https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=50767 The press release explains that the National Programme for Organic Production uses third-party certification by accredited Certification Bodies, recognised as equivalent by trading partners, covering many States/UTs and crops beyond cotton; APEDA does not provide subsidies. Grower group certification is governed by Internal Control Systems with mandated internal inspections, annual audits by Certification Bodies using risk-based sampling, and unannounced audits coordinated by APEDA. Where malpractice is found, revised NPOP rules, targeted procedures for cotton, increased unannounced inspections, and sanctions are applied following principles of natural justice. en-us Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:51:54 +0530 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:51:53 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=50767 The press release explains that the National Programme for Organic Production uses third-party certification by accredited Certification Bodies, recognised as equivalent by trading partners, covering many States/UTs and crops beyond cotton; APEDA does not provide subsidies. Grower group certification is governed by Internal Control Systems with mandated internal inspections, annual audits by Certification Bodies using risk-based sampling, and unannounced audits coordinated by APEDA. Where malpractice is found, revised NPOP rules, targeted procedures for cotton, increased unannounced inspections, and sanctions are applied following principles of natural justice. News - Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:51:54 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=50767