documents
Need copies of organic certificates, APEDA registration, or food safety documentation? Submit your request and our team will share relevant compliance documents.
Or email us directly at info@altusexports.com