India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric in the world. In the Ayush system of medicine, it is known for its antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and other medicinal properties. The increased awareness of health and wellness benefits of turmeric during COVID-19 period has given a boost to the demand for turmeric domestically and […]

Conditions for non-misleading and valid advertisement: (1) An advertisement shall be considered to be valid and not misleading, if– (a) it contains truthful and honest representation; (b) it does not mislead consumers by exaggerating the accuracy, scientific validity or practical usefulness or capability or performance or service of the goods or product; (c) it does […]

Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) has been founded by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and is a society registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860. State Government of UP has provided about 10 acres of land at long-term lease for 70 years to APEDA to be used for activities of BEDF. A […]

Plant Quarantine: Plant quarantine is defined as the legal enforcement of the measures aimed to prevent pests from spreading or to prevent them from multiplying further in case they have already gained entry and have established in new restricted areas. Plant quarantine may, therefore, be defined as ‘Rules and regulations promulgated by governments to regulate […]

SCHEME FOR ISSUE OF HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR EXPORT OF FOOD PRODUCTS: INTRODUCTION: Export Inspection Council of India (EIC), the official certifying body of the Govt. of India for exports was set up under the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963 which was enacted to ensure the quality of export products through quality control and […]