India and Australia sign Mutual Recognition Arrangement for organic products
India and Australia signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement for organic products at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi, on 24 September 2025, under the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement.
Summary
India and Australia signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for organic products at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi, on 24 September 2025. The arrangement reflects the shared commitment of the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). The implementing agencies are the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) for India and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) for Australia. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal attended the signing, and the release highlighted the role of India's National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) and noted that organic produce commands 30–40% higher prices.
Key facts
- Signed
- 24 Sep 2025, Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi
- Arrangement
- Mutual Recognition Arrangement for organic products
- Framework
- India–Australia ECTA
- Implementing agencies
- APEDA (India); DAFF (Australia)
- Indian standard
- National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which Indian body is the implementing agency for the India–Australia Mutual Recognition Arrangement on organic products signed in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — APEDA
APEDA (India) and DAFF (Australia) are the implementing agencies.
The India–Australia organic products MRA of September 2025 was signed in the spirit of which trade agreement?
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Correct answer: D — India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement
The MRA reflects the shared commitment of the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).