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Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
Statutory body in India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is a statutory body established in 1986 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, to promote the export and development of agricultural and processed food products in India. It also monitors the import of sugar. APEDA also functions as the secretariat to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for the implementation of accreditation of the certification bodies under National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) for organic exports. It is headquartered in New Delhi.[1]
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History
It was established by the Agriculture and Processed Food products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament of India in December 1985, which came into force on 13 February 1986. The Authority replaced the erstwhile Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC).[2]
Functions
Its primary function is to promote the export and development of agricultural and processed food products in India. It also monitors the import of sugar. APEDA also functions as the secretariat to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for the implementation of accreditation of the certification bodies under National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) for organic exports.
APEDA is the premier body of export promotion of fresh vegetables and fruits. It provides the crucial interface between farmers, storehouses, packers, exporters, surface transport, ports, Railways, Airways, and all others engaged in export trade to the international market.[3][4][5]
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